High School STEM Instructional Coach

Wayne County Schools Employment Network; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne County Schools Employment Network in Detroit is seeking an Instructional Coach to partner with teachers and improve instructional strategies and curriculum implementation. You will facilitate coaching cycles, model lessons, provide feedback, analyze student data, and plan job-embedded professional development to drive continuous improvement.

Candidates should have a Mathematics background, several years of PK-12 teaching experience, a Bachelor's degree, and a Master's degree preferred.

Qualifications

• Education requirements include a Bachelor's degree; a Master's is preferred.
• Several years of successful PK-12 classroom teaching.
• High school teaching experience preferred.
• Content knowledge in Mathematics.
• Strong pedagogy and data-driven instruction understanding.

Responsibilities

• Coaching cycles including planning, observation, modeling, co-teaching, and debriefing.
• Support curriculum and instruction aligned to state standards and district curriculum.
• Guide teachers in collecting and analyzing formative and summative data to inform instruction.
• Plan and facilitate professional development and workshops for staff.
• Share resources and best practices to improve classroom management and student engagement.
• Build trust and collaboration among teachers, administrators, and school teams.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Mathematics background

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education or related

Master’s degree preferred (Education/Curriculum/Leadership)

Job description

An Instructional Coach is a non-evaluative mentor who partners with teachers to improve instructional strategies, student outcomes, and curriculum implementation through job-embedded professional development. They facilitate coaching cycles, modeling lessons, providing feedback, analyzing data, and supporting research-based practices to foster continuous improvement.

• Coaching Cycles: Implement non-evaluative coaching cycles, including pre-planning, observation, modeling lessons, co-teaching, and debriefing to provide actionable feedback.
• Curriculum & Instruction Support: Help teachers understand state standards, utilize district curriculum, and implement effective teaching strategies.
• Data Analysis: Guide educators in collecting and analyzing student data (formative/summative) to inform instruction and differentiate learning.
• Professional Development: Plan and facilitate professional development workshops and training for staff.
• Resource Sharing: Provide teachers with resources, tools, and best practices to improve classroom management and student engagement.
• Building Relationships: Build trust and foster collaboration among teachers, administrators, and school teams

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Requires a Bachlors Degree. A Master's degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Leadership is preferred.
• Experience: Several years of successful classroom teaching experience (PK-12). Teaching experience in high school grade levels is preferred.
• Content: Mathamatics background required
• Skills: Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and analytical skills.
• Knowledge: Deep understanding of pedagogy, learning standards, and data-driven instruction.