ELD Curriculum Coach: Elevate English Learner Instruction

Martha; Vineyard Haven (MA); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Martha's Vineyard Public Schools is seeking an ELD Instructional Coach to provide job-embedded, non-evaluative coaching for English learners across K–12. The role supports districtwide adoption of ELD curricula and strengthens curriculum literacy in collaboration with the ELL Director and ESL staff.

The position offers a hybrid coaching model, with approximately 433 annual hours (about 10–11 hours weekly) during the 40-week school year, from Sept 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts ESL licensure or eligibility required.
• At least three years of successful experience teaching English learners in K–12 settings.
• Knowledge of WIDA ELD framework, ACCESS data, and state ESL standards.
• Experience with high-quality instructional materials and curriculum implementation.

Responsibilities

• Provide biweekly, non-evaluative coaching to ESL teachers via observation, modeling, planning, feedback, and reflection.
• Support implementation of Trailblazer, Impact, and Lift curricula with fidelity.
• Model effective ELD routines, language objectives, and formative assessment practices.
• Conduct non-evaluative walkthroughs, model lessons, and co-teaching as needed.
• Co-facilitate professional learning and curriculum launch sessions.
• Support K–4, 5–8, and high school ESL planning, including Lift co-planning.
• Develop practical planning tools, templates, and resources aligned to curricula.
• Foster cross-school collaboration across grade spans and PLCs.
• Use student work and data to guide instructional improvement.

Skills

ELD coaching

Observation & feedback

Data-driven instruction

Collaboration & planning

Education

Massachusetts ESL educator licensure

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Trailblazer curriculum knowledge

Impact curriculum knowledge

Lift curriculum knowledge

Job description

Martha's Vineyard Public Schools is seeking an ELD Instructional Coach to provide job-embedded, non-evaluative coaching for English learners across K–12. The role supports districtwide adoption of ELD curricula and strengthens curriculum literacy in collaboration with the ELL Director and ESL staff.

The position offers a hybrid coaching model, with approximately 433 annual hours (about 10–11 hours weekly) during the 40-week school year, from Sept 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.