Regional Coach - Early Childhood - San Antonio (26-27)

About the role

The Regional Coach plays a critical role in building instructional leadership capacity within a region by developing Assistant Principals of Instruction as both individual leaders and a cohesive cohort. This position focuses on deepening content expertise, sharpening pedagogical skills, and strengthening instructional leadership to ensure consistent, high-quality teaching across campuses.

Responsibilities

• Provide differentiated, dotted-line support primarily to Assistant Principals of Instruction, tailoring coaching and guidance to each region and school’s unique context and needs.
• Support may also extend to additional school-based instructional leaders and regional instructional leaders, as assigned.
• Drive strong Tier 1 instruction and data-driven interventions that close achievement gaps and accelerate student progress through the development of Assistant Principals of Instruction (APIs) and other school leaders—both in person and virtually.
• Track and monitor APIs' ability to influence student academic outcomes, using data and observation to identify areas of strength and growth.
• Facilitate recurring regional meetings with APIs and other instructional leaders to build leadership capacity, analyze achievement data, and collaboratively solve instructional challenges impacting student success.
• Design and deliver professional development aligned to organizational priorities, equipping leaders to train teachers effectively and improve classroom results.
• Highlight best practices in instructional leadership through consulting, facilitation, and strategic guidance.
• Analyze student data, student work, and instructional practices to inform coaching, professional development, and resource creation that builds leader capacity and improves teaching quality and learning outcomes.
• Lead regional initiatives to strengthen instructional capacity, including observation-based coaching, targeted analysis, and the development of pedagogical resources that support effective instructional delivery.
• Partner cross-functionally within the Regional Team to align training, resources, and priorities, exchanging feedback to continuously improve instructional outcomes and student performance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Drive strong Tier 1 instruction and data-driven interventions that close achievement gaps and accelerate student progress through the development of Assistant Principals of Instruction (APIs) and other school leaders—both in person and virtually.
• Track and monitor APIs' ability to influence student academic outcomes, using data and observation to identify areas of strength and growth.
• Provide tailored support aligned to regional priorities and instructional goals.
• Facilitate recurring regional meetings with APIs and other instructional leaders to build leadership capacity, analyze achievement data, and collaboratively solve instructional challenges impacting student success.
• Design and deliver professional development aligned to organizational priorities, equipping leaders to train teachers effectively and improve classroom results.
• Highlight best practices in instructional leadership through consulting, facilitation, and strategic guidance.
• Analyze student data, student work, and instructional practices to inform coaching, professional development, and resource creation that builds leader capacity and improves teaching quality and learning outcomes.
• Lead regional initiatives to strengthen instructional capacity, including observation-based coaching, targeted analysis, and the development of pedagogical resources that support effective instructional delivery.
• Partner cross-functionally within the Regional Team to align training, resources, and priorities, exchanging feedback to continuously improve instructional outcomes and student performance.

Knowledge And Skills

• Makes Strategic Decisions - Uses data, feedback, and insights to inform thoughtful decision-making, while considering the impact on their direct reports and team. Communicates decisions with clear rationale and begins to connect their choices to broader team objectives.
• Manage Work and Teams - Sets clear, measurable goals and regularly reflects on progress, adjusting actions as needed. Prioritizes work aligned with their goals using a task management system and consistently meets deadlines through effective time management.
• Grow Self and Others - Regularly offers affirming and adjusting feedback, maintaining a positive balance that reinforces growth and motivation. Provides transparent, candid performance insights and offers consistent coaching and development aligned with individual goals, supporting both direct reports and cross-functional partners.
• Build a Culture of Trust - Proactively builds strong personal and professional relationships with individual stakeholders and regularly seeks feedback to improve their work experience. Creates a supportive environment where others feel safe to take risks and learn from mistakes without fear of retribution.
• Communicate Deliberately - Communicates clearly and professionally, delivering concise messages tailored to their audience. Actively listens, engages in dialogue by asking and clarifying questions, and follows up to ensure shared understanding in both individual and group settings.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years of teaching experience; 3+ years of school leadership or other coaching/mentoring experience
• High level of proficiency with the Office 365 suite
• Record of academic results
• Demonstrated knowledge of research-based pedagogical content knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate effective professional development sessions

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master’s degree in education or subject area