DLI INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

Young World Physical Education; Salisbury (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,950; Full time

Job summary

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Isenberg Elementary School in Salisbury, North Carolina, seeks a DLI Instructional Coach to support onboarding, curriculum alignment, and coaching to strengthen language immersion and DL/I outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds a K-6 teaching license, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction, and at least three years of successful DL/I teaching experience, with strong English/Spanish communication.

Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
• Experience as a DL/I coach or mentor.

Responsibilities

• Serve as instructional coach to deliver DL/I program support.
• Coordinate onboarding and housing/logistics for new staff.
• Support teachers with unpacking NCSCOS and lesson planning in DL/I contexts.
• Provide feedback and modeling during classroom observations.
• Collaborate with PLCs for content taught in Spanish.

Skills

Bilingual EN/ES

DL/I experience

Instructional coaching

Curriculum alignment

Education

Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction

K-6 teaching license

Job description

DLI Instructional Coach

Rowan-Salisbury Schools Isenberg Elementary School - Salisbury, North Carolina

Job Details

• Job ID: 5830231
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 13, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Aug 3, 2026
• Position Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $41,000 to $55,950 Per Year

Job Description

Summary: The Spanish Coach is a full-time position that reports to the school principal. The Spanish Coach is a key member of the administrative team. Responsibilities include DL/I program oversight, curriculum support, and coaching feedback to improve onboarding experiences of international teachers and ensure teachers have the resources and skills necessary to teach NCSCOS objectives and provide research-based language immersion strategies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Support DL/I Staff Onboarding

• Work closely with the Participate Program Manager to coordinate the onboarding of staff.
• Assess housing needs and logistics (i.e., housewarming items, safe apartments, car dealership referrals, DMV).
• Ensure new staff understand initial financial expectations (payroll schedule, deposit and first month rent, housing, transportation, etc.).
• Plan an opening celebration to welcome new staff and their families to your school community. Include some housewarming gifts or gift cards (household items for the kitchen or bathroom).
• Have mentors or other staff members drive new staff around town to find the school, banks, DMV, and/or Hispanic stores.
• Work with PTA to collect gently used furniture, kitchen items, and gift cards.
• Host a classroom set up party to help new staff prepare and arrange their rooms before Open House.
• Develop expectations and a schedule for coaching and professional development offerings.

Curriculum & Pedagogy Support

• Create a schedule for the new staff to conduct peer observations within the first two weeks of school focused on effective classroom management techniques.
• Explain, model, coach, and support effective classroom management techniques.
• Explain the format and expectations for lesson plans and active PLC participation.
• Provide a Dual Language 101 Overview to share research and best practices (i.e., anchor charts, sentence starters/frames, Total Physical Response, Turn and Talk, cooperative learning, The Bridge, and cultural connections).
• Explain the various assessment tools, platforms, and data analysis protocols.
• Demonstrate the use of classroom technology (i.e., Promethean Boards, district resources).
• Guide teachers as they learn to unpack NCSCOS, curriculum resources, and lesson planning.

Coaching and Feedback

• Provide teachers with guidance, recommendations, and a script for effectively communicating with parents.
• Allow new staff to visit and observe experienced DL/I teachers throughout the year.
• Visit DL/I class each week to provide targeted feedback and suggestions. Utilize whisper coaching and modeling when appropriate.
• Co‑facilitate PLCs with the literacy and math coach for content taught in Spanish.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach and school tours for prospective families.
• Translate school newsletters and verbal messages.
• Host parent informational sessions.
• Stay abreast of DL/I information and resources (NCDPI, CAL, FLANC, SCOLT, etc.).
• Coordinate the administration of language assessments and data analysis.
• Review and recommend curriculum resources.
• Keep the administrative team abreast of strengths and needs of the program.

Other

• Other responsibilities as assigned by the principal based on data and program needs.

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills Preferred

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills in English and Spanish.
• K-6 teaching license.
• Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction.
• Minimum of three years of successful experience teaching.
• Experience teaching in a DL/I program.
• Experience teaching in multiple grade levels and across content areas.
• Experience as a mentor, lead teacher, grade level chairperson, facilitator, or coach.
• Willingness to take initiative and work proactively.
• Detail‑oriented, able to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to receive input and constructive feedback to grow as an instructional coach.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Ashley Lemley, Director of Talent Acquisition
• 500 N Main St, Salisbury, NC 28144, USA
• Salisbury, North Carolina 28144
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]