Middle School Instructional Coach: Drive Teacher Growth

Liberty Grove Schools; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Liberty Grove Schools is seeking an Instructional Coach for 5th–7th grades in Indianapolis, IN. You will collaborate with teachers to design effective lessons, model strategies, and provide feedback to strengthen classroom practice.

This on-site role focuses on data-driven instruction, intervention planning, and professional development to support student engagement and outcomes. Growth alongside a growing middle school program is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Graduate Degree preferred.
• Valid Indiana State Teacher’s License or equivalent; Building Level Administrator License preferred.
• 3–5 years of successful classroom experience in an urban charter school setting.
• Proven leadership capabilities enabling a welcoming teaching and learning environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with data-driven instruction focus.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in using student data to craft instructional strategies.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide actionable feedback to teachers.
• Create intervention and acceleration plans for students.
• Participate in curriculum planning and development.
• Evaluate data to improve instruction and student outcomes.
• Design and deliver professional development for staff.
• Help teachers integrate technology to enhance learning.
• Engage parents and community in school activities.

Skills

Data-driven instruction

Leadership

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

Instructional Coach (5th-7th grade)

2026-27 School Year

Why You’ll Love it Here

At Liberty Grove Schools, we offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package comparable to the best in Central Indiana. Here’s what you can expect:

• Top-Tier Salary: Competitive salary ($65,000-$73,000)plus opportunities for merit-based increases and annual performance bonuses
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance to support you and your family
• Retirement Security: 401(k) plans with company matching to help you plan for the future
• Wellness Support: Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and well-being

We prioritize our teachers and ensure you have the support you need to thrive. Here’s how:

• Advance Your Education: Partnerships with local universities let you earn your Master’s degree at a reduced rate
• Affordable Housing: Anchor partnership with a local non-profit offers reduced-cost apartments just two blocks from LGS
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your skills
• Wellness Matters: Enjoy wellness days built into the school calendar to recharge and prioritize self-care
• Student-Centered Resources: Benefit from our Science of Reading grant, equipping you to meet students where they are

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Vision

Empowering and encouraging a commitment to learning for all students in every community.

Who We Are

Liberty Grove Schools is a growing, community-centered public charter school located in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded with a commitment to academic excellence and whole-child development, we serve a diverse population of students and families who are deeply invested in education and community impact.

As an established school with strong systems and a clear vision, Liberty Grove continues to expand thoughtfully. We are excited to be growing into a full middle school model, with the addition of 7th grade this school year. This growth reflects both the success of our program and the trust families place in our school.

We are proud to maintain a staff retention rate of approximately 90%, demonstrating the strength of our school culture, relationships, and academic programming. Our student achievement scores are in line with peer schools across Indianapolis, reflecting consistent academic progress and a commitment to high standards for all learners.

At Liberty Grove, we envision a community of academic excellence that sparks innovation and creates opportunity. We achieve this by empowering students of diverse backgrounds, removing limiting labels, and fostering a culture grounded in high expectations, belonging, and continuous growth.

We believe deeply in the partnership between school and community and share collective ownership in developing well-educated, civic-minded students. We meet students where they are, celebrate who they are, and challenge them to grow. Our work is driven by a shared belief in possibility, and the mindset of “why not us?”

This is an on-site position (not remote/work-from-home).

School Address: 1002 W. 25th Street Indianapolis, IN 46202

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Who You Are

You believe every student deserves an opportunity to participate in an exceptional educational environment and are inspired every day to demand the best for yourself and your students.

About the Role

Liberty Grove Schools is seeking an Instructional Coach for 5th - 7th grades, to work with individual teachers and grade level teams to design effective lesson plans, model instructional strategies, and provide feedback to classroom teachers.Instructional Coaches play a key role in fostering an environment of continuous improvement by working closely with teachers to strengthen their instructional strategies and address diverse student needs.Additionally, Instructional Coaches collaborate with the student support services team to ensure all students strive toward meeting our expectation of engagement and working hard to meet their academic and social-emotional needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Support teachers in understanding student social, emotional and academic data and developing appropriate instructional strategies to meet individual students' needs.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide meaningful feedback to identify teacher strength and growth areas and to improve classroom practices.
• Assist in creating intervention and acceleration learning plans for students.
• Participate in curriculum planning and development.
• Evaluate school and grade level performance data to identify, develop and modify instruction to foster effective instructional strategies.
• Design and facilitate professional development training sessions to help teachers strengthen their teaching practices.
• Support teachers to effectively use technology and other educational tools to drive student outcomes.
• Engage parents and community members in all school activities to foster a community approach to learning and development.
• Lead in developing best practices for teachers that allow all students to strive toward their full potential.
• Serve as a resource for current educational research and best practices.
• Work in partnership with the Student Support Service Team to ensure all student academic, social, and emotional needs are met.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Graduate Degree preferred
• Valid Indiana State Teacher’s License or equivalent required; Building Level Administrator License strongly preferred
• 3- 5 years of successful classroom experience with demonstrated exemplary results within an urban charter school setting.
• Proven leadership capabilities that enable a welcoming teaching and learning environment.
• Demonstrated success managing staff through planning, motivating, rewarding, and providing targeted feedback and professional development.
• A passion for educational excellence, data-driven instruction, and a personal commitment to accountability for results.
• A belief in the effectiveness of practice and collaboration as a means to guide instructional staff.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of and experience with implementing effective instructional and behavioral methods for educating youth.

We’re excited to connect with passionate, qualified leaders. To be considered for this role, 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience is required. If this doesn’t align with your background, we encourage you to explore other opportunities with us that may be a better fit.

To learn more visit www.libertygroveschools.org.