Instructional Coach (2026 - 2027 School Year)

Flsa StatusExemptJob TitleInstructional CoachQualifications Bachelor's degree; Master's degree preferred Three or more years of recent classroom experience at the primary level teaching reading Reading Recover teacher training or participation in balance literacy professional development (ELLA, EFFECTIVE LITERACY) preferredReports ToPrincipal and Professional Development CoordinatorJob GoalThe instructional coach will work with school personnel to ensure students are successful in the school.Performance Responsibilities Demonstrate exemplary classroom literacy practice and possess a deep understanding of literacy theory. Ongoing teaching of children in a variety of settings and grade levels (K-3) Extend literacy competencies through professional development opportunities and networking with other literacy coaches in Mississippi Schools. Help improve instruction by engaging teachers in intensive professional development and promote a school-based professional community. Provide demonstrations literacy components Observe and coach classroom teachers in effective practices Provide sustained mentoring to classroom teachers Plan and conduct professional literacy team meetings Provide workshops on the literacy framework Manage and evaluate the school's literacy program to ensure the highest level of quality Collect data, analyze results, and report findings Implement a school-wide assessment system for monitoring student achievement Evaluate student achievement and assist with placing students in appropriate intervention and support services Evaluate effectiveness of the overall literacy program Identify needs and make recommendations for appropriate reading and writing materials Provide leadership for literacy across the school community Meet regularly with the principal to report on progress and plan next steps Network with other literacy coaches in developing, implementing, and researching the literacy-based program Communicate the results of the literacy program and spotlight the school as a Literacy Center Meet with Professional Development Coordinator to report progress Perform other duties as assigned.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance.The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by the Board of Trustees.EvaluationPerformance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.Reviewed ByScott WilliamsDate8-22-22