Instructional Coach

Pepin Academies

Instructional Coach

Major Function

Responsible for providing mentoring and support for new Pepin Academies’ teachers to get acclimated to our culture and understanding the best practices that underscore our mission. Provide guidance and coaching for all teachers to navigate the needs of their classrooms, and the alignment with our curriculum, to support teacher needs and student achievement.

• Support newly hired teachers as they transition into their role within Pepin Academies
• Schedule and facilitate regularly scheduled new- teacher meetings
• Assist teachers in understanding Pepin Academies’ mission and vision
• Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding appropriate educational resources and varied assessments
• Adapt appropriate coaching methods based on teacher and course while supporting accountability demands
• Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources
• Share multiple instructional strategies/processes with teachers during planning times, before and/ or after school
• Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught (e.g, pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons) and recognize best instructional practices to meet the needs of all students
• Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels
• Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teacher’s professional growth and students’ success
• Model instructional practice in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis
• Develop coaching plans for teachers to support student improvement
• Providing informal professional development to staff focused on instructional delivery
• Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches
• Motivate and encourage teachers through on-going feedback
• Attend weekly administrative meetings to provide updates on performance and collaborate to identify instructional challenges and solutions
• Attend summer training sessions
  
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• At least 5 years of teaching experience in a classroom setting
• At least 3 Highly Effective ratings in Instructional Performance
• Experience in instructional mentoring is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• In-depth knowledge of differentiated instruction, best practices and evidence-based instructional strategies for ESE students
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders.
  
  
  

School Expectations: All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support Pepin Academies’ vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or related field is required.
• Master's degree in Education or related field is preferred.
• Valid State of Florida Teaching Certificate in the area of ESE
• Willingness to pursue professional development aligned with the roles and responsibilities of the position.