Instructional Coach

San Antonio ISD; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

San Antonio ISD is seeking an Instructional Coach to work on-site in San Antonio, TX, collaborating with teachers and campus leaders to design, model, and co-teach standards-based lessons aligned with district goals.

The role includes regular classroom observations, feedback and coaching cycles, plus planning and delivering professional development to improve instructional practices and student outcomes across grade levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience designing standards-aligned curriculum and instructional materials.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver professional development sessions.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable feedback.
• Facilitate coaching cycles and data-driven conversations.
• Support implementation of district initiatives.
• Maintain documentation of coaching activities.
• Collaborate with administrators to identify campus needs.

Skills

Curriculum Development

Coaching

Educational Leadership

Staff Development

Data-driven instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Advanced degree in Curriculum/Instruction/Educational Leadership

Job description

Company Description

San Antonio ISD (SAISD) is Bexar County’s third-largest school district, serving more than 42,000 students in the heart of San Antonio, Texas. The district offers extensive program choices, including dual-language and bilingual education, career exploration, college-preparation, and non-traditional academies such as PK-8 campuses. SAISD provides specialized learning options through magnet programs and innovative schools with diverse instructional models. The district is home to the city’s only public Montessori, all-girls and all-boys schools, a 100 percent dual-language school, and International Baccalaureate programs at elementary, middle, and high school levels. SAISD employees benefit from competitive salaries, low-cost health plans, and dual pension offerings (Social Security and TRS), working in a mission-driven environment focused on changing lives one student at a time.

Role Description

The Instructional Coach is a full-time, on-site role located in San Antonio, TX, supporting educators in improving instructional practices and student outcomes. This role involves collaborating with teachers and campus leaders to design, model, and co-teach standards-based lessons aligned with district curriculum and goals. The Instructional Coach provides regular classroom observations, feedback, and coaching cycles, and facilitates data-driven conversations to refine instructional strategies. Daily responsibilities include planning and delivering professional development sessions, supporting implementation of district initiatives, and sharing best practices across grade levels and content areas. The role also requires maintaining accurate documentation of coaching activities, working closely with administrators to identify campus needs, and contributing to a positive, inclusive, and student-centered school culture.

Qualifications

• Ability to design and refine standards-aligned Curriculum Development and instructional materials that meet diverse learner needs.


• Demonstrated Coaching skills, including conducting classroom observations, providing actionable feedback, and facilitating ongoing coaching cycles.


• Experience in Educational Leadership, collaborating with campus administration and teacher teams to implement instructional initiatives.


• Background in Staff Development, including planning and delivering effective professional learning for educators.


• Strong foundation in Education, with knowledge of current pedagogy, assessment practices, and culturally responsive teaching.


• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required; advanced degree in curriculum, instruction, or educational leadership preferred.


• Valid Texas teaching certification and successful classroom teaching experience, preferably in an urban or diverse school setting.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build trust and work effectively with educators and leaders.


• Proficiency in using student data and instructional technology to support planning, coaching, and professional development.