Instructional Coach (25-26 SY)

School Overview

Jefferson RISE Charter School, founded by seven community members in 2014, will serve just under 800 students in grades 6-12 for the 2025-2026 school year. Located in Harvey, Louisiana, the school caters to a diverse student body from the Westbank of Jefferson Parish, consisting of 59% Black/African American, 24% White, 15% Hispanic, and 2% Asian students, with 87% qualifying as economically disadvantaged.

Remarkable achievements for Jefferson RISE Charter School include:

• State recognized our school as Top Gains Badge Recipient (23-24 SY)
• Graduation Rate A (22-23 SY, 23-24 SY)
• Strength of Diploma A (23-24 SY)
• Progress Rating A (23-24 SY)
• #6 for SPS Growth in Louisiana (22-23 SY)
• Achieved a School Performance Score (SPS) increase of over 17 points, resulting in a “B” rating for the high school and a “C” rating for the middle school (22-23 SY)

Position Overview

The Instructional Leader is a strategic partner to teachers and school leaders, driving academic success by ensuring high-quality instruction across classrooms. You will lead professional learning, conduct observations and feedback cycles, analyze student data and work products, and help build a culture of continuous growth. You are the kind of leader who sees the connection between daily instruction and long-term outcomes—and can coach others to see and act on it, too.

Observation & Feedback

• Conduct regular classroom observations aligned to the NIET or Louisiana Educator Rubric
• Provide timely, actionable, specific and high leverage feedback to support teacher growth
• Model instructional strategies and co-teach as needed to build teacher skill and confidence
• Use observation data to identify teacher development needs and inform coaching priorities

Collaboration & Coaching

• Partner with teachers in planning, instruction, and reflection to support continuous improvement
• Facilitate one-on-one and small group coaching cycles grounded in student learning outcomes
• Collaborate with school leaders to monitor instructional trends and design targeted supports
• Contribute to teacher evaluation processes through evidence-based documentation and input

Data-Driven Instruction

• Lead weekly data meetings and support teachers in using student work, formative checks, and assessment data to inform instruction
• Ensure instructional decisions are grounded in a clear analysis of student learning needs
• Build teacher capacity to design interventions and adjust instruction based on real-time data

Professional Learning & Schoolwide Support

• Facilitate PLCs and professional development aligned to academic standards and instructional best practices
• Lead learning experiences that are rooted in student work analysis and high-impact instructional strategies
• Support the development and rollout of schoolwide academic goals, priorities, and initiatives
• Promote a culture of reflective practice, collaboration, and high expectations

Administrative

• Maintain accurate records of coaching cycles, feedback sessions, and teacher progress toward instructional goals
• Support the collection and analysis of schoolwide academic data to inform strategic planning
• Contribute to the teacher evaluation process through rubric-aligned evidence and written documentation
• Assist in planning and executing schoolwide professional development sessions and PD calendars
• Coordinate with school leadership to align instructional priorities 
• Track the implementation of schoolwide instructional practices and follow up on next steps with teachers
• Manage logistics for PLCs, data meetings, and coaching schedules to ensure consistency and follow-through
• Participate in leadership team meetings and contribute to school improvement planning and progress monitoring
  

School and Community Culture

• Model and teach the mission, vision, and values of Jefferson RISE in daily interactions and classroom practices
• Design and implement routines and supports that teach positive behaviors aligned to the principles of being safe, respectful, and responsible
• Reinforce student leadership and character by addressing behavior through skill-building and clear expectations
• Build a strong classroom community by partnering with families to support students’ academic success and personal growth

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred
  
• Minimum of 3–5 years of teaching experience with demonstrated success
  
• At least 2 years of experience coaching teachers or leading instruction
  
• Experience with Louisiana state standards, curriculum, and assessment systems a plus
  
• Familiarity with NIET strongly preferred
  

Experience and Skills:

• Technological proficiency in Google Drive (Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides)
• Excellent communication skills
• High level of personal organization and planning
• Proven track record of student achievement and/or growth

Culture and Fit:

• Believes deeply in the mission and students of Jefferson RISE
• Eager to learn, grow, and improve their craft
• Open to feedback and takes ownership for their impact on students and the school community
• Willing to take initiative and find solutions when challenges arise
• Acts with integrity and puts students first
• Collaborative and flexible — ready to pitch in and support teammates
  

BENEFITS

RISE employees are paid twice a month on the 15th and last day of each month.

Jefferson RISE pays the following employee-only benefit costs for all full-time employees: coverage 85% of medical premiums and 100% of dental, vision, short and long term disability premiums. The Employee covers the remaining costs, including 15% employee medical and all spouse/dependent costs. RISE provides a 401(k) retirement plan to all W-2 employees, including a match of up to 100% of contributions on the first 3% deferred, then 50% of contributions from 3% to 5%. There is no vesting period. Jefferson RISE reserves the right to offer different or additional benefits to the Employee at any time.