Instructional Coach

EASTPOINTE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Instructional Coach/ Data and Assessment

Assigned School: Forest Park Elementary

Grade Level: K-5

Are teachers in your school passionate and proactive about student learning because of you?  Does data drive your instruction?  Are best practices your mantra? Does your passion for teaching lead your engagement with colleagues, students, parents, and the community?  Can your teaching and coaching talent raise the profile of a school by growing teachers? Do you differentiate and scaffold learning for each student?  Can you help develop a school culture of pride and high achievement?    

Who we are: Eastpointe Community Schools is in the business of transforming lives. Our partnership with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and University of Virginia’s Partners for Leaders in Education (UVA-PLE) has created a unique opportunity for rapid district turnaround. Part of our continued growth and improvement involves increasing educational expectations, developing a culture of support, and nurturing all students to address academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs. 

What we offer: While all schools face challenges, at Eastpointe we all roll up our sleeves and work together to get things done. Our district appreciates talents and skills that others may have missed and embraces disruptive leaders willing to challenge the status quo. As an Instructional Coach in our district, you will work side by side with Principals, Grade Level Teams, Staff, District Leaders and other teacher leaders who will help move you and your program forward. In Eastpointe, you master grade-level content, assessment, and technology supports.  You will find tremendous opportunities for professional learning in Eastpointe, as continuous growth is an expectation for all employees. We pride ourselves on creating a culture of continuous improvement with educators who feel this work is a calling, and where every interaction with students counts.  

Under the direction of the building principal and Curriculum Director, the Instructional Coach, Data and Assessment Coordinator will work as a colleague with teachers to support student learning in all content areas (75%) and work with Professional Learning Communities, grade level teams to analyze and use individual and team student data to promote increased student learning and support building assessment (25%).

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
• 3-5 Years of successful classroom or intervention teaching experience
• Michigan Teacher Certification - highly qualified in subject area for level Preference given to those with ESL Certification, Master’s Degree in Education Previous instructional coaching or educational leadership experience preferred Data Collection and Analysis
• Ability to work successfully with Staff and Students
• Organized and efficient in required Federal grant documentation

Our Instructional Coach, Data and Assessment Coordinator will skillfully:

• Facilitate the professional development of teachers
• Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators
• Communicate and demonstrate research-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance and improved classroom environment 
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community
• Discuss subject-specific content and encourage professional growth, provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers to try out new ideas to improve student learning
• Collaborate with teachers in designing instructional decisions based on assessment data 
• Collect and analyze data to provide support to inform instructional decisions
• Support, implement, and assess various instructional programs and program effects on student achievement
• Participate in goal/plan setting and evaluation
• Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies
• Participate in building action planning working toward school goals
• Collaborate with building principal and Title I staff to conduct needs assessment and plan for and monitor Title I programs
• Model lessons when appropriate
• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals
• Assist with development of district curriculum, instruction, and assessments
• Provide assistance in researching instructional/curriculum issues
• Create and manage testing schedules and materials
• Schedule data meetings with teachers and grade-level teams to review literacy and math data
• Participate in the student support network to ensure that students’ social, emotional, nutritional and health needs are addressed as needed
• Carry forward the vision of the Principal to increase student achievement and improve the daily instructional practice of all teachers Development of organized routines, communicate clear expectations, and grow a positive school culture
• Build a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability

A Note Regarding Title I Programs:

While all students attending the Title I schoolwide program school are eligible to participate in all aspects of the school-wide program, the federal statute requires schools to particularly address the needs of low-achieving children and those at risk of not meeting the state student academic achievement standards. To know how best to address the needs of these students, the school by necessity needs to know which children have special needs. Also, to appropriately disaggregate data on the state assessment (M-Step/MME) and to measure adequate yearly progress (AYP), schools must further identify children by gender, ethnicity, and their status as economically disadvantaged, disabled, and/or limited-English proficient.

Grant-funded program services supplement and support but do not supplant or replace the general education program of the school district.

Evaluated By: Curriculum Director and Supervising Building Administrator

Salary Data:  per EFE Contract. 2025-26. 15 step schedule.  Bachelor’s lane: $49,350 - $80,483.  Master’s lane: $53,500 - $85,200, plus $3000 additional on each step for MA 30 or beyond.

More Information about Eastpointe Community Schools: www.eastpointeschools.org

Salary : $49,350 - $80,483