Instructional Coach for Elementary

Metropolitan School District of Warren Township; United States; Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Metropolitan School District of Warren Township is seeking an Instructional Coach (K-4) at Lakeside Elementary School to support implementation of reading and math interventions, drive district and school-based professional development, and mentor new staff across K-4. This role emphasizes data-driven instruction and collaboration with curriculum leaders.

The position requires a Master’s degree, 5 years of teaching or counseling experience, and an Indiana teaching license.

Formación

• Master's degree required.
• Five years of classroom teaching or school counseling experience.
• Indiana School Teaching license required.

Responsabilidades

• Support teachers with reading and math strategies to raise achievement.
• Lead district-aligned professional development and implement best practices.
• Develop instructional strategies and classroom management for new staff.
• Collaborate with literacy and STEM curriculum leaders to share the district vision.
• Use data from district assessments to guide instruction and improve performance.
• Maintain records and reports necessary for job execution.

Conocimientos

Positivity

Curriculum knowledge

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Leadership

Online platforms

Stakeholder collaboration

Communications

Resource alignment

Educación

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Instructional Coach
• Date Posted: 10/19/2026
• Location: Lakeside Elementary School

JOB TITLE: Instructional Coach (K-4)

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt (Professional), salaried employee

WORK DAYS: 190 days (does not include holidays)

WORK YEAR: The work year for the Instructional Coach (K-4) begins approximately 3 workdays before the first scheduled attendance day for students, and ends approximately 3 workdays after the last scheduled day for students.

SALARY SCHEDULE & BENEFITS: The Instructional Coach is paid on the "Teacher" salary schedule, and is eligible for benefits on the "Teacher" benefits schedule.

REPORTS TO: Instructional Coach reports to the Building Principals and Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning

SUPERVISES: N/A

GENERAL SUMMARY: The Instructional Coach (K-4) will work with instructional coaches, general education, special education, and virtual teachers in KDG through 4th Grade to improve student achievement through assistance with effective implementation of integrated reading and math instruction and interventions to meet all students' needs.

Essential Functions:

• 1. Support teachers with the implementation of effective reading and math strategies and interventions that increase student achievement through collaboration and coaching (Invest in People, Invest in the Future of our Graduates)
• 2. Leads district aligned, building based professional development and supports teachers through implementation of those best practices (Invest in People, Invest in the Future of our Graduates)
• 3. Develops teachers, new to Warren, in the area of instruction and classroom management (Invest in People, Invest in the Future of our Graduates)
• 4. Collaborates with Coordinator of Literacy Curriculum and Coordinator of STEM Curriculum to effectively communicate the district's instructional vision (Invest in People, Invest in Efficiencies)
• 5. Exhibits an understanding of current scientifically-based research in instructional practices and continuous improvement (Invest in People)
• 6. Actively participates in building level data meetings, data collection, and analysis of school-wide data based on district calendars (Invest in the Future of our Graduates, Invest in Efficiencies)
• 7. Assists teachers in the use of district common assessments and benchmarking data to guide instruction and track academic performance (Invest in the Future of our Graduates, Invest in Efficiencies)
• 8. Develops teachers in their use of digital content to support instructional practices and tracks monthly data (Invest in People, Invest in Efficiencies)
• 9. Contributes to the development and revision of curriculum; serves on curriculum mapping team (Invest in Efficiencies)
• 10. Supports projects based on grant writings and supervision of Title I Grant (Invest in Efficiencies)
• 11. Supports textbook adoption process for reading materials and math materials (6 year rotation) (Invest in Efficiencies)
• 12. Supports Journey of a Graduate implementation
• 13. Develops and maintains such records and reports as are necessary to the successful execution of the job
• 14. Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 1. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Curriculum and Professional Learning

SKILLS AND PROFICIENCIES:

• 1. Exudes positivity and proactive/solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• 2. Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment.
• 3. Ability to produce, analyze, interpret and summarize data.
• 4. Ability to interpret policy and procedures.
• 5. Knowledge of best practices at the district and building level.
• 6. Capacity to learn and become proficient on online learning platforms and tools.
• 7. Ability to maintain relationships with different departments of the organization for proper coordination and with grantees or fund providers.
• 8. Must possess excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• 9. Must possess strong writing and verbal communication/presentation skills.
• 10. Ability to align budgetary, human and material resources with goals and reporting requirements for district and IDOE.

ENTRY-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1. Education/Training: An earned Master's degree from an accredited institution is required.
• 2. Experience: Five years of experience as a classroom teacher or school counselor in a public school setting is required.
• 3. Certification and/or Licenses: Holds a valid Indiana School Teaching license.
• 4. Other: The ability to perform the essential functions and fulfill the physical/sensory/environmental requirements of the job (with or without reasonable accommodations) is required. Success in working with people in establishing goals, setting objectives and developing action plans to produce the expected results is expected.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The duties and responsibilities of the Instructional Coach (K-4) primarily involve a daily combination of office work, traveling through the school building and grounds, and interacting with students, teachers and parents. Efficient use of a personal computer is important to the effective accomplishment of these job responsibilities.

This job does not require heavy lifting or other physical abilities often associated with manual labor.

SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: The ability to communicate verbally in person and via telephone is very important. The ability to compose documents that are readily and fully understood is very important.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Tasks are regularly performed without significant exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.