Duties
Job Title: Instructional Coach
Reports To: Assistant Regional Superintendent
Summary of Primary Job Functions:
An instructional coach works as a non-evaluative peer and specialist to help classroom teachers improve instructional practices, raise student achievement, and implement school or district curricula.
Core Responsibilities
- Coaching & Collaboration: Partner with teachers through 1:1 or small-group coaching cycles involving co-planning, co-teaching, and classroom observations.
- Modeling Instruction: Demonstrate research-based instructional strategies, tech integration, or mini-lessons directly in live classrooms.
- Professional Development: Design, lead, and facilitate workshops, learning communities (PLCs), and staff training.
- Data Analysis: Help teachers and administrators collect, disaggregate, and analyze assessment and achievement data to guide differentiated instruction.
- Resource & Curriculum Alignment: Serve as a content/curriculum specialist by gathering materials, connecting educators with tools, and aligning classroom practices with state standards.
- Non-Evaluative Support: Focus strictly on professional growth rather than formal teacher evaluation or disciplinary supervision.
Instructional Coach Responsibilities & Duties
- Support the District Instructional Design and District initiatives to ensure curriculum implementation is aligned to the district’s education plan, and meets federal, state, and local guidelines
- Participate in curriculum planning and development
- Establish a process for collaborative Instructional Planning to identify activities, resources and instructional methods that have the greatest impact on student skill acquisition
- Provide assistance and support to school leadership and campuses ensuring research-based programs are implemented with fidelity and effective for our student populations through on-going program monitoring
- Provide ongoing professional learning support regarding adopted instructional materials, resources, supplies, and equipment
- Serve as a resource for current educational research and best practices
- Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement effective instructional strategies
- Deliver District professional learning for teachers, administrators, and other community stakeholders
- Facilitate professional development workshops and training sessions
- Conduct classroom observations and provide constructive feedback
- Provide feedback and coaching to teachers to improve classroom practices
- Co-Teaching and Modeling Classroom Instruction and best practice strategies
- Coach and mentor in Academics and Behavior (Focus: Reading & Math)
- Support teachers in the use of technology and other educational tools
- Assist in the development and implementation of school improvement plans
- Analyze student data to inform instructional decisions
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
- Maintain strong adult learning facilitation, emotional intelligence, data literacy, communication, and interpersonal collaboration skills.
Qualifications
Instructional Coach Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s Degree in education or a related field (Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, or Instructional Design is preferred)
- Valid Illinois PEL required
- Minimum of 3-5 years of teaching experience
- Previous experience as an instructional coach or in a similar role
- Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of curriculum standards, instructional strategies, and pedagogy
- Strong background and knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
- Knowledge of current educational research and best practices
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of educators
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in using educational technology
- Experience with data-driven instruction
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Experience leading professional development sessions
- Experience evaluating instruction programs and teaching effectiveness
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Must hold a valid driver’s license
- Travel required for meetings, professional development, and job responsibilities
- Workday may require unconventional hours beyond normal duty day
Salary/Benefits
Salary range based on qualifications: $43,000 – $70,000
180-day contract
individual health included with option to purchase dependent health, dental & vision
How to Apply
Please send cover letter, resume, and Madison County Application to Dr. Tricia Blackard at tcblackard@madisoncountyil.gov