Instructional Coach

Job Summary

The Instructional Coach is a critical lever for improving student achievement by building teacher capacity and strengthening instructional practice. Instructional Coaches support educators through collaboration, reflection, and job-embedded professional learning focused on high-quality teaching and learning. Instructional Coaches model continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and a deep commitment to student success. They work collaboratively as a team with members of the Division of Teaching & Learning and the Office of Professional Learning to promote effective instructional practices across the district.

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Model instructional lessons in classrooms on a daily or weekly basis
• Support teachers’ understanding of curriculum, assessments, instructional frameworks, and data analysis
• Build and maintain strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and fellow coaches
• Provide guidance and coordination to ensure curriculum implementation aligns with district initiatives and best instructional practices
• Collaborate with building administration to create and maintain an articulated coaching schedule
• Support teachers in understanding and implementing the MPCS mission and core values
• Facilitate and support collaborative teams within school buildings
• Aid teachers with instructional resources, materials, tools, and planning supports, including the implementation of new resources
• Support teachers in using data to improve instruction at all levels
• Assist with lesson planning, pacing, differentiation, and selection of instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs
• Conduct informal, non-evaluative classroom observations and provide feedback to support professional growth and student success
• Design and deliver professional development using a variety of formats and targeted topics
• Develop individualized coaching plans focused on improving instructional practice and student outcomes
• Apply principles of Adult Learning Theory to motivate and support adult learners
• Contribute to the development of systems and structures that improve instructional practice within schools
• Provide job-embedded professional learning beyond assigned coaching responsibilities
• Maintain responsibility for ongoing professional growth and skill development

Physical Requirements

• Operates in a professional school environment that includes classrooms, gymnasiums, cafeterias, auditoriums, and outdoor learning or recreational areas
• Work environment involves noise levels that may range from low to moderate and requires frequent walking, standing, and movement throughout the school day
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, or crouching may also be required
• Periods of sitting are common while preparing lessons, grading assignments, or completing administrative tasks
• Requires frequent use of computers, interactive whiteboards, projectors, printers, and other instructional technologies to support teaching and learning
• Clear verbal communication, active listening, and visual attentiveness are essential for delivering instruction and ensuring student safety
• Involve daily interaction with students and regular collaboration with colleagues, administrators, and families
• Occasional travel between school sites or participation in supervised field trips may also be required
• Teachers must be able to manage multiple responsibilities and adapt to the demands of a dynamic, fast-paced educational environment