Instructional Coach

Lamar Consolidated ISD; Rosenberg (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar Consolidated ISD seeks an Instructional Specialist to work with classroom teachers, improving instructional delivery and student outcomes. The role connects campus and district staff to implement instructional initiatives and provide job-embedded professional development.

The position emphasizes collaboration, leadership in PLCs, and mentoring teachers to enhance practice and student achievement across campuses.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Texas teaching certificate.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of successful classroom experience.
• Leadership experience (e.g., campus lead teacher, team leader, department chair, curriculum writer).

Responsibilities

• Meets with teachers and teams to plan, analyze, personalize, design, apply, and evaluate student learning.
• Supports teachers in classroom management techniques and strategies.
• Co-teaching, modeling, observing and giving feedback to teachers.
• Develops teachers' capacity to meet diverse student populations.
• Analyzes student data to drive instructional planning.
• Models use of district curriculum/unit plans for instruction and assessments.
• Engages teachers in coaching cycles to achieve learning goals.
• Provides job-embedded professional learning for individual teachers and teams.
• Mentors teachers and supports transfer of best practices.

Skills

Lead adult learners

Clear communication

Interpersonal skills

Instructional practices

Professional learning

Data analysis

Organizational skills

Collaborative leadership

Tech proficiency

Education

Texas teaching certificate

Job description

Primary Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to work directly with classroom teachers to improve delivery of instruction that results in the improvement of student outcomes/learning. This leadership position serves as a collaborator and liaison between campus and district staff to implement district instructional initiatives, provide job-embedded professional development, and accomplish specific district and campus goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Specialist:

• Meets with individual teachers and teams on an ongoing basis to collaboratively plan analyze, personalize, design, apply, and evaluate student learning.
• Supports teachers in developing and implementing classroom management techniques and strategies.
• Supports teacher’s development by co‑teaching, modeling, and observing and providing feedback.
• Develops teachers’ capacity to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
• Builds teachers’ capacity to utilize a variety of data to make informed decisions about instructional practices and high‑impact strategies.
• Analyze student data to drive instructional planning.
• Models how to use the district curriculum/unit plans to plan instruction and common assessments for all learners through the Backwards by Design method.
• Engages teachers in the coaching cycle to achieve personalized learning goals.
• Supports teachers in implementing the district curriculum/unit plans and LCISD Instructional Handbook with fidelity.
• Deepens teachers understanding of content standards, district curriculum/unit plans and resources available for teaching
• Shares with campus staff research, best practices, resources, instructional technology tools, and/or emerging trends aligned with district curriculum and beliefs.
• Develops teachers’ understanding of vertical alignment of curriculum.

School and District Leader:

• Model attitudes, behaviors, and actions that are aligned to the district and campus vision.
• Attends and actively participates in scheduled district instructional coach meetings and/or trainings and shares the learning with campus.
• Develops positive working relationships with district and campus staff, honoring confidentiality as appropriate.
• Develops capacity of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to function effectively to improve student learning.
• Collaborates regularly with campus leadership
• Provides job-embedded professional learning for individual teachers and collaborative teams that positively impacts student achievement.
• Serves as a mentor for teachers.
• Supports teachers in transferring and synthesizing alternatives or refinements to current practices

Catalyst for Continuous Learning and Growth:

• Influences change for improvement by introducing new ideas, making observations, questioning current practices, and exploring alternatives.
• Conducts non-evaluative observations and walk-throughs that provide teachers with constructive feedback.
• Exhibits a growth mind set by modeling continuous learning to stay current in the best practices of teaching and to be a thought-leader on the campus.

Other:

• Engage school and community in academic activities – family engagement activities.
• Attendance at work is an essential function.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor or designee.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful classroom experience
• Leadership experience (such as campus lead teacher, team leader, department chair, curriculum writer, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a valid Texas teaching certificate as required for assignment

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work with and lead adult learners
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Effective interpersonal skills (such as building rapport, actively listening, and giving/receiving feedback)
• In-depth knowledge of instructional practices, effective classroom management, and student engagement
• Experience with developing and delivering professional learning
• Ability to disaggregate data, identify core issues, and assist with implementation
• Strong organizational skills
• Collaborate with other school leaders regarding student academic needs
• Technological proficiency with productivity, the learning management system, and digital tools to maximize student learning

OTHER INFORMATION:

Working Conditions: Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Maintain emotional control under stress; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; move small stacks to textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom or adaptive equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

GROUP / GRADE: Wage/Hour Status: Exempt; Reports To: Principal; Date Revised: May 2022