School Leadership & Instructional Liaison

School Lead / Liaison

• Serve as the primary Teachers First representative for assigned schools or districts, ensuring consistent communication and high-quality client service.
• Build collaborative relationships with school leadership, district administration, governing boards, and community stakeholders.
• Cookordinate support among Teachers First departments, including Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Compliance, Technology, Facilities, Student Services, and School Quality.
• Monitor implementation of Teachers First services and proactively identify operational, instructional, or compliance needs.
• Facilitate regular leadership meetings and maintain ongoing communication regarding priorities, progress, and areas requiring additional support.
• Aid with Board meetings, strategic planning, school improvement initiatives, and organizational projects as assigned.
• Assist with the onboarding of new school leaders, administrators, and Teachers First initiatives.
• Escalate concerns, risks, and opportunities to Executive Leadership while assisting with timely resolution.
• Promote a positive partnership between Teachers First and assigned schools through responsive communication, professionalism, and solution-oriented leadership.

Instructional Coaching

• Conduct classroom observations and provide coaching, modeling, and actionable feedback aligned to instructional priorities and best practices.
• Support teachers with lesson planning, pacing, differentiation, and the use of effective instructional strategies.
• Aid teachers with accessing and implementing instructional resources, curriculum materials, and assessment tools.
• Develop individualized or team-based coaching plans to support instructional growth and student achievement.
• Support the analysis and use of student data to identify instructional needs and guide improvement efforts.

Leadership Coaching & Support

• Provide coaching and professional support to school leaders, instructional leaders, and leadership teams.
• Aid principals and leadership teams in monitoring instructional quality and implementing improvement strategies.
• Support the development and implementation of professional learning plans for staff.
• Assist with the development of professional learning plans for staff.
• Support leadership capacity in areas such as instructional leadership, data use, staff development, and school culture.

Professional Development & Continuous Improvement

• Design and facilitate professional development aligned to school and organizational priorities.
• Support follow-up implementation through coaching, observations, and feedback cycles.
• Aid with continuous improvement efforts (e.g., school improvement planning, action planning, progress monitoring).
• Facilitate collaborative structures such as PLCs, leadership teams, or instructional committees as appropriate.

Special Populations & Systems Support

• Support inclusive instructional practices and differentiated instruction for diverse learners.
• Collaborate with Teachers First staff and school teams to support MTSS implementation and instructional interventions.
• Provide guidance to teachers and leaders on instructional strategies that support students with varying academic needs.

Collaboration, Communication & Documentation

• Work collaboratively with Teachers First leadership and school-based staff to align instructional and leadership support.
• Maintain accurate records of coaching activities, observations, and support provided.
• Communicate progress, trends, and needs to Teachers First leadership to inform system-level planning.
• Complete other duties as assigned to support instructional quality and leadership development.
• Serve as the primary communication liaison between assigned schools/districts and Teachers First, ensuring timely coordination of services, follow-up on requests, and alignment across departments.