Instructional Coach: Elevate Teaching & Data-Driven Growth

Illinois Education Job Bank; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An instructional coach serves as a non-evaluative peer and specialist to help teachers improve instructional practices, raise student achievement, and implement district curricula across classrooms.

Key duties include coaching with 1:1 or small groups, modeling instruction, leading professional development, analyzing data to guide differentiation, and aligning resources with state standards while traveling for meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• 3–5 years of teaching experience.
• Prior instructional coach or similar role experience.
• Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills.
• Strong understanding of curriculum standards and pedagogy.
• Proficiency with educational technology.
• Experience leading professional development sessions.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and travel as required.
• Workdays may include unconventional hours.

Responsibilities

• Coaching teachers through 1:1 or small-group cycles with co-planning and co-teaching.
• Model instructional strategies and tech integration in live classrooms.
• Design, lead, and facilitate workshops and PLCs.
• Analyze assessment data to guide differentiated instruction.
• Align materials and practices with state standards.
• Provide non-evaluative support for professional growth.
• Conduct classroom observations and give constructive feedback.
• Collaborate with staff to implement school improvement plans.
• Travel for meetings, professional development, and responsibilities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Data-driven instruction

Analytical problem-solving

Professional development leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in education or related field

Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction / Educational Leadership / Instructional Design (preferred)

Job description

An instructional coach serves as a non-evaluative peer and specialist to help teachers improve instructional practices, raise student achievement, and implement district curricula across classrooms.

Key duties include coaching with 1:1 or small groups, modeling instruction, leading professional development, analyzing data to guide differentiation, and aligning resources with state standards while traveling for meetings as needed.