K-2 Instructional Coach: Elevate Reading & Math

Eastford Road School; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Southbridge Public Schools Eastford Road School in Southbridge, MA seeks an Instructional Coach for PreK-2 to build teacher capacity and strengthen instruction across the school. The coach will model practices, provide coaching, and lead professional learning to improve literacy, math, and data-informed decision making.

The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and district partners to support continuous improvement and student achievement, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• M. Ed. in reading, education, special education, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and small-group coaching to support lesson planning and reflection.
• Model effective instructional practices through demonstration lessons, co-teaching, peer observation, and mentoring.
• Support teachers in addressing the needs of struggling learners and students requiring additional intervention.
• Develop and facilitate professional learning aligned with school and district instructional priorities.
• Foster collaboration and professional learning communities focused on continuous improvement and vertical alignment.
• Analyze assessment data and student work to inform instruction.
• Collaborate with school leadership to identify instructional priorities and monitor progress toward goals.
• Participate in coaching, leadership, and professional learning activities.

Skills

Literacy coaching

Math instruction

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

M. Ed. in reading, education, special education, or related field

MA Reading certification

Job description

Southbridge Public Schools Eastford Road School in Southbridge, MA seeks an Instructional Coach for PreK-2 to build teacher capacity and strengthen instruction across the school. The coach will model practices, provide coaching, and lead professional learning to improve literacy, math, and data-informed decision making.

The successful candidate will collaborate with teachers, administrators, and district partners to support continuous improvement and student achievement, with an emphasis on