Instructional Coach- Elementary (2026-2027 School Year)

DescriptionJob Title: Instructional Coach Elem - (One Building)Position Function: The Instructional coach will partner with staff to improve instructional practices, implement district and building initiatives, and deliver job-embedded professional learning to increase student achievement.Essential Performance ResponsibilitiesImpact Instruction through Coaching:Through coaching, facilitate reflection on instructional practices and responses (e.g., impact cycle).Collaborate with teachers as equal partners to transfer their learning into practice.Provide rich experiential demonstrations of specific teaching approaches through co-planning, co-teaching, and modeling.Provide on-going support and real-time coaching as staff implements the instructional practices/strategies.Differentiate adult learning experiences in ways that make content relevant and enable learning.Train teachers, principals, and other instructional staff with the use of targeted evidence-based instructional practices/strategies for academics and behavior (one-to-one, small group, whole staff).Maintain current knowledge of state standards, evidenced-based practices, and district curriculum to facilitate instructional support in all curricular areas.Maintain a Culture of MTSS:Train and support implementation of the district Assessment Protocol.Facilitate data-based decision-making protocols to inform school improvement decisions.Promote consensus- building, infrastructure development/refinement, and effective MTSS implementation.Collaborate with other building leaders to ensure the fidelity of instructional practices and implementation of district protocols (i.e., Assessment, Behavior, Instructional, Literacy, Numeracy.)Expectations:Foster professional relationships with building principals, lead coaches, teachers, and support staff.Maintain a level of confidentiality that positively contributes to the school environment.Attend all Friday Learning Lab sessions and other professional development activities as communicated.Support implementation of district and building initiatives.Conduct classroom observations to monitor for evidence of professional learning implementation.Collect relevant data and collaborate with the leadership team to plan and provide future learning opportunities.Support and model ongoing professional growth in self and others.Create and administer a communication plan that provides professional learning, important upcoming information, and an overview of the coach's work priorities and availability on a weekly basis.Within the first two years as a coach, and at the direction of Learning services, complete specific trainings and incorporate the practices into the work with staff, including 8 days of initial Cognitive Coaching training and 4 days of Adaptive Schools trainingAdditional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.Equipment: This position may require the ability to use a variety of classroom technology and presentation tools, in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.Travel: Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.Physical And Mental DemandsWork in standard office environmentsOccasional overtimeAttendance at required meetingsAdditional demands upon request of supervisorKnowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesAbility to organize, communicate effectively, make decisions, work independently, and work as a collaborative team memberAbility to perform a variety of tasks, build trust, collaborate, meet deadlines, and work in a calm and efficient mannerAbility to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining informationAbility to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is neededAbility to perform as an effective team playerAbility to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the buildingExhibit a professional manner and a positive attitudeUse good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignmentsDisplay a significant degree of professionalism and confidentialityAbility to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearanceKnowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of themQualificationsInterrelations:Primary contact is with classroom teachers and school leadership teamsExpected to exhibit an approachable, professional manner with parents, students, and school staff membersContact with personnel within the districtWill be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor in order to complete day to day tasksWill be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacyMust understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleaguesExpected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick, responsive customer serviceEmployee Punctuality And AppearanceIn order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leaveAny deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administratorAll employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Wichita Public Schools and is appropriate for their positionQualification ProfileA minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience in a variety of grade levels is requiredCurrent Kansas Teaching license at the Elementary level requiredBachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferredExperience presenting to large groups and small groups of adult learnersAbility to work with limited supervision; willing to initiate and finish projects on own initiativeAbility to manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneouslyFLSA Status: Exempt