What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Coach (6-12) - Quitman County, Georgia position at Quitman County School District?
Job Description: 6–12 Instructional (Academic) Coach
Quitman County PreK–12 School Georgetown, Georgia
Position Overview:
The Quitman County PreK–12 School is currently seeking applicants for a 6–12 Instructional (Academic) Coach vacancy. The Instructional Coach will serve as a key leader in strengthening teaching and learning across grades 6–12 by supporting teachers in the implementation of high-quality, standards-based instruction, data-driven practices, and differentiated learning strategies.
This role is non-evaluative and focused on building teacher capacity to improve student achievement outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Provide ongoing, job-embedded coaching to teachers in grades 6–12
- Model effective instructional strategies aligned to district initiatives (e.g., differentiation, small group instruction, gradual release of responsibility)
- Support teachers in lesson planning aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence, Georgia's K-12 Standards in Math and ELA
- Facilitate the implementation of research-based instructional practices across all content areas
- Guide teachers through the data-driven instruction cycle
- Assist teachers in analyzing multiple data sources
- Design and deliver professional learning aligned to district and school improvement goals
- Ensure alignment of instruction with district-adopted resources
- Assist in developing pacing guides, instructional frameworks, and common assessments
Qualifications
- Must hold valid certification through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC)
- Strong background in curriculum and instruction, particularly at the middle and high school levels
- Demonstrated experience using student data to inform instruction
- Applicants with educational technology experience are preferred
- Coaching endorsement or prior instructional coaching experience is preferred
- Minimum of 3–5 years of successful classroom teaching experience (secondary level preferred)
We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and passionate Academic Coach to our team.