Instructional Coach for Digital Learning

Newport News Public Schools; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Newport News Public Schools seeks an Instructional Coach for Digital Learning to strengthen Tier 1 instruction across content areas. The role collaborates with teachers, school leaders, and district staff to enhance instruction through coaching, modeling, and data-informed reflection.

The DLC leverages technology to deepen student engagement and instructional design, focusing on instructional improvement rather than device support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology, or a related field.
• Professional teaching license with endorsements in Administration and Supervision; Ed.S. or doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience.
• Demonstrated instructional leadership and strong communication skills.
• Thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment including instructional technology trends.
• Ability to coach adult learners and facilitate job-embedded professional learning.

Responsibilities

• Coach teachers to strengthen Tier 1 instructional practice with technology support.
• Model high-quality instruction through co-planning and co-teaching.
• Guide teachers in analyzing student work and data to assess impact.
• Facilitate reflective coaching cycles grounded in evidence of practice.
• Lead and influence instructional improvement by building teacher capacity.

Skills

Curriculum alignment

Instructional coaching

Adult learning facilitation

Data-informed reflection

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction / Instructional Technology

Job description

Job Summary

The Instructional Coach for Digital Learning (DLC) is an instructional coach, responsible for strengthening Tier 1 classroom instruction across all content areas. The DLC works collaboratively with teachers, school leaders, and district staff to strengthen high-quality instruction and strong Tier 1 teaching through coaching, modeling, co-planning, and data-informed reflection. The DLC leverages technology strategically to enhance teaching and learning, using digital tools and resources to deepen student engagement, support instructional design, and improve student outcomes. This role prioritizes instructional improvement and does not include primary responsibility for technical troubleshooting or device support.

Job Summary

The Instructional Coach for Digital Learning (DLC) is an instructional coach, responsible for strengthening Tier 1 classroom instruction across all content areas. The DLC works collaboratively with teachers, school leaders, and district staff to strengthen high-quality instruction and strong Tier 1 teaching through coaching, modeling, co-planning, and data-informed reflection. The DLC leverages technology strategically to enhance teaching and learning, using digital tools and resources to deepen student engagement, support instructional design, and improve student outcomes. This role prioritizes instructional improvement and does not include primary responsibility for technical troubleshooting or device support.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills And/or Abilities Required)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology, or a related field
• Professional teaching license with endorsements in Administration and Supervision; Education Specialist (Ed.S.) or doctoral degree preferred
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience
• Demonstrated instructional leadership and strong communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, including current issues and trends in instructional technology
• Ability to effectively coach adult learners and facilitate job-embedded professional learning

Essential Duties

DLC as an Instructional Coach

• Coach teachers to strengthen Tier 1instructional practice, including lesson design, student engagement, differentiation, formative assessment, and feedback, with technology serving as a support for
• Model high-quality instructional strategies through co-planning, co-teaching, observation, and reflective dialogue integrating technology when it meaningfully supports student thinking and
• Guide teachers in analyzing student working and learning data to assess instructional impact and adjust practice, using technology as a tool for analysis and
• Facilitate reflective coaching cycles grounded in evidence of instructional practice and student outcomes, leading to specific, actionable improvements in
• Lead and influence instructional improvement by building teacher capacity and collective efficacy through coaching cycles, collaborative team learning, modeling, and inquiry aligned to division

DLC as a Professional Learning Designer, Facilitator and Systems Connector

• Design and deliver job-embedded professional learning aligned to division instructional priorities, curriculum expectations, and high-quality instructional
• Ensure transfer of professional learning into classroom practice through follow-up coaching, modeling, feedback, and sustained
• Evaluate the effectiveness of professional learning and coaching support based on instructional impact and changes in teacher
• Support teachers in the purposeful use of digital tools, online and blended learning models, and collaborative learning environments to extend and deepen student
• Support the instructional use of district-adopted platforms and digital resources in alignment with curriculum and instructional
• Partner with school administrators to align coaching support with school improvement goals and instructional
• Serve as a member of the school’s instructional leadership team, contributing to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of instructional priorities and school improvement
• Work collaboratively with district-level instructional supervisors and specialists to support curriculum-aligned instructional

DLC as a Professional Team Member

• Coordinate with technical support teams as needed, while maintaining a clear boundary:

This role does not serve as primary technical support and remains focused on instructional improvement.

To review the full job description, please review the following website:

https://nnschools.org/hr/jobs/descriptions.html

For further information regarding the position's compensation, please visit this link: NNPS COMPENSATION.