Arlington Elementary - Instructional Coach

About Arlington Elementary School Arlington Elementary School is a K–4 school serving a diverse student population, including many multilingual learners. We are committed to providing rigorous, inclusive, and culturally responsive instruction that ensures all students achieve at high levels. As a school engaged in significant improvement efforts, Arlington is seeking educators who embrace feedback, value collaboration, and are committed to accelerating outcomes for all students. Teachers participate in ongoing coaching, Common Planning Time (CPT), Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), and professional development focused on evidence-based instructional practices. Position Overview The Instructional Coach supports teachers in improving instructional practice and student outcomes across grades K-4. The coach works closely with the Principal, Assistant Principal, Dean of Curriculum and Instruction, teachers, ESL teachers, special education staff, and grade-level teams to strengthen curriculum implementation, data-driven instruction, and professional learning. Key Responsibilities • Support high-quality implementation of district-approved curriculum and evidence-based instructional practices. • Lead coaching cycles that include goal-setting, co-planning, modeling, observation, feedback, and follow-up. • Support teachers in planning standards-aligned lessons with clear objectives, strong tasks, scaffolds, student discourse, and opportunities for writing. • Analyze MAP, DIBELS, curriculum assessments, student work, and formative assessment data to support instructional decisions. • Facilitate or support CPT, PLCs, data meetings, and professional learning aligned to schoolwide priorities. • Provide teachers with clear, actionable feedback focused on the highest-leverage instructional next step. • Support multilingual learners through language-rich instruction, vocabulary routines, structured academic talk, visuals, sentence frames, and WIDA-aligned practices. • Support inclusive instruction for students with disabilities and dually identified students through accommodations, modifications, scaffolds, and access to grade-level content. • Collaborate with school leaders to monitor instructional trends and identify professional development needs. • Build trusting, growth-oriented relationships with teachers while maintaining urgency for student achievement. Required Qualifications • Valid Massachusetts teacher license. • Successful elementary teaching experience. • Strong knowledge of literacy instruction, curriculum implementation, assessment, and data-driven instruction. • Demonstrated ability to coach, collaborate with, and support adult learners. • Strong understanding of multilingual learners, inclusive practices, and differentiated instruction. • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. • Commitment to equity, collaboration, feedback, and continuous improvement. Who Thrives at Arlington? Successful Arlington educators are collaborative, reflective, and growth-oriented. They believe all students can achieve at high levels, view multilingualism as an asset, and are committed to continuous improvement and student success. The ideal candidate builds strong relationships, gives clear and respectful feedback, uses data to guide instructional decisions, models strong teaching practice, and believes coaching is a partnership focused on improving outcomes for students.

Salary : $56,415 - $84,063