K-12 Instructional Leader (EL/ELD & Data Coaching)

West Contra Costa Unified School District; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

West Contra Costa Unified School District is seeking a K-12 Instructional Specialist to lead instructional development and coaching for teachers and paraprofessionals. The role focuses on English learners, Special Education students and underperforming students, ensuring universal access to a challenging core curriculum and district standards.

The Specialist will provide professional development, use data to inform instruction, and collaborate with administrators and central staff to support EL

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid California Administrative Credential.
• Five years of certificated service with at least three years of teaching experience.
• CLAD or equivalent credential required.

Responsibilities

• Assess instructional needs and develop and improve instructional programs; lead professional development and implementation.
• Provide on-site professional development and coaching; monitor effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Establish coaching relationships with teachers to improve instructional practices and student achievement.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback; monitor instruction quality via data and checklists.
• Interpret school, class and student data to plan programs and support data-driven decisions.
• Monitor EL progress with EL data to inform instruction and program effectiveness.
• Guide teachers in action plans and standards-based lesson planning.

Skills

PD best practices

Instructional methods

Curriculum & assessments

District policies

K-12 policy knowledge

EL policies

Communication

Diversity collaboration

Confidentiality

Leadership

Tech proficiency

Multi-tasking

Travel

Professionalism

Education

CA Administrative Credential

5+ years certificated service

CLAD credential

Job description

West Contra Costa Unified School District is seeking a K-12 Instructional Specialist to lead instructional development and coaching for teachers and paraprofessionals. The role focuses on English learners, Special Education students and underperforming students, ensuring universal access to a challenging core curriculum and district standards.

The Specialist will provide professional development, use data to inform instruction, and collaborate with administrators and central staff to support EL