Elementary School - Instructional Coach

Position Type:Elementary School Teaching/Instructional CoachDate Posted:5/6/2026Location:Dames Ferry Elementary SchoolDate Available:07/15/2026Closing Date:Until FilledPosition: Instructional CoachDames Ferry Elementary SchoolEffective Date: 2026-2026 School Year to begin on July 15, 2026Job Description: PRIMARY FUNCTION: This is a full-time teaching position to begin July 15, 2026. Provides leadership in the ongoing development and improvement of the curriculum and instructional program of the district and/or school.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.Provides leadership to insure understanding of and promote the educational objectives of the school, plans and administers in-service programs for the staff in a specialized subject area.Works with the principal and teaching staff to effect horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of the instructional program.Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum and the instructional program, including SIP plan and projects for additional funding.Keeps abreast of developments in curriculum and instruction and furnishes leadership in determining the appropriateness for inclusion in the District's educational program.Interprets the curriculum and instructional program to the Board of Education, the administration, the staff and the general public.Assists in the development of educational specifications for remodeling projects or constructing new ones.Engages as assigned in research related to curriculum development, as specified.Assumes class instruction responsibilities on a regular basis on assigned dates as specified by the responsible coordinator at the district administrative office.Qualifications:Credential: Applicants must be certified with a valid elementary and/or Secondary teaching credential and meet the Professional Qualifications for the position.Education: Bachelor's degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements.Experience: Three years of successful classroom teaching experience. Has demonstrated experience in curriculum development at the school and/or district level.Terms of Employment: 210-day contract. State salary schedule, plus local supplementSelection Procedure: Consideration/interviews will begin as soon as a list of qualified applicants is established. Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews. Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on our application status.IMPORTANT INFORMATION