Duties

• Maintain familiarity with current educational research and trends through ongoing professional development
• Ensure alignment exists between instructional planning and assessments in the classroom
• Model lessons in classrooms on an ongoing basis or as needed
• Support the professional development of all teachers in understanding the CCSS-aligned curriculum, varied assessments, effective instructional practices, and data analysis
• Build strong collaborative relationships with teachers, administrators, other coaches, and district partners
• Represent, champion, and spread awareness of the North Chicago SD 187 mission, core values, and strategic goals
• Provide guidance and support to collaborative teams within the schools
• Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc., to support classroom planning and instruction
• Responsible and equitable stewardship, management, and distribution of instructional resources
• Provide professional development on instructional and classroom environment resources and strategies
• Implement a data-driven, results-oriented, and evidence-based approach to coaching
• Facilitate conversations among teachers that result in a common understanding of performance standards and benchmarks
• Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels
• Assist teachers with the planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students
• Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teacher's professional growth and students' success
• Develop staff knowledge, skills, mindset, and behaviors through a variety of professional development on targeted topics and designs
• Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement
• Contribute to the development of systems and structures to improve teacher practice within schools
• Be a positive contributor to the climate and culture of the school
• Provide job-embedded informal professional learning beyond the coaching responsibility
• Submit a weekly coaching log and any pertinent data requests/coaching documentation as required
• Complete any other duties as assigned

Qualifications

1. License:   

Required: Professional Educator License

Preferred: Illinois General Administrative endorsement 

 2. Education:

Required – Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

Preferred – Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field

 3. Experience:  

Required – Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience

Preferred – Experience working as an instructional coach or school administrator

Salary/Benefits

SALARY RANGE:  Commensurate with education and experience, including benefits package. Salary Band IV: $65,000-$110,000

How to Apply

Apply through our website, linked here. 

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://www.applitrack.com/northchicago/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=2947

Email Address

edavis@d187.org

School District

www.d187.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/northchicago/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=2947

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

5/13/2026