Instructional Coach - 2026/2027 School Year (Woodlawn Middle School)

Woodlawn Middle School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodlawn Middle School in Chicago, IL seeks a full-time Instructional Coach for the 2026/2027 school year to support teachers and improve student readiness for college.

The role involves coaching 8-12 teachers, guiding lesson planning, assessment design, data analysis, and leading professional development, aligned with UC Charter School standards. Starting date is immediate with a salary range of $70,000–$85,000 and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Masters degree preferred and 5+ years in education.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) is required.
• Endorsement in English/Language Arts/Mathematics content area preferred.
• Ability to coach and communicate effectively with teachers and staff.
• Experience in urban school environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coach a content-area team of 8-12 teachers using instructional coaching cycles.
• Apply the Danielson Framework to teacher growth.
• Lead data cycles to inform instruction.
• Plan and deliver professional development.
• Support leaders with high-stakes assessments.
• Participate on the Instructional Leadership Team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Master's degree

Urban education experience

Data-driven instruction

Professional collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Illinois PEL

ELA/Math endorsement

Job description

Instructional Coach - 2026/2027 School Year (Woodlawn Middle School)

University of Chicago Woodlawn Middle School - Chicago, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5911553

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

About the Campus:

The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School (UCW) opened in September 2006. It has a three-part mission: 1) to assist students in developing the habits of mind, work, and heart to be successful in college and good citizens of their community; 2) to contribute to the community through student research, service, and leadership; and 3) to improve teaching and learning by serving as a site of professional development for teachers and school leaders. Woodlawn Middle School educates students in grades 6 - 8.

Position Summary:

Full-time, salaried, instructional coach position responsible for supporting and providing instructional guidance of teachers to best prepare students, regardless of tested ability, for success in college. Responsibilities include coaching a team of 8-12 teachers of a content area focused on, but not limited to: lesson planning, instructional delivery, curriculum integration, designing formative assessments using the learning standards of the University of Chicago Charter School, analyzing assessment data, and participating in and leading professional development activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as an instructional coach to a content area of teachers, engaging them in instructional coaching cycles (including lesson plan feedback and guidance, observation feedback and guidance, and debrief cycles).
• Use the Danielson Framework as a coaching guide for teacher growth and development.
• Lead and engage teachers in data cycles to best support instructional needs.
• Has proven results in terms of assessment data and overall classroom performance.
• Serve on the Instructional Leadership Team.
• Plan and lead professional development in response to coaching cycles and student data.
• Support school leadership with planning and preparation for high-stake assessments (i.e. Illinois Assessment of Readiness, Northwest Evaluation Association).
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Masters Degree and at least 5 years of experience in education is preferred.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) is required. Endorsement in English/Language Arts/Mathematics content area strongly preferred.
• Qualified applicants will be an excellent teacher with proven experience enabling urban students to meet high expectations.
• Reflective and receptive to providing and receiving professional feedback, video-recording and coaching; collaborative, collegial, goal-oriented, mission-driven, accountable, responsible, self-managed, and self-motivated and have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience serving in an urban school environment preferred.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders.

Salary Range

$70,000.00 - $85,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The salary will be commensurate of years of experience and education.

Benefits

UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide .

UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS’s commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $70,000 to $85,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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