Middle School Academic Coach

West Springfield Public Schools; West Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

West Springfield Public Schools is seeking a Middle School Academic Coach (Math or English Language Arts) for West Springfield Middle School in Massachusetts. This full-time role focuses on coaching teachers, delivering demonstrations, and aligning instruction with district goals.

The position requires a Master's degree, familiarity with MA Frameworks, and experience in professional development. Starting Sep 28, 2026, salary ranges per unit contract; EOE.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree required or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Introduce and implement effective instructional strategies with teachers and administrators.
• Provide instructional coaching to classroom teachers.
• Provide demonstration lessons in Illustrative Math, StudySync, or respective curriculum
• Align the coaching process and demonstration lessons with school identified gap areas.
• Participate and facilitate in additional district-based committee meetings/initiatives.
• Record and report on student growth over time, as requested.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Middle School principal, Middle School department chairs, other coaches and the Director of Curriculum.
• Facilitate the development and update of the Middle School Scope and Sequence guides as necessary.
• Present district professional development in instruction.
• Provide suggestions on site-based direction for professional development in instruction.

Skills

Instructional coaching

Demonstration lessons

Communication with admin

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

MA Frameworks

Job description

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Middle School Academic Coach

Middle School Academic Coach (The position will be either Math or English Language Arts)

West Springfield Middle School

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Sep 28, 2026

Job Description

• Introduce and implement effective instructional strategies with teachers and administrators.
• Provide instructional coaching to classroom teachers.
• Provide demonstration lessons in Illustrative Math, StudySync, or respective curriculum
• Align the coaching process and demonstration lessons with school identified gap areas.
• Participate and facilitate in additional district-based committee meetings/initiatives.
• Record and report on student growth over time, as requested.
• Communicate on a regular basis with the Middle School principal, Middle School department chairs, other coaches and the Director of Curriculum.
• Facilitate the development and update of the Middle School Scope and Sequence guides as necessary.
• Present district professional development in instruction.
• Provide suggestions on site-based direction for professional development in instruction.

Qualifications

• All content licenses will be considered
• Master's Degree from an accredited four year college/university/ preferably with a strong content background
• Extensive familiarity and use of the MA Frameworks
• Extensive background, training and expertise in instruction which closely reflects the expectations of the MA DESE
• Experience as a professional development facilitator preferred

Salary: Per Unit A Contract (Salary Range:$53,939.00 - $101,108.00)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > English & Language Arts

Classroom Teacher > Math: General

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Springfield Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis.of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran'sstatus, sexual orientation, genetic information, neurodiversity, gender identity or expression,marital status, or any other class protected by state, federal, or local laws. Equal Opportunityapplies to all areas of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer,termination, layoff, compensation, benefits and all other conditions and privileges ofemployment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Kevin Lalime
• 31 Middle School Drivr
• West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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