Math Instructional Coach - Elementary School - 2026-2027

TITLE: Elementary School Instructional Coach

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

In collaboration with the building and division administrative staff, this position is responsible for supporting the school division’s elementary school teachers and division strategic plan.  Position is responsible for coaching, supporting, and guiding teachers in best practices for instruction at the elementary school level. This position provides intense professional development for elementary school instructional staff through the form of modeling, collaborating, and coaching teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Hold a Virginia Department of Education teaching license.
3. Strong organizational, management and leadership skills.
4. Demonstrated successful instructional experience, general leadership ability and personal characteristics necessary for working with staff, parents and community.
5. Preferred five years of relevant teaching or coaching experience.
6. Alternative qualifications as the Superintendent and School Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provides instructional support to elementary school teachers with focused outcomes on student achievement and success.
2. Support includes frequent classroom visits, observing instruction, planning for instruction, modeling and co-teaching, consulting, reflection, and supportive and specific feedback to teachers as needed.
3. Assist teachers with classroom organization, materials, and learning activities that support the division’s strategic plan.
4. Analyzes data to assist teachers and administrators in developing appropriate and targeted intervention plans for student success.
5. Provides developmental assistance and resources for teachers to meet the learning needs of all students.
6. Supports the work of departmental teams by attending and participating in department meetings.
7. Conducts district-wide professional development in conjunction with central office staff to ensure consistent support of the division’s strategic plan.
8. Attends staff development and professional activities to improve knowledge of various content areas, instructional strategies, coaching skills, and adult learning theory.
9. Assists staff in the integration of technology into the classroom through consultation with building and division-level staff.
10. Actively participates and supports the intervention plans for students as determined by the elementary school intervention team.
11. Works collaboratively with the division teacher support and mentorship coordinator to support teachers in their first three years of teaching.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS AND NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS:

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom; gym, cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas. Frequent walking, standing, light lifting, up to 40 pounds, and other limited physical activities are required. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with other staff members and parents is required. Occasional contact with medical professionals may be required.

EVALUATION:

Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with school board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of personnel.

TERMS OF CONTRACT:

10 Month – 200 days (7.5 hours a day)

Note: Salary shown is 2021-2022 Scale

Salary : $57,204 - $77,103