Instructional Coach (1)

Petersburg; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Petersburg City Public Schools seeks an instructional coach to support the professional growth of secondary teachers, enabling effective instructional practices, classroom observations, feedback, modeling, and data analysis.

The coach will plan staff development, collaborate with district content specialists, and work with teachers to develop bench marks and targeted lessons, enhancing student learning across content areas.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education; content-area focus in English and/or mathematics.
• Five years classroom teaching experience.
• Post-Graduate Professional licensure or endorsements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support professional growth of secondary teachers.
• Provide job-embedded coaching through observations and feedback.
• Model effective instructional techniques across content areas.
• Develop and deliver staff development aligned to needs.
• Collaborate with district specialists to build capacity.

Skills

SOL knowledge

Adult learner strategies

Data-driven instruction

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Team collaboration

Education transcript requirement

Education

Master's degree in education or related field

Content focus in English and/or mathematics

Tools

MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Petersburg City Public Schools

• Position Type: Instructional Coach/ Instructional Coach
• Date Posted: 6/24/2026
• Location: Petersburg High School

Job Title: Instructional Coach
Salary Range: $62,983-$97,048
Supervisor: Principal
Job Classification: Exempt
Contract Length: 11-months (220 days)
Job Summary
The instructional coach is responsible for supporting the professional growth and development of all secondary teachers to facilitate learning and independent application of effective instructional practices. The instructional coach provides job-embedded support through classroom observations, prescriptive feedback, modeling, data analysis, and planning across content areas. The instructional coach plans and conducts staff development based on accessed school and/or teacher needs. The instructional coach works collaboratively with district level content program specialists to develop and build capacity of all K-5 teachers.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) and the school division's curricular requirements
• Assesses the individual and collective needs of teachers at assigned school(s)
• Creates a comprehensive and systematic plan to support the professional growth of teachers
• Models effective instructional techniques and strategies that engage learners
• Provides coaching assistance through observation of instruction and delivery of timely and appropriate feedback
• Assists with writing exemplary lesson plans to serve as a model
• Assists with the development of classroom, school, and district level benchmark assessments
• Works collaboratively with teachers to analyze data and plan targeted and appropriate lessons
• Works collaboratively with Title I teachers, core content program specialists to identify needs and develop a plan of support
• Models and provides support with classroom motivation and management to help teachers establish classroom environments conducive to learning
• Plans and conducts high quality professional development activities for school and district staff based on identified needs
• Stays abreast of current developments, research and new technology to enhance teaching and learning
• Attends required staff development activities, instructional coach meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of teaching and learning;
• Demonstrated knowledge of techniques and strategies used to support adult learners;
• Demonstrated ability to use data to increase effectiveness of teachers through lesson plan development, professional development, and modeling best practices;
• Ability to develop and present ideas effectively, orally and in written form;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include: Word, PowerPoint and Excel and the use of other instructional technology tools;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other administrative staff, subordinates, supervisors, the School Board, and the general public.
• The applicant shall provide a transcript that specifies graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in education or closely related field of study.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A Master's degree is required for this position.Credentials shall include, at minimum, strong academic preparation in a content area education with a concentration in English and/or mathematics
• Experience: Five years of experience as a classroom teacher is a requirement for this position.
• Licensure and Certification: A Post-Graduate Professional in a Secondary Content area or other combination of related endorsement(s) preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment. Duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.