2026-27 Instructional Coach (middle/high school)

The Instructional Coach plays a critical role in supporting and enhancing the professional development of educators within the school. This individual is responsible for working closely with teachers to improve instructional strategies, student learning outcomes, and overall educational practices. The Instructional Coach serves as a resource, mentor, and collaborator for educators, helping them develop the skills and knowledge necessary to create engaging and effective learning environments. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Teacher Support:

  • Provide one-on-one and group coaching to teachers to improve instructional strategies, lesson planning, and classroom management using a coaching cycle process. 

  • Observe classroom instruction and provide constructive feedback for improvement, including, but not limited to:

    • Building student understanding and skills

    • Academically rigorous instruction

    • Addressing the curriculum standards and frameworks

    • Enhancing student engagement in and ownership of learning

    • Providing a safe and nurturing learning environment

  • Model effective, differentiated instruction, as needed

• Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning:

  • Collaborate with teachers and curriculum development teams to align curriculum with best practices

  • Identify and share educational resources, tools, and technologies to enhance teaching and learning

  • Support teachers with effective lesson plan development, including providing support for all student groups

• Data analysis:

  • Analyze student data and assessment results to identify trends and areas for improvement

  • Work with teachers to develop data-driven strategies for student success

• Professional Development:

  • Assist in the identification of both school wide and individual professional development needs and create professional development plans for teachers

  • Facilitate workshops, training sessions, and peer learning opportunities for educators

  • Keep up-to-date with the latest research and trends in education to inform professional development initiatives

• Team Collaboration:

  • Works collaboratively and collegially with other Instructional Coaches, Mentors, School Administrators, and Home Office Personnel to implement organization-wide initiatives with fidelity and create a culture of continuous improvement

  • Participate in school improvement initiatives and committees

• Other Duties:

  • Meet weekly with the School Administrators to review and collaborate on individual instructional staff job performance and goal setting

  • Support school safety and culture as assigned by School Administrators

  • Support tours for prospective candidates during hiring process

  • Onboarding new instructional staff including any necessary trainings pertinent to the position and/or support for intern or induction programs

  • Other job related duties as assigned by supervisor

• EL Coordinator Duties:

  • Implements and is compliant with the MPS EL Master Plan, supports ELA and ELD teachers with instructional strategies, leads quarterly PS sessions, consults with the MPS Director of EL Programs, identifies EL students, supports EL student achievement reports and data analysis of EL student, planning and administering the Initial and Summative ELPAC, monitors student progress through various assessments such as SBAC, MAP reports, monitors student progress toward reclassification and facilitates the RFEP process for eligible students, completes and sends all parent notification letters, compiles student portfolios, attends district/school-wide PDs and meetings, plans, hosts, and documents ELAC meetings, and maintains all Title III compliance tasks and documentation

Salary Range:

• $73,000 to $90,000 p/y

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field; a Master’s degree is preferred

• Valid clear California Teaching Credential

• At least three years of teaching experience

• Strong knowledge of instructional strategies and pedagogy

• Knowledge of technology tools and their integration into the classroom

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt to diverse educational environments

• A commitment to ongoing professional development

• Flexible to changing work environment; always presents with a positive attitude

• Ability to meet deadlines, to conduct and direct research into issues, and to take initiative in the development and completion of projects

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an instructional coach or mentor teacher

• Teaching experience at the secondary level

• Familiarity with state and national educational standards

• Experience with adult learning and professional development

Salary : $73,000 - $90,000