Instructional Coach - Elementary School

2026-2027 School Year Full Time (1.0 FTE) Instructional Coach Reports to building principal This position will support the academic programs at assigned school Job Goal D300 Instructional Coaches will partner with colleagues to enhance instructional practices and student learning outcomes through purposeful collaboration, targeted feedback, and personalized support in order to further implementation of school improvement goals and the D300 Strategic Plan. Duties And Responsibilities Cognitive Coaching & Teacher DevelopmentBuild trusting, respectful and professional relationships with teachersCollaborate with teachers to create a culture of rigor, inquiry, and reflection by probing conversations rooted in best instructional practicesFacilitate formal, structured Coaching Cycles across grade levels/disciplinesUse student evidence when co-planning lessons with teachersCo-teach in classrooms as a part of Coaching Cycles to model implementation of effective instructional practicesCollaborate with teachers to design and guide the use formative assessments to inform next steps for instructionProvide informal support to teachers in the areas of classroom management, curriculum design, instructional ideas or other expressed needsCollaboration & Learning FacilitationCreate opportunities for discourse through questioning and discussion supportModel being a reflective practitioner and engage in reflective dialogue with othersCoach Professional Learning Communities as they work through key tasks in the PLC ProcessCollaborate with colleagues to design and deliver professional learning opportunitiesSupporting School & District ReformPartner with the principal/building administration to build a culture for coachingEngage in meetings with the principal to monitor and support instructional goals of the building and align coaching effortsSupport teachers as they bring new concepts, policies or resources into their classroomsCollaborate on and learn with a district-level Coaching team to ensure connection to strategic priorities, program coherence/ uniformity across all buildings Qualifications Appropriate and valid Illinois LicensureThree years of teaching experience preferredMaintain extensive knowledge of instructional best practicesDemonstrate strong leadership, coaching, communication and presentation skillsPossess excellent organizational skillsAbility to work and collaborate as a member of a team Application Process Apply online