Instructional Coach - Middle School Social Studies (In Anticipation of Future Openings)

Frisco ISD; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution seeks a dedicated Instructional Coach to enhance teacher effectiveness and student achievement. This vital role focuses on building teacher capacity through professional learning and collaborative support, ensuring that all students receive high-quality instruction. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of curriculum and instructional strategies, along with a passion for fostering a positive learning environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact the educational landscape significantly, working closely with educators to implement innovative practices and support continuous improvement. If you are committed to educational excellence and eager to make a difference, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Valid Texas Secondary Teacher Certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and coaching to improve student learning.
• Collaborate with educators to enhance teaching skills.
• Support implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies.

Skills

Curriculum Knowledge

Collaboration Skills

Instructional Strategies

Planning Protocols

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Texas Secondary Teacher Certification

Job description

Job Title: Instructional Coach - Middle School Social Studies (In Anticipation of Future Openings)

Reports to: Campus Principal

Dept/School: Teaching and Learning

Work Year: 184 Days

Base Salary: Teacher Pay Scale + Stipend

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Assist with closing the student achievement gap and accelerate learning for all students by building teacher capacity through job-embedded professional learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Valid Texas Secondary Teacher Certification in appropriate core content area

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong knowledge of current curriculum and instructional strategies
• Effective collaborator
• Knowledge of effective planning protocols

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of classroom experience preferred
• Campus leadership experience preferred
• Experience facilitating professional learning preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Support and provide training and coaching to improve student learning and achievement.
• Support others in building their teaching skills.
• Assist in application of new knowledge.
• Provide ongoing learning and sustainment.
• Increase the overall quality of effective content instruction.
• Support department teacher teams in instructional planning processes and instruction aligned to the four critical questions of a professional learning community.
• Lead learning with the primary purpose to support, guide, and lead educators and teams of educators to positively impact learner achievement.
• Collaborate with campus/District leaders and colleagues in order to promote continuous improvement at the classroom level, ensuring high levels of learning for all students.
• Support the implementation of quality core instruction by developing teacher understanding of state and course specific standards, FISD curriculum, and current instructional practices.
• Support, communicate, and model district priorities.
• Assist District and campus administration in identifying areas for growth.
• Collaborate regularly with content coordinator and campus supervising administrator to ensure coaching impacts student performance.
• Collaborate with Teaching and Learning staff to design and lead professional learning.
• Facilitate informal, job-embedded professional learning on an ongoing basis at the District and campus level based on District, campus, and department goals.
• Support teachers in implementing strategies from professional learning into the classrooms through ongoing interaction, reflection, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support teachers and teams to provide high levels of learning for all students with guidance from the Teaching and Learning department.
• Foster trusting relationships with staff and build a positive culture within the department.
• Assist in the implementation of evidence-based teaching strategies in classrooms.
• Assist teacher teams in interpreting formative and summative assessment data, and in using assessment information to adjust instruction.
• Collaborate with teams in the use of structured reflection to create targeted action steps that lead to personalized student learning opportunities.
• Exhibit non-evaluative growth mindset and utilize coaching skills to help teachers and teams evaluate progress and set action steps for continuous improvement.
• Exhibit a high level of ethics and confidentiality in regard to student and teacher records and classroom performance.
• Attend professional learning sessions to increase coaching skills; these may occur during the school year or summer.
• Attend district instructional coach meetings with teaching and learning.
• Collaborate actively as partners between General and Special Education ICs, ESL teachers, etc., and facilitate collaboration for department teachers.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Instructional Coaches also serve as department heads. Most department head duties (operational management of the department) are completed outside the normal school day. Instructional coaching periods (non-teaching periods) will be provided that will provide time to support teachers within the department.

OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED: Frisco ISD retains the right to adjust the responsibilities and assignments of all positions as needed to meet the needs of the District.

WORK RELATIONSHIPS: Frisco ISD is committed to fostering a collaborative work environment that honors and supports the social and emotional well-being of all. Employees are expected to interact in a manner that is becoming of educators and promotes high levels of productivity for the benefit of the students we serve.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Maintain emotional control under stress; flexibility to meet the needs of staff members in their department. Duties are physically demanding, including moving between rooms and moving small stacks of textbooks; organizing, storing, and distribution of content specific materials; and moving media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.

Application Deadline: February 10, 2025 (4:00 PM CST)

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Approved By: Pamela K. Linton, Ed.D.
Chief Human Resources Officer

Date: 1/28/2025

The Frisco Independent School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, national origin, gender, age, religion, or disability status of otherwise qualified individuals. FISD does not discriminate on the basis of membership or application for membership in the uniformed services.