Elementary Reading Instructional Coach

Waco ISD; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Texas school district is seeking a Specialist in Teaching and Learning to enhance instructional practices and improve student outcomes. The role entails serving as a coach to build teacher capacity through model instruction and data-driven support. Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor's degree and a valid teaching certificate, with experience in curriculum and assessment practices highly desirable. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. This position offers a chance to significantly influence educational quality within the district.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field required.
• Strong background in curriculum, instruction, and assessment preferred.
• Experience in educational coaching or teacher development highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an instructional coach to improve teaching practices.
• Collaborate with teachers to develop instructional strategies.
• Conduct professional development sessions focused on best practices.

Skills

Ability to influence instructional practice

Deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices

Strong communication skills

Expertise in research-based instructional strategies

Strong organization and planning skills

Skill in adult coaching and feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Master’s Degree in relevant content area (preferred)

Job description

Specialist - Teaching and Learning Elem Reading JobID: 3421

• Position Type:
  Professional/ Specialist - Teaching and Learning
  
  
• Date Posted:
  3/16/2026
  
  

Job Title:Specialist - Teaching and Learning
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt/Contract
Reports to:Principal
Pay Grade/Days: 103/212
Dept./School: Assigned Campus & Curriculum and Instruction
Date Revised: February 2026

Primary Purpose:
To strengthen Tier 1 and supplemental instruction and improve student outcomes by serving as a campus-embedded instructional coach who builds teacher capacity through model classroom instruction, job-embedded coaching, data driven support, and professional learning. The Teaching & Learning Specialist works in dual partnership with campus and district instructional leadership to ensure high-fidelity implementation of district curriculum, instructional frameworks, assessment practices, and data-informed instruction.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Master's Degree in content assignment preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to influence instructional practice and lead change aligned to the district's vision and priorities
Deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices in the assigned content area, including curriculum writing, alignment, and assessment development
Strong content knowledge and understanding of district-adopted curriculum and instructional resources
Expertise in high-impact, research-based instructional strategies and standards-aligned lesson design
Knowledge of standards-based planning, unit internalization, formative assessment, and development of success criteria for student learning
Knowledge and application of data-driven instruction and student progress monitoring practices
Knowledge of how to support special programs by connecting curriculum, instruction, and classroom implementation, including MTSS, differentiation, and instructional supports for
special student populations
Strong communication and presentation skills with adult learners
Skill in adult coaching, observation, feedback, and job-embedded teacher development
Ability to plan, facilitate, and coach PLCs and collaborative teacher teams
Demonstrated ability to design and deliver professional development across grade levels and content areas
Strong organization, planning, tracking, and documentation skills
Willingness to participate in ongoing professional learning and coaching aligned to role responsibilities
Commitment to continuous improvement, growth mindset, and improved outcomes for teachers and students

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work under the guidance of district leadership and content coordinators to ensure fidelity of implementation of district instructional initiatives and support frameworks including ongoing support for teaching and learning across content areas and programs, including ELL, EB, MTSS, Special Education, and At-Risk.
• Design and maintain a work calendar that prioritizes coaching cycles, model instruction, PLC facilitation, lesson planning support, and data meetings.
• Serve as the instructional liaison between the district Teaching and Learning Department and the campus in collaboration with the principal to lead continuous improvement of the campus and district.
• Support development and campus implementation of curriculum documents, assessments, and instructional resources.
• Maintain a daily model classroom block demonstrating district-aligned instruction that reflects strong lesson design, delivery, student discourse, and assessment practices.
• Conduct instructional needs assessments using student and teacher data to identify strengths and opportunities and develop targeted support plans for teachers.
• Ensure assessment data availability and implement district protocols for progress monitoring to enhance instruction, accelerate student growth, and elevate campus ratings.
• Support teachers and teams in preparing for and conducting data meetings and instructional response planning.
• Implement ongoing instructional coaching cycles, including observation, modeling, co-teaching, feedback, and follow-up support.
• Support teachers individually and in teams through modeling, co-teaching, peer observation, and in-class coaching using gradual release practices.
• Support effective use of common planning time through clear structures, protocols, and accountability measures
• Facilitate PLCs and other collaborative structures to analyze student work, guide instructional decisions, and develop reteach and intervention plans.
• Assist with lesson planning, unit internalization, and common assessment development aligned to the district curriculum.
• Develop, deliver, and reinforce high-quality job-embedded professional development aligned to district priorities.
• Monitor the impact of coaching and professional development using implementation evidence and tracking tools, and adjust support accordingly.
• Participate in required district professional development and apply learning to campus implementation and teacher support.
• Respond promptly to instructional support requests and communication from teachers and administrators.
• Perform other duties as assigned within the instructional scope of the role.

Supervisory Responsibilities: There are no supervisory responsibilities. This role serves as a coach and curriculum implementation
specialist for teachers. This role performs its duties through instructional leadership by providing coaching, observation, job-embedded professional development, and implementation support to teachers based on identified needs, district priorities, and campus requests. Campus administration serves as the direct supervisor and addresses staff concerns related to the role. Evaluation is a shared responsibility: 70% is conducted by the campus principal, and 30% by the Teaching and Learning Department. The Department's evaluation is based on fidelity of implementation of district focuses, leadership, and professional development planning and support in the specialist's assigned content area.

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Ability to think clearly and meet deadlines sometimes under stressful circumstances. The ability to manage oneself and complete tasks effectively without constant supervision or redirection is essential. The ability to work collaboratively and sometimes coordinate with team members on campus, across campuses, and at the district level is necessary. The ability to maintain high physical stamina and to spend extended periods walking and on your feet may be necessary. Travel between district and campus is required; occasional district-wide and statewide travel; frequent, prolonged, and irregular hours may be required. Use of computers, knowledge of spreadsheets, Google-related tools, and related equipment is necessary. Occasional lifting up to 35 pounds.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) at any time as it deems advisable.

Postings current as of 10/20/2026 3:34:33 AM CST.

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