What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach position at salpointe catholic?
Position Title: Instructional Coach
FLSA Status: Exempt
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Posting Closes: Open until filled
Reports to: Assistant Principal for Academics
Position Summary:
Salpointe Catholic High School seeks a dynamic and forward-thinking Instructional Coach to support and elevate instructional practice through standards-based, college-preparatory rigor and innovative pedagogy. The Instructional Coach will collaborate closely with faculty, department chairs, and administrators to strengthen teaching effectiveness, foster professional growth, and advance student achievement through data-informed instruction, intentional lesson design, and cutting-edge educational practices that prepare students for success in higher education and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
Partner with teachers to plan, model, co-teach, and reflect on instructional practices that support student engagement and learning.
Review data and track students requiring intervention support.
Provide individualized coaching and feedback to teachers across all subject areas to enhance pedagogy and promote academic excellence.
Facilitate professional development sessions aligned with school goals, and current best practices in education.
Use data to identify instructional needs, measure progress, and guide decision-making.
Collaborate with school leadership to implement initiatives related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and Catholic identity.
Support new teacher onboarding and mentoring programs.
Support the Assistant Principal for Academics and teachers through the PLC process.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and reflective teaching.
Assist with instructional planning aligned to state standards and the school’s mission.
Work with the Assistant Principal for Academics on special projects
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
Current teaching certification/license and IVP DPS card
Minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience at the high school level.
Deep understanding of effective instructional strategies, adult learning, and student-centered pedagogy.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Experience in instructional coaching, teacher leadership, or curriculum development.