Early Grade Instructional Coach for PreK-2

Southbridge Public Schools; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Public Schools seeks an Instructional Coach to build teacher capacity and support high-quality literacy instruction for K-5. The coach collaborates with teachers, administrators, and district leaders to strengthen curriculum implementation, assessment use, and data-informed decision making.

Preferred qualifications include an M.Ed. in reading or related field, MA Reading certification, 3–5 years of K-5 teaching, and experience coaching literacy and math topics.

Qualifications

• Three to five years prior K-5 teaching experience preference.
• Valid MA Reading certification.
• Experience and skill as a coach or mentor for teachers on literacy and math related topics.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Deep understanding of scientifically based reading research and evidence-based practices

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group coaching to support effective lesson planning, instruction, and reflection.
• Model effective instructional practices through demonstration lessons, co-teaching, peer observation, and mentoring.
• Support teachers in addressing the needs of struggling learners and students requiring additional intervention.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, and district partners to strengthen instructional practice and student outcomes.

Education

M. Ed. in reading

Job description

Southbridge Public Schools seeks an Instructional Coach to build teacher capacity and support high-quality literacy instruction for K-5. The coach collaborates with teachers, administrators, and district leaders to strengthen curriculum implementation, assessment use, and data-informed decision making.

Preferred qualifications include an M.Ed. in reading or related field, MA Reading certification, 3–5 years of K-5 teaching, and experience coaching literacy and math topics.