School Improvement Coach

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools seeks an instructional coach to partner with teachers and administrators to elevate student achievement in core content areas. You will implement Georgia standards, analyze data, lead professional learning communities, and model effective teaching strategies to strengthen classroom practice.

The role emphasizes data-driven coaching, ongoing professional development, and collaboration with school teams to foster high-quality instruction and improved outcomes for students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field; Master's Degree preferred.
• For Elementary: valid teaching certificate in Birth-Kindergarten, Elementary Education (P-5), Special Education General Curriculum, or equivalent.
• For Secondary: must hold or be eligible for a valid teaching certificate in relevant subject area.
• LETRS course completion preferred for literacy coaching.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers and grade level teams with Georgia standards implementation.
• Improve classroom management and climate through effective instructional methods.
• Analyze student and teacher data to determine teaching and learning effectiveness.
• Analyze student test data and advise teachers and staff on trends, outcomes and needs.
• Demonstrate, monitor, and evaluate the application of effective teaching strategies.
• Recommend best practices to achieve desired student learning outcomes.
• Coordinate site-based professional learning activities as needed.
• Conduct professional development at the school as needed.
• Utilize the coaching cycle to support teacher development.
• Attend district-wide coach meetings and redeliver essential professional development to teachers.
• Exhibit knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment.
• Participate in periodic professional learning activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Professional communication

Data analysis

Collaboration

Technology use

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Teaching certificate eligible/valid

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Summary

Works with teachers and students in schools to improve the quality of teaching and student learning in any of the core content areas (reading, language arts, math, science, or social studies).

Essential Duties

• Assists teachers and grade level teams with the implementation of the Georgia standards
• Works with teachers to improve classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods
• Analyzes student and teacher data to determine teaching and learning effectiveness
• Analyzes student test data and advise teachers and appropriate staff of trends, outcomes, needs and effective practices
• Demonstrates, monitors, and evaluates the application of effective teaching strategies
• Recommends best practices to achieve the desired student learning outcomes
• Coordinates site-based professional learning activities as needed
• Conducts professional development at the school as needed
• Utilizes the coaching cycle to support teacher development
• Attends districtwide coach meetings and redeliver essential professional development to teachers
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment
• Participates in periodic professional learning activities
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field Master's Degree preferred
## Certification/Licensure

For Elementary: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Birth-Kindergarten, Elementary Education (P-5), Special Education General Curriculum, or equivalent. For Literacy Coaches LETRS course completion preferred. For Secondary Math: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Middle Grades Mathematics (4-8) or Mathematics (6-12) For Secondary Literacy Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Middle Grades Reading (4-8), Middle Grades Language Arts (4-8), English (6-12), or Reading Endorsement in addition to a base secondary field (6-12). For Secondary Science: Middle Grades Science (4-8), Science (6-12), or a related science field (6-12) For Secondary Social Science: Middle Grades Social Science (4-8) or related social science field (6-12)
## Experience Qualifications

Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have professional knowledge and proven use of effective teaching strategies and professional knowledge of curriculum-based assessments
• Strong desire to work with at-risk students and developing teachers
• Ability to communicate with adults and student learners at all ability levels
• High technological skill level required
• Demonstrated ability to work with personal and confidential information
• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
• Must be able to collaborate effectively with District and school personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment