ELD Instructional Coach

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

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ELD Instructional Coach

Martha's Vineyard Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5891206

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

• ELD Curriculum Coach
• Title 3 grant contingent on funding
• Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools
• School Year 2026–2027

Position Summary The ELD Curriculum Coach provides job-embedded, non-evaluative instructional coaching to support successful implementation of Martha’s Vineyard Public Schools’ adopted English language development curricula: Cengage (National Geographic) Trailblazer (K–4), Impact (grades 5–8), and Lift (grades 9–12). The coach partners with the ELL Director, school leaders, and ESL educators to build curriculum literacy; strengthen implementation of the Massachusetts Next Generation ESL Standards; and increase multilingual learners’ access to systematic, explicit, sustained, and rigorous English language development instruction.

This districtwide implementation-support position includes approximately 433 annual hours, averaging 10–11 hours per week across a 40-week school year. Instructional support will be delivered through a hybrid model that includes both virtual and in-person coaching, collaborative planning, classroom observation, modeling, and professional learning. Employment Term: September 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.

Supervision and collaboration

The ELD Curriculum Coach reports to the ELL Director and works closely with ESL teachers, principals, classroom/content teachers, special educators,and curriculum leaders.

Key responsibilities

• **Provide biweekly, a non-evaluative coaching to 13 ESL teachers through classroom observation, co-planning, modeling, feedback, and reflection.
• **Support teachers in implementing the Trailblazer, Impact, and Lift ELD curricula with fidelity while responding to student needs
• ** Model effective ELD instructional routines, scaffolds, language objectives, academic discourse, and formative assessment practices
• ** Conduct non-evaluative walkthroughs, model lessons, co-teaching, and push-in support as needed
• **Co-facilitate professional learning, curriculum launch sessions, unit planning, instructional rehearsal, student-work analysis, and reflection
• **Support K-4, grades 5-8, and high school ESL teacher planning, including weekly Lift co-planning at the high school
• **Develop practical planning tools, model lessons, templates, and curriculum-aligned resources
• **Facilitate collaborative planning and professoional learning communities across schools and grade spans
• **Support teams in using student work, formative assessments, ACCESS/Alternate ACCESS data, and classroom evidence to improve instruction
• **Collaborate with ESL, general education, and special education staff to strengthen inclusive instruction for multilingual learners, including English learners with disabilities
• **Maintian confidential coaching records and help identify districtwide trends, needs, and next steps for curriculum implementation

Position Type: Part-time

Classroom Teacher > ELL / ESL / SEI / TESOL

Organization-level Positions > Consultant

Job Requirements

• **Required Qualifications
• >>Massachusetts ESL/English learner educator licensure, or eligibility for appropriate Massachusetts licensure
• >>At least three years of successful experience teaching English learners in K–12 settings.
• >>Strong knowledge of English language development, the WIDA ELD framework, ACCESS/Alternate ACCESS, and the Massachusetts Next Generation ESL Standards
• >>Experience with high-quality instructional materials, curriculum implementation, and curriculum-based professional learning
• >>Demonstrate ability to coach educators through observation, modeling, co-planning, feedback, and reflection
• >>Ability to use student work and multiple data sources to guide instructional improvement
• >> Stong communication, facilitation, organization, and relationshop-building skills
• >> Ability to travel among MVYPS schools and collaborate across grade levels
• **Preferred Qualifications
• >>Master's degree in TESOL, applied linguistics, curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, or a related field
• >>Experience as in instructional coach, teacher leader, ELL coordinator, or professional-learning facilitator
• >>Experience with co-teaching and collaborative service-delivery models
• >>Familiarity with Cengage/National Geographic Learning's Trailblazer, Impact, and/or Lift curricula
• >>Experience supporting inclusive ELD instruction for English learners with disabilities
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Leah Palmer , ELL Director
• 4 Pine Street
• Vineyard Haven, Massachusetts 02568
• Phone: [phone] x28
• Email: [e-mail]

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