Instructional Leadership Coach—District Network Support

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago, IL seeks an Instructional Support Leader to strengthen classroom practice across Network 7, focusing on elementary schools in the west and southwest areas. The role emphasizes CCSS, MTSS, and CIWP, providing coaching, differentiated instructional support, and data-driven planning to advance student outcomes district-wide.

A BS and valid IL teaching cert are required; a Type 75 certificate is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum and Instruction, or Educational Leadership is highly preferred.
• Valid standard teaching certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education with appropriate grade level and content endorsements is required.
• General Administrative (Type 75) Certificate issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (or equivalent outside Illinois) preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of classroom teaching experience; minimum of three (3) years coaching or PD design for teachers and leaders.

Responsibilities

• Build day-to-day instructional capacity of classroom teachers and school administrators in a portfolio of schools to deliver core district and network priorities.
• Provide differentiated instructional support by modeling effective, research-based instructional practices and drive data-informed instructional planning.
• Consult with Principals and leadership teams to develop data-informed strategies for curriculum development, professional development plans, and student progress monitoring.
• Design and lead professional development around Common Core implementation for network teacher leaders and network administrators.
• Organize and communicate network initiatives to support instructional improvement and student achievement.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Data-informed instruction

Curriculum mapping

Professional development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Education or Leadership

Illinois Standard Teaching Certificate

Type 75 Administrative Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Chicago Public Schools in Chicago, IL seeks an Instructional Support Leader to strengthen classroom practice across Network 7, focusing on elementary schools in the west and southwest areas. The role emphasizes CCSS, MTSS, and CIWP, providing coaching, differentiated instructional support, and data-driven planning to advance student outcomes district-wide.

A BS and valid IL teaching cert are required; a Type 75 certificate is preferred.