Instructional Coach: Elevate Teaching & Collaboration

Manassas Park City Schools; Cougar (WA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manassas Park City Schools is seeking an Instructional Coach to strengthen instructional practice and build teacher capacity across the district. The role emphasizes non-evaluative feedback, collaboration with the Division of Teaching & Learning, and job-embedded professional learning to improve student outcomes.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Virginia teaching license, have 5+ years of teaching experience with proven impact, and demonstrate leadership, data-informed decision making,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Virginia Department of Education teaching license with any endorsement.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience, including demonstrated impact on student achievement and experience working with students with the greatest needs.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and foster a professional community of adult learners.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and strong interpersonal abilities, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Proficiency in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions.
• Evidence of teacher leadership.
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and lifelong learning.
• Evidence of professional growth through leadership roles and participation in high-quality professional development

Responsibilities

• Model instructional lessons in classrooms on a daily or weekly basis.
• Support teachers’ understanding of curriculum, assessments, instructional frameworks, and data analysis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and fellow coaches.
• Provide guidance and coordination to ensure curriculum implementation aligns with district initiatives and best instructional practices.
• Collaborate with building administration to create and maintain an articulated coaching schedule.
• Support teachers in understanding and implementing the MPCS mission and core values.
• Facilitate and support collaborative teams within school buildings.
• Assist teachers with instructional resources, materials, tools, and planning supports, including the implementation of new resources.
• Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction at all levels.
• Assist with lesson planning, pacing, differentiation, and selection of instructional strategies to meet diverse student needs.
• Support teachers in the “strategic how” of teaching by sharing multiple instructional strategies during planning sessions.
• Conduct informal, non-evaluative classroom observations and provide feedback to support professional growth and student success.
• Design and deliver professional development using a variety of formats and targeted topics.
• Develop individualized coaching plans focused on improving instructional practice and student outcomes.
• Apply principles of Adult Learning Theory to motivate and support adult learners.
• Contribute to the development of systems and structures that improve instructional practice within schools.
• Provide job-embedded professional learning beyond assigned coaching responsibilities.
• Maintain responsibility for ongoing professional growth and skill development.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and vision of Manassas Park City Schools

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Growth mindset

Data analysis

Teacher leadership

Pedagogy

Lifelong learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Job description

Manassas Park City Schools is seeking an Instructional Coach to strengthen instructional practice and build teacher capacity across the district. The role emphasizes non-evaluative feedback, collaboration with the Division of Teaching & Learning, and job-embedded professional learning to improve student outcomes.

The successful candidate will hold a valid Virginia teaching license, have 5+ years of teaching experience with proven impact, and demonstrate leadership, data-informed decision making,