What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leadership & Instructional Foundations of Texas (LIFT) Secondary Math Coach position at ESC Region 6?
LIFT Secondary Math Campus Coach
Department:
Leadership, Learning and Accountability
Job Goal:
The LIFT Secondary Math Campus Coach supports Region 6 ESC districts and secondary campuses in implementing the Leadership & Instructional Foundations of Texas (LIFT) math framework with fidelity. The coach partners with district leaders, campus administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers to strengthen instructional systems, support High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) implementation, and improve student outcomes through training, coaching, and data-informed continuous improvement.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- Valid Texas teaching certificate required in secondary mathematics
- Ability to earn and maintain required LIFT and Approved Provider certifications
- Experience in 6–12 instructional coaching and/or campus or district leadership
- Experience supporting secondary math curriculum implementation, PLCs, and teacher coaching
- Experience working with campus or district improvement initiatives preferred
Special Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong knowledge of instructional systems, HQIM, and teacher coaching practices
- Ability to facilitate adult learning and lead professional development
- Skill in data analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement processes
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple campuses, priorities, and timelines
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Campus & System Assessment
- Major Responsibilities and Duties
- Assess campus context, readiness, and capacity for LIFT implementation
- Analyze technical and adaptive conditions impacting instructional systems
- Collaborate with LIFT District Coaches to interpret diagnostics and campus-level data
Strategic Planning & Change Management
- Build strong professional relationships with campus leaders, teachers, and system leaders
- Develop shared understanding of LIFT vision, goals, and implementation requirements
- Support alignment of campus systems and practices to LIFT and HQIM expectations
- Collaborate with district and campus leaders to plan multi-year LIFT support
Training, Coaching, and Capacity Building
- Provide or support professional learning for campus leaders and teachers
- Deliver job-embedded coaching using data-driven, high-leverage action steps
- Support campus leaders in coaching teachers and strengthening instructional practice
- Build ownership and sustainability of instructional systems beyond grant funding
Monitoring, Data Use, and Communication
- Monitor progress toward system and campus goals using qualitative and quantitative data
- Assess fidelity of implementation and adherence to grant requirements
- Communicate progress, successes, and challenges regularly to stakeholders
- Adjust support strategies in collaboration with LIFT District Coaches as needed
Program & Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain certification and actively engage in coaching and continuous improvement
- Complete required documentation, data collection, and reporting with fidelity
- Serve as a collaborative member of the Region 6 ESC LIFT team
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Equipment used: Standard office and classroom equipment, including personal computer and peripherals
Working Environment:
- Frequent travel to assigned districts and campuses
- Work conducted in school, district, and professional learning settings
- Occasional evening or extended-hour commitments based on campus needs