Curriculum and Instructional Coach

Covington Independent Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Covington Independent Public Schools is seeking a Curriculum and Instructional Coach for the 2026-2027 school year. This role involves coordinating the International Baccalaureate program and supporting teacher professional development.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of teaching experience, leadership in education, and a Master's degree or Kentucky certification. The position entails collaborating with educators and facilitating instructional strategies to enhance student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years professional teaching experience.
• Minimum of 2 years as a leader in curriculum and assessment.
• Basic technological/computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.
• Assist with curriculum alignment.
• Provide professional development for teachers.

Skills

Professional teaching experience

Leadership in instruction

Technological skills

Effective teaching strategies

Education

Master's degree or non-degree fifth-year program

Kentucky certification

Job description

Position Type: High School Teaching/ Curriculum and Instructional Coach

Date Posted: 6/9/2026

Location: Holmes High School

COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

POSITION VACANCY

FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2026-2027

POSITION: Curriculum and Instructional Coach
SCHOOL: HOLMES HIGH SCHOOL
DATE POSTED: JUNE 9, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold Kentucky certification or be eligible for certification for consultant assignment:
  • Master's degree or non-degree fifth-year program
  • Certification in the appropriate subject field or service
• Minimum of 3 years of professional teaching experience at the appropriate level
• Minimum of 2 years experience as a successful leader in instruction, curriculum, and assessment (e.g., department chair, district-level committee work, KTIP resource teacher, SBDM member, etc.)
• Basic technological / computer skills
• Expertise in effective teaching strategies.

SUPERVISES:

Not Applicable

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates the development, implementation and evaluation activities of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program.
• Assists with curriculum alignment and mapping.
• Engages staff in intensive data analysis and results planning.
• Assists staff with implementation of academic standards.
• Continually provides professional development to teachers in their classrooms, during team planning, and after school.
• Works with teachers on skills needed to be successful on rigorous assessments.
• Works collaboratively with other educators on initiatives for growth areas in individual schools.
• Coaches teachers by modeling a variety of research-based instructional strategies.
• Assists in program evaluation of position effectiveness.
• Facilitates collaborative team meetings to assist teachers in developing daily learning outcomes and assessments for learning.
• Works collaboratively with other professionals in the school and district.
• Leads planning initiatives.
• Supports Program Review work, as appropriate.
• Provides school improvement support to close achievement gaps.
• Partners with other instructional specialists to help build teacher and team capacity in developing engaging instruction and monitoring student's progress.
• Analyzes assessment data in order to focus "response to intervention" attention on students' critical academic needs.
• Observes classrooms and collaborates with teachers to improve their instructional strategies and behavior management techniques, as well as encourage the fostering of positive teacher-student relationships.
• Help to develop "assessment for learning" and "assessment of learning" strategies.
• Help to provide focus on the priority needs of resources and the allocation of those resources.
• Identify and provide professional development on a continuous basis.
• Participate in appropriate district-wide activities, initiatives, and systematic instructional support meetings.
• Support the implementation of the KY Framework for Teaching and the Professional Growth and Effectiveness System (PGES).

JOB GOAL:

• Assists schools in strengthening instructional programs through a strategically planned, standards-based approach with a focus on narrowing the achievement gaps.
• This position will provide leadership in the areas of curriculum, instruction, assessment and planning.
• In-district applicants complete the Internal application.
• Out-of-district applicants complete the Certified application.
• Please direct questions about the online application process to Dawn Vancini at [e-mail]
Angie Turnick at [e-mail]
• This position will be filled as soon as possible following the application deadline. All applications will be evaluated and screened.

Covington Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer.