The Instructional Coach is a teacher who has both content and instructional expertise particularly in reading, writing, and/or math. The Instructional Coach facilitates the district's professional development model by demonstrating lessons, observing classroom instruction, and coaching teachers one-on-one. The Instructional Coach focuses on enhancing teacher ability to provide instruction that (1) builds student understanding and skills, (2) is academically rigorous, (3) addresses the curriculum standards and framework, and (4) enhances student engagement in and ownership of learning.
The Instructional Coach, together with administrators and classroom teachers, looks at students work and designs standards-based, high-quality instruction. The Instructional Coach serves as a member of a building leadership team working to align district and building goals and to evaluate student data in support of effective school improvement planning. The Instructional Coach works collaboratively with other instructional leaders to design and deliver professional development as directed. As a member of a professional coaching community, the Instructional Coach participated in professional development and inquiry into his or her own instructional leadership practice.