Senior Instructional Coach & Teacher Development Leader

LEAD Public Schools; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LEAD Public Schools seeks an Instructional Manager to grow within the network and amplify impact for students and families. You will supervise teacher performance through coaching cycles—observations, feedback, and targeted coaching plans—and help teachers implement LEAD’s academic model for student success.

Responsibilities include developing talent, leading professional learning, and ensuring alignment with Tennessee standards while partnering with the Assistant Principal of Instruction and

Qualifications

• Valid teaching license and TN licensure preferred.
• At least three years of exemplary teaching experience with strong pedagogy.
• Coaching experience with instructional moves.
• Experience leading a group of adults in K-12 settings; team facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop talent: recruit, onboard, train, evaluate and manage teacher performance.
• Conduct formal reviews and compensation discussions per HR policies.
• Engage teachers in reflective practice and build rapport.
• Motivate teachers to prioritize student outcomes and growth.
• Promote curriculum standards and act as content-area expert.
• Develop coaching plans with clear goals and success measures.
• Track progress and gradually release instructional responsibilities.
• Collaborate on professional learning plans and culture-building.

Skills

Coaching

Talent management

Staff development

Educational leadership

Curriculum alignment

Observation & feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

LEAD Public Schools seeks an Instructional Manager to grow within the network and amplify impact for students and families. You will supervise teacher performance through coaching cycles—observations, feedback, and targeted coaching plans—and help teachers implement LEAD’s academic model for student success.

Responsibilities include developing talent, leading professional learning, and ensuring alignment with Tennessee standards while partnering with the Assistant Principal of Instruction and