District Improvement Coach for Instructional Leadership (Northwest and West Region)

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) seeks an Education Program Consultant III (NS) to coach district instructional teams and school leaders, strengthening Tier 1 instruction based on CNA/ANA findings and regional priorities.

The role advances diagnostic insights into classroom practice, coordinating with DPI teams to develop coherent coaching plans and professional learning opportunities that boost student achievement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with five years of public education experience.
• At least two years in a supervisory/lead role.
• Experience aligning Tier 1 instruction to state standards.

Responsibilities

• Coach district instructional teams and school leaders to strengthen Tier 1 instruction.
• Lead professional learning opportunities and monitor implementation progress.
• Align coaching with diagnostic findings and action frameworks.
• Collaborate to design data-informed coaching plans for districts and schools.
• Coordinate regional instructional supports with DPI teams and build PLC capacity.

Skills

Coaching district teams

Instructional leadership

Data-informed planning

Professional Learning Communities

Education

Master's degree in education

Five years of experience in public education

Two years supervisory/lead capacity

Job description

Agency

Dept of Public Instruction

Division

State Superintendent

Job Classification Title

Education Program Consultant III (NS)

Position Number

60009415

Grade

NC20

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of this position is to build instructional capacity by coaching district instructional teams and school-based instructional leaders to strengthen Tier 1 instruction aligned to diagnostic findings from Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNA) and Abbreviated Needs Assessments (ANA), as well as regional priorities. This role helps translate diagnostic insights into consistent classroom practice and stronger instructional systems, directly impacting student success.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coach district instructional teams and school-based instructional leaders to strengthen Tier 1 instruction aligned to diagnostic findings, Comprehensive Needs Assessments (CNA), Abbreviated Needs Assessments (ANA), and regional priorities.
• Engage district and school staff in professional learning opportunities, support the implementation of coaching models designed to improve instructional practice and student performance, monitor implementation progress, and provide actionable feedback to inform regional planning and the sequencing of instructional supports.
• Align instructional coaching with diagnostic findings, Framework for Action tools, and priorities set by the Regional Improvement Director.
• Collaborate with the District Improvement Coach for Diagnostic & Planning to design data-informed, coherent school and district coaching plans and provide coordinated instructional supports aligned with identified school and district needs.
• Collaborate with regional core team members, supplemental teams within the Academics Division, and other relevant teams within DPI to coordinate instructional supports and build the capacity of school teams to establish and sustain Professional Learning Communities that promote teacher effectiveness and student achievement.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $70,478.00 - $110,000.00

Manager Preferences:

• Experience providing job-embedded coaching to principals and leadership teams in schools identified for improvement to support the implementation of high-quality instructional practices aligned to state standards.
• Experience coaching district instructional teams and school-based instructional leaders to strengthen Tier 1 instruction.
• Experience supporting schools in implementing improvement frameworks.
• Experience tracking implementation progress, providing feedback to support continuous improvement, and documenting evidence of progress toward strategic goals.
• Experience supporting the use of formative and summative data to guide instruction and monitor progress.

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

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Primary Purpose of Office of District and School Support Services:

The Office of District and School Support Services, within the Division of Academics, provides coordinated statewide and regional support to districts and schools to strengthen continuous improvement and improve student outcomes. Through the Regional Support Team model, the office partners with Regional Improvement Directors, regional staff, and district and school leaders to identify needs, support evidence-based planning and implementation, and strengthen instructional leadership. The office promotes consistent practices across regions while ensuring support is responsive to the needs of districts and schools.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• Master's degree in the education field to which assigned from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressively responsible experience in the assigned area of public education with at least two of those years in a supervisory/lead capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations