Instructional Coach - Jackson-Via Elementary School (2026-27 School Year)

Jackson-Via Elementary School; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson-Via Elementary School in Charlottesville, Virginia seeks an Instructional Coach to positively impact student achievement and professional learning through coaching and demonstrating best instructional practice.

The role involves using a coaching model, supporting division-level initiatives, collaborating with the principal on school improvement, and guiding teachers in implementing effective instructional strategies. Strong communication and data interpretation are essential.

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with adult learners based on their changing needs.
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of SOL content and skills across content areas and grade levels K-8.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer research-based practices into classroom instruction.
• Strong, demonstrated belief in teacher efficacy and the power of continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Effectively use a coaching model to assist in the continuous improvement of instruction.
• Support teachers in the implementation of division-level initiatives and programs.
• Collaborate with the principal to determine what instructional support is needed to achieve the goals of the school improvement plan.
• Assist teachers in integrating highly effective instructional practices into their plans and lessons.
• Work with administrators and teachers to interpret student achievement data and determine related instructional needs.
• Observe, access resources, collect data, provide feedback, and demonstrate lessons in classrooms as requested.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adult learning

Planning & organization

SOL content knowledge

Data interpretation

Feedback delivery

Education

Virginia teaching license

3+ years classroom experience

Supervision & Administration endorsement (preferred)

Job description

Instructional Coach - Jackson-Via Elementary School (2026-27 School Year)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5962427
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 16, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Job Title: Instructional Coach

Location: Jackson-Via Elementary School

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary:

To positively impact student achievement and professional learning through coaching and demonstrating best instructional practice.

Essential Functions:

• Effectively use a coaching model to assist in the continuous improvement of instruction.
• Support teachers in the implementation of division-level initiatives and programs.
• Collaborate with the principal to determine what instructional support is needed to achieve the goals of the school improvement plan.
• Assist teachers in integrating highly effective instructional practices into their plans and lessons.
• Work with administrators and teachers to interpret student achievement data and determine related instructional needs.
• Observe, access resources, collect data, provide feedback, and demonstrate lessons in classrooms as requested.

Required Qualifications:

• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with adult learners based on their changing needs.
• Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Working knowledge of SOL content and skills across content areas and grade levels K-8.
• Demonstrated ability to transfer research-based practices into classroom instruction.
• Strong, demonstrated belief in teacher efficacy and the power of continuous learning.

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and/or experience in using the cognitive coaching process.
• Ability to model instructional strategies, including differentiation techniques, across content areas and grade levels.
• Skills in building collaborative relationships with principals and with teachers at all levels of experience.
• Knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data.
• Ability to maintain relationships, which are supportive of both teachers and administrators, with student learning as the focus.
• Acts as a resource who is skillful, reliable, credible, and accessible.
• Communicate the goals and processes of the coaching model, and use it effectively in working with teachers.

Education & Experience:

• A valid Virginia teaching license and at least three years of successful classroom experience.
• Preferred Supervision and Administration endorsement.

Report To: Building Principal

Contract Length:

220 Days

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $66,617 to $108,051 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• John Kronstain , Principal
• Tall Oaks Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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