SY 2026-2027 Elementary Instructional Coach (ELA)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate teacher’s understanding and implementation of the Common Core State Standards, ACT College Readiness Standards by developing and executing school-wide PLCs
• Facilitate the implementation of Curriculum Frameworks through training and observational feedback
• Create learning plans for teams and/or teacher(s) aligned to school academic goals
• Support teachers’ AMO and personal goals by using coaching strategies that gradually release responsibility for implementing instructional practices to the teacher (ex., co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, side-by-side coaching, and observing)
• Consistently analyze teacher practice through ongoing classroom observations, data analysis, and examination of student work
• Provide clear and direct feedback to teachers based on analysis of practice and data
• Works with school principals and deans to create, develop and implement academic goals
• Co-Present during New Teacher Seminar & GCS Educator’s Conference
• Attends monthly Coaching Meetings

Requirements

• 4+ Years of teaching experience at Levels 4-5 with demonstrated competency of gap closure
• Ability to manage several projects and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of adult learning theory
• Ability and desire to motivate adult learners to improve professional practices
• Initiative to develop systems and structures to improve teacher practices within your school
• Strong content knowledge and teaching pedagogy
• Working knowledge, understanding, and belief in the GLOE & Curriculum Frameworks, Common Core; State Standards and ACT College Readiness Standards
• Effective written and oral communication skills