Champaign Unit 4 Schools Instructional Coach (Behavior Focus)

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Champaign Unit 4 Schools is seeking an Instructional Coach (Behavior Focus) to support teachers with model practices, side-by-side coaching, and data-informed instruction across grade levels.

The role emphasizes instructional clarity, classroom management, differentiated lessons, and professional learning aligned to district initiatives; candidates should have at least five years of teaching experience and knowledge of data-based decision making.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience.
• Knowledge of effective research-based instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of data collection, analysis, and use to ensure fidelity of instruction.

Responsibilities

• Conferences with teachers to set goals and co-plan/co-teach for student learning.
• Conducts classroom observations to provide instructional support and program improvement.
• Plans staff development and supports district initiatives with professional learning.
• Models effective classroom management and fosters a positive classroom culture.
• Maintains a coaching log and reports successes and challenges to stakeholders.

Skills

Coaching

Data-based decisions

Differentiated instruction

Adult learning theory

Observation and conferencing

Leadership with teachers

Curriculum alignment

Education

Master's Degree

National Board Certification (preferred)

Tools

Formative/benchmark assessments

Data collection and analysis

Job description

Champaign Unit 4 Schools Instructional Coach (Behavior Focus)

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Duties

Performance Responsibilities:

• 1. INSTRUCTION
  • A. Conferences with and sets individual goals with teachers.
  • B. Co-plans/co-teaches and engages in side-by-side coaching to enhance student learning.
  • C. Directly instructs whole classes or groups of students to model and demonstrate effective teaching practices while the primary teacher observes the lesson.
  • D. Conducts classroom observations with the purpose of providing instructional support and program improvement.
• 2. ASSESSMENT
  • A. Uses meaningful formal and informal assessments to support differentiation, student engagement, and data-based decision-making across grade levels and disciplines.
  • B. Has knowledge of designing performance assessments and provides guidance to teachers in the development of performance assessments.
  • C. Assists teachers in gathering and interpreting student assessment data in order to differentiate within the classroom, to facilitate the Response to Intervention process, and to inform instructional practice.
• 3. CONTENT
  • A. Supports teachers in the implementation of District adopted curriculum, materials, and instructional strategies that have proven to increase student achievement.
  • B. Assists teachers in the development of differentiated lessons with higher-order learning activities.
  • C. Plans for and supports building and district professional development and instructional initiative.
  • D. Provides staff development focused on effective instructional strategies and data-based decision making support to individual teachers, teams, and small and large groups.
• 4. CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
  • A. Assists in organizing and arranging classrooms that facilitate learning.
  • B. Assists teachers in creating a classroom culture and climate that is conducive to student engagement and learning.
  • C. Models and demonstrates effective classroom management strategies and techniques.
• 5. STAFF AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • A. Offers feedback and actively engages in work with colleagues, especially novice teachers, around instructional practices and student growth.
  • B. Maintains the confidence and privacy of individual teachers.
  • C. Maintains an up-to-date coaching log and shares with coordinators and administrators.
  • D. Gathers data to report successes and challenges of the program to all stakeholders.
  • E. Advocates for and spotlights growth and success of best practices.
  • F. Meets regularly with teaching teams and the Principal(s) of their assigned school(s) to discuss the professional learning needs of the building(s) and how these relate to student learning needs and District initiatives.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years successful classroom teaching experience
• Is well versed in effective, research-basedinstructionalstrategies
• Is well versed in effective, research-basedbehaviorstrategies
• Can effectively model, observe, and conference with colleagues
• Has successful experience working with diverse student populations and with using a variety of resources to meet student needs
• Has the ability to demonstrate knowledge in a variety of content areas, especially math, reading, and writing
• Has knowledge of adult learning theory and its application to practice
• Has knowledge of data collection, analysis, and usage to ensure high fidelity implementation of instruction and intervention
• Has knowledge of and experience using formative and benchmark assessment data to make data informed and data driveninstructionaldecisions to improve student achievement
• Master's Degree or National Board Certification (preferred).

Salary/Benefits

Compensation

• The salary for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Federation of Teachers, which includes a different level of compensation for positions designated as "hard to fill." The full salary schedule and the Hard to Fill positions list are available on our website.
• The District currently gives experienced teachers unlimited experience credit for service outside the District.
• New teachers may request up to $2,000 as a salary advance to help with relocation expenses or other needs.
• 100% of a teacher's contributions to TRS are currently paid by the Board of Education.
• The Board currently pays 100% of a teacher's employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance.
• There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance.
• There are many opportunities for teachers to earn substantial additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer.
• The District offers an additional $1,500 annual stipend for Teachers who hold a national board certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
• Individuals hired into a 1.0 FTE position in the CFT bargaining unit after October 1, 2023 are eligible for a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus. Details can be found on the Human Resources page of our website.

Additional Notes

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted any time after May 28, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, [e-mail] . Please include your résumé.

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