Instructional Coach (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Instructional Coach (2026 - 2027 School Year) JobID: 17984Position Type:Middle School Certified/Instructional CoachDate Posted:5/18/2026Location:Aynor MiddleClosing Date:05/25/2026Additional Information: Show/HideJob Title: Instructional Coach Middle SchoolSupervisor: Building PrincipalTerms of Employment: 190 daysJob Summary:To provide essential leadership for the school's overall instructional program through support, training, and coaching to build school and teacher capacity to increase student achievementEssential DutiesCurriculum and InstructionEnsure implementation of state curricular standards, Common Core Standards, district instructional models, and technologyWork with teachers in the development of daily, weekly, and unit lesson plans.Assist teachers with integrating literacy practices into their content instructionModel best instructional practices through actual classroom demonstrations in rigorous technology-rich, standards-based teachingIntroduce teachers to new methods, materials, and instructional strategies that, through research, have proven to increase student achievementWork with teachers individually, as well as collaboratively within teams and/or departments, providing practical support on a full range of instructional strategiesParticipate in regularly scheduled grade-level, subject-specific, and team-planning sessions that focus on curriculum, instruction, and student workAssist teachers in the analysis and selection of diverse content area texts and instructional materials that link to multiple ability levels and multicultural perspectives and connect to students' backgrounds and interestsAssist teachers in incorporating the use of technology into the instructional program.Observe teachers and provide feedback to teachersRegularly visit classrooms to collect informal data on teacher use of instructional strategies and student engagement with the strategies, as well as to increase teachers' knowledge and skill in delivering instructionEngage in reflective dialogue with teachers before and after visits toclarify lesson objectives, including teachers' personal goals in delivering the lessonidentify the successes and challenges encountered in the lesson and opportunities what could be improved in terms of lesson content and deliveryfocus on next steps, including how teachers might adjust instruction and instructional settings to meet a range of instructional needs of individual students and to foster learning in the content areaMaintain a relationship of trust with teachersRespect the confidentiality of the coaching relationshipMaintain documentation of coaching visitsAssessmentUse technology to disaggregate test data to evaluate curriculum and instructionAssist teachers in analyzing assessment results to identify trends, patterns, and instructional deficienciesLead data sessions that examine both formative and summative assessment results and suggest and monitor intervention strategies and materials for struggling studentsAnalyze formative and summative assessments in order to ensure assessments are able to inform instruction and become a tool for improvementProvide support and training to identify needed changes in classroom instructional strategies based upon the analysis of the dataProfessional DevelopmentApply concepts of adult learning and motivation, including varied group configurations and presentation formats to engage adult learners as well as identification of appropriate professional development settings and schedulesProvide collaborative and one-on-one instructional coaching and facilitate teacher inquiry and related professional developmentParticipate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions to stay abreast of developments in best classroom practices, technology, and assessmentAssist with the development of school and teacher SMART goals (PDSA plans and GBE)TechnologyFacilitate the integration of technology into teaching and learning by developing and conducting professional development sessions on infusing technology into the core areas of academic curriculumParticipate in the design, coordination, and provision of professional development to include blended learningCollaborate with instruction staff and teachers to develop curriculum materials and specific lesson plans that integrate technologyAssist classroom teachers to integrate successfully the use of effective strategies and multiple technologies in order to differentiate and enhance student learningSupport the creation of personalized learning environments including modeling blended learning approaches and instructional strategiesWork with school leadership teams and teachers to utilize student performance data from digital content providers to provide appropriate small-group or individualized instruction and interventionsProviding input/insight on ways to increase teachers' use of technology as it positively impacts student performance in the classroomProviding input and recommendations regarding digital content selectionCollaborationWork collaboratively and communicate effectively with administrators, teachers, media specialists, guidance counselors and other school staff to strengthen all aspects of the instructional program.Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with district-level learning specialists and program coordinators to ensure rigorous, relevant curricula and instructional practices that will increase student achievement.Work collaboratively and communicate effectively with feeder schools to strengthen vertical articulation and to create a seamless K-12 instructional program.Work with administrators, teachers, and PLC's to plan and schedule meetings and staff development sessions based on staff input and assessment of what students in various grade levels and content areas need to work on to meet district and/or school goals.Other DutiesCarry out other tasks and responsibilities as assignedJob SpecificationsPerformance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on the evaluation of Professional PersonnelMinimum Qualifications (Knowledge)Valid South Carolina middle school teacher and/or middle school administration/supervision certificationMaster's degree in education or administration from an accredited university, preferredMinimum of five years successful middle school teaching experience and/or middle school administrative experience.Experience in working with and/or teaching adultsDemonstrated proficiency in written and spoken interpersonal communication skillsDemonstrated proficiency in use of technologySuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptablePhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms; walk; sit; stoop or kneel; crouch or crawl.Additional physical requirements include the following:Physically capable of frequently lifting or moving up to 40 pounds;Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus;Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time;Manual dexterity for the purpose of using a telephone and data entry;Read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids;Hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; andSpeak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Pay Grade: 28Please click here for salary scales