Instructional Coach - Mathematics

Patrick Henry K-8 Program School; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Patrick Henry K-8 Program School in Alexandria, VA is seeking an Instructional Coach for Mathematics to lead and support teachers in developing rigorous math practices. The role emphasizes co-planning, co-teaching, modeling, and reflection to improve student learning, aligned with ACPS goals.

This is a licensed 10-month position reporting to the Principal. Requirements include a Bachelor's in a related field (preferably Math), Virginia teaching license with endorsement, and 3–5 years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required (preferably Math).
• Virginia teaching license with endorsement in Elementary or Secondary Mathematics.
• 3–5 years of teaching experience; knowledge of instructional coaching and differentiated instruction.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate co-planning, co-teaching, modeling, reflecting and classroom visits.
• Strengthen teachers' mathematics knowledge and instructional strategies.
• Lead job-embedded professional development aligned with ACPS goals.
• Collaborate with staff to monitor progress toward coaching targets.
• Document work and maintain progress logs with teacher input.
• Meet weekly with coaching cadre to build systems supporting teaching and learning.

Skills

Instructional coaching

Professional development

Differentiated instruction

Mathematics content knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Instructional Coach - Mathematics

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Job Details

Job ID: 5926552

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Sep 15, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 28, 2026

Job Description

Job Description:

The MathematicsInstructional Coach provides leadership, professional learning, and coaching support to teachers on the development of mathematics practices that increase opportunities for all students to succeed. They are responsible for providing continuous expertise and support via the processes of co-planning, co-teaching, instructional modeling, and reflecting. The goal of the school-level coaching position is to ensure instructional coherence and rigorous learning. The math instructional coach is responsible for collaborating with school-level content specialists, executive staff, building administrators and teachers to identify school-based areas requiring immediate intervention and improvement. Coaches will meet regularly with other members of the coaching cadre and content specialists to develop and implement systemic strategies and processes, aligned with school-wide goals and ACPS long-range goals. This is a Licensed 10-month, 195 day position and reports to the School's Principal.

Location: Patrick Henry K-8 school

Qualifications:

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited College or University in a Related Field Required (preferably Math), Master's Degree Preferred.
• Certificates & Licenses: A Valid Virginia Department of Education Teaching Collegiate, or PostGraduate License, with an endorsement in areas such as Elementary Education or Secondary Mathematics.
• Experience:
  • A minimum of three to five years of successful teaching experience, Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
  • Knowledge of current research in instructional coaching, curriculum trends in instruction, teacher effectiveness, differentiated instruction, student learning, and best practices in instruction.
  • Knowledge of a variety of mathematics assessments and familiarity with state assessments.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate the consistent implementation of effective instructional and assessment strategies by supporting teaching through co-planning, co-teaching, modeling, reflecting, and focused classroom visits.
• Strengthen teachers' mathematics content knowledge and their repertoire of pedagogical strategies for teaching rigorous content to all students.
• Create and implement job-embedded professional development aligned with division-wide goals and priorities __e.g., study groups, instructional rounds, lesson-study, seminars on specific content or pedagogical practices.
• Strategically work with teachers to develop their understanding of mathematics content, pedagogy, and positive relationships within the classroom and school.
• Plan and set coherent and aligned goals for teacher development based on data related to student learning.
• Cultivate mathematics lab site classrooms and utilize them to improve the practice of all teachers.
• Develop the capacity of teachers to become mathematics instructional leaders, including coaching peers as part of building a learning community.
• Interact regularly with curriculum specialists and principals to monitor progress of students and staff in relationship to identified coaching targets and objectives.
• Document work and keep progress logs with teacher input.
• Meet weekly with instructional coaching cadre and content specialists to develop systems and structures that support the work of coaching, teaching, and learning.

Compensation : Step Placement and Salary for this position is determined by The ACPS Teachers and Other Licensed Staff Salary Scale

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.
• Public Health Compliance-Must follow safety and health protocols.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Kenard Robinson , Principal
• Patrick Henry K-8 Program School
• Email: [e-mail]

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