K-12 Instructional Coach & PLC Leader

Gestalt Community Schools; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Gestalt Community Schools is seeking an experienced Instructional Coach to support teachers across campuses in Tennessee. The role focuses on research-based coaching strategies, professional development, and implementing common core alignment to improve student outcomes.

You will partner with principals and deans, model best practices, observe classrooms, provide actionable feedback, and help teachers develop plans aligned to school goals.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of teaching experience at upper levels with demonstrated gap closure.
• Ability to design and deliver professional development for teachers.
• Experience guiding adults and facilitating collaborative learning.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Capacity to manage multiple coaching projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate teacher understanding and implementation of standards via school-wide PLCs.
• Support Curriculum Frameworks training through feedback and coaching.
• Create learning plans for teams aligned to school goals.
• Use coaching strategies to gradually release responsibility to teachers.
• Analyze classroom practice through observations and data review.
• Provide clear feedback based on practice and data.
• Collaborate with principals and deans to set academic goals.
• Co-Present during New Teacher Seminar & GCS Educator’s Conference.
• Attend monthly Coaching Meetings.

Skills

4+ years teaching

Coaching & PD delivery

Data analysis

Communication skills

Project management

Job description

Gestalt Community Schools is seeking an experienced Instructional Coach to support teachers across campuses in Tennessee. The role focuses on research-based coaching strategies, professional development, and implementing common core alignment to improve student outcomes.

You will partner with principals and deans, model best practices, observe classrooms, provide actionable feedback, and help teachers develop plans aligned to school goals.