SY 2026-2027 Middle School Instructional Coach (Math)

POWER CENTER ACADEMY MIDDLE - SOUTHEAST; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

POWER CENTER ACADEMY MIDDLE - SOUTHEAST is seeking an Instructional Coach to support teachers through one-on-one and group coaching, focusing on research-based strategies to improve student learning.

The role involves designing and delivering professional development, aligning practices with Common Core and ACT readiness standards, and collaborating with principals to meet school goals. Requirements include math background and experience training adults.

Qualifications

• Math background with 4+ years' teaching experience at Level 4-5 and gap closure.
• Ability to manage several projects and meet deadlines.
• Experience presenting to adult learners and teachers.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead PLCs and train teachers on Common Core and ACT standards.
• GCS GLOE frameworks training with observational feedback.
• Create learning plans aligned to school academic goals.
• Provide feedback using data from observations and student work.
• Deliver PD sessions for school and district events.
• Collaborate with principals to set and achieve academic targets.

Skills

Math background

Teaching experience

Adult learning theory

Project management

Communication skills

Technology literacy

Tools

iMAC

Google Drive

SchoolNet

Schoology

Job description

Location: 112 - PCAMS HH

Job Type: Full-time

Description

At its core, instructional coaching involves two people: the classroom teacher and the coach. An Instructional Coach works one-on-one and in small groups with teachers, providing guidance, training, and other resources as needed. They focus on research-based strategies for engaging students and improving their learning. An Instructional Coach is responsible for providing and/or arranging professional development activities for all teachers in a school or district. They are experienced, highly accomplished, and well-respected educators who must have credibility with teachers and administrators. This role requires an ability to juggle several roles, and the skills needed to oversee a wider professional development effort within the school.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate teacher’s understanding and implementation of the Common Core State Standards, ACT College Readiness Standards by developing and executing school-wide PLCs
• Facilitate the implementation of GCS GLOE and Curriculum Frameworks through training and observational feedback
• Create learning plans for teams of teachers aligned to school academic goals
• Support teachers’ AMO and personal goals by using coaching strategies that gradually release responsibility for implementing instructional practices to the teacher (ex. co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, side-by-side coaching, and observing)
• Consistently analyze teacher practice through ongoing classroom observations, data analysis, and examination of student work
• Provide clear and direct feedback to teachers based on analysis of practice and data
• Delivers training for school and GCS professional development meetings
• Works with school principal and deans to create, develop and implement academic goals
• Attend Spring Training Sessions (March, April, May)
• Co-Present during New Teacher Seminar & GCS Educator’s Conference
• Attends monthly Coaching Meeting Instructional Coaches (IC) report to the Managing Director of Teacher Development (MDTD) and work closely with the school principal

Requirements

• Math background (Preferred) 4+ Years of teaching experience at Level 4-5 with demonstrated competency of gap closure
• Ability to manage several projects and meet deadlines
• Experience presenting and working with adult teachers
• Knowledge of adult learning theory
• Ability and desire to motivate adult learners to improve professional practices
• Initiative to develop systems and structures to improve teacher practices within your school
• Strong content knowledge and teaching pedagogy
• Working knowledge, understanding, and belief in the GLOE & Curriculum Frameworks, Common Core
• State Standards and ACT College Readiness Standards
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrates knowledge of iMAC and Google Drive Software, Digital Content, SchoolNet & Schoology