Learning Coach: Community Education
Position Overview
The Learning Coach (TOSA) position will run for 184 duty days with additional training and meetings in the summer. The position requires a commitment to after-school professional development starting in the spring of 2026 and extensive training in the summer. The role is a 1.0 FTE position with compensation based on the per unit agreement.
Primary Responsibilities
To increase the instructional capacity of teachers so they can better incorporate literacy, math, and other core content into their instruction, ensuring all students meet or exceed growth expectations each year. The Learning Coach assists the building principal or department lead in eliminating predictability in student achievement by promoting educational equity and fostering a commitment to excellence. The coach builds teacher capacity to implement evidence-based instruction, increase student engagement, and drive demonstrated results in improved student achievement. By aligning the collaborative work of adults, the coach supports others in building their teaching skills, applying new knowledge, and providing ongoing professional development.
Essential Job Functions
- Instructional Coaching & Support
- Professional Development & Collaboration
- Data Analysis & Assessments
- Curriculum & Research
- Administrative Duties
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university required
- Master's degree with formal education in curriculum and instruction preferred
- Current teaching license with Minnesota Department of Education, preference for early childhood and literacy
- Current valid driver's license
- Minimum 5 to 7 years of teaching experience, preference for early childhood teaching experience