Instructional Coach

Vertex Education; North Dakota; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay & Bonuses

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite childcare discounts

Job summary

Legacy Traditional Schools is seeking an Instructional Coach to build classroom capacity by supporting teachers in intervention strategies and data-informed instruction.

The role focuses on professional development for Title I staff, monitoring student progress, and leading collaborative planning to improve instructional outcomes across campuses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education or a related field.
• Current teaching certificate valid in the state.
• At least one year as lead teacher or instructional coach.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers to develop effective instruction and intervention plans.
• Provide initial and ongoing professional development for Title I staff.
• Coordinate data-informed planning and monitor student progress.
• Lead PLC meetings, review lesson plans, and ensure standards alignment.
• Coach teachers and paraprofessionals to implement proven teaching strategies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Teaching certificate

Lead teacher / instructional coach experience

Job description

Ignite your desire to be the best! Imagine an energy so positive, so powerful, it ignites your desire to be the best, inspires you to bring out the best in others, and fuels your aspiration to do the best work of your career. At Legacy Traditional Schools we do things a special way, in a way that ignites our desire to be the best, illuminates our educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of our students, and fuels our school spirit. We shine the brightest when we raise our hands and rise to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright curious minds, achieving award-winning results, upholding our values, and engaging positively with our students, parents and communities.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The goal of the Instructional Coach is to build capacity by supporting teachers to develop more effective instruction. Instructional coaches work collaboratively with teachers in building their intervention and pedagogical knowledge, support teachers on a day-to-day basis, and facilitate school-wide professional development focused on researched based effective instruction.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Participate in creation of intervention plans and data tracking to identify Title I students and improve student growth and achievement. The Instructional Coach monitors SDW’s to ensure Title I students are receiving the support they need and are progressing through the AIT process. Support teachers and grade level teams in creating action plans to address standards of concerns identified by student achievement data and Title I students. Observe Title I tutoring sessions and monitor data to identify material needs, effective use of data, effective instructional practices, and identify students to enter/exit from Title I services. Create and maintain a master Title I rank order list at each grade level. Review Title I student list to ensure student needs are met. Provide initial and continued professional development for Title I teachers, tutors and Title I paraprofessionals. Provide professional development and support of research-based teaching strategies, best practices to address the needs of teachers and school goals and implementation of the school's program of instruction. The Instructional Coach facilitates training for teachers hired after the start of the school year, such as M-Drive Resources (Curriculum Pacing Guides, SOMAAH’s, etc.), and Teacher Resource Binder. Within the school day hours, provide a minimum of 5 contact hours (support plans, one-on-one meetings, modeling, team teaching, peer observation coverage, etc.) with teachers per day to provide guidance and support for the enhancement of classroom instruction. Coach teachers and Title I Parapros in developing individualized interventions for Tier II and Tier III students. Ensure that monthly MAP Skills progress monitoring is completed and documented for all Tier II and Tier III students. Outside of the school day hours, meet with building principal to discuss the coaching process, the needs of the assigned teachers, and other related matters. Complete online Instructional Feedback Form for teacher observed. The Instructional Coach facilitates change in instructional practices of teachers that will enable teachers to identify student needs more analytically; plan more productively; and teach more effectively. Attend, participate and ensure effective leadership in weekly PLC meetings. Review weekly lesson plans and check for alignment with standards and with daily instruction. Evaluate each student’s learning capabilities and celebrate student accomplishments. The Teacher encourages students to uphold our values and model mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on the school campus, and throughout their lives. Being active in the role when light lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus and traveling to other campuses as required. Participating in events outside of normal hours. Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• Bachelor’s degree.
• A current teaching certificate from within the state position is located.
• One year of lead teacher or instructional coach experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS THAT SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS

• Master’s degree.
• Taught three or more years in a variety of grade levels.
• Spalding Certified Teacher.

Enjoy industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses and paid time-off.

Care for your health and your family with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, discounted onsite childcare and student enrollment priority.

Invest in your future with retirement plans and enhance your growth with promotion opportunities, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement.

Ignite your desire to be the best! At Legacy Traditional Schools, more than 1,300 of the best educators are changing lives of over 27,000 students every day across Arizona, Nevada, and Texas. Whether you're in the classroom, supporting operations, or leading a campus, you'll make a lasting impact by helping students grow academically and personally. We do things the Legacy way by illuminating our educators’ talents, uplifting student success, and fueling our school spirit. Our team rises to the challenge of changing lives through education, cultivating bright, curious minds, and engaging positively with our communities.

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