The Instructional Coach partners with teachers and building administrators to support student learning. The primary role of the Instructional Coach is to provide jobembedded professional learning opportunities in a collaborative supportive environment. The Instructional Coach is a certified highly qualified teacher who demonstrates leadership skills and has expertise in curriculum instructional strategies classroom management and adult learning theory. This position is available for theschool year.
Riverton Community Unit School District No. 14
6425 Old Route 36
Riverton IL 62561
4/11/25
Notice of Vacancy
The Riverton Community Unit School District No. 14 has the followingvacancies available:
Anticipated Instructional Coach
Riverton Middle School
1014 E. Lincoln Street
Riverton IL 62561
The Instructional Coach position is full time. Qualified candidates must apply via AppliTrack at by 5/25/2025. Additional details about the position can be found on subsequent pages.
Or contact:
Rob Horn Principal
Riverton Middle School
Certified staff compensation and wages can be accessed by clicking this link.
Certified staff benefits can be accessed by clicking this link.
Certified staff extracurricular stipend information can be accessed by clicking this link.
Riverton School District is an equal opportunity employer.
The mission of the Riverton School District is to create a supportive environment where we inspire and challenge our students to reach their highest potential.
RIVERTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT #14
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: Instructional Coach
QUALIFICATIONS: 1 Five years of experience in education as a teacher or administrator and 2 Professional Educator License (PEL) for applicable grades with applicable endorsements
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS: 1 Demonstrated teacher leadership; 2 knowledge of curriculum development and implementation; and 3 proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues
REPORTS TO: Building Principal
JOB GOAL: Provide instructional assistance and support to teachers in the classroom with the intent of improving student and teacher performance in targeted areas as identified increasing professional development and learning opportunities with the instructional staff and instituting positive change in teaching practices.
TERMS OF
EMPLOYMENT: 185day contract; salary and benefit package as established by the Board
EVALUATION: Annually as established by Board Policy
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructional Coach Duties
Performance Responsibilities:
The instructional coach is responsible for improving student achievement through improvements in teaching practices. The role of the coach is to increase teacher capacity and understanding of instructional practices and curriculum. Instructional coaches are expected to work collaboratively with all teachers in the building promote reflection provide guidance and structure when necessary ensure highquality instruction in all classrooms through modeling coplanning coteaching and constructive feedback and demonstrate a passion of instruction and educational reform.
Instructional Leadership
Model lessons in classrooms.
Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding curriculum assessments and data analysis.
Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum that is taught is consistent with District initiatives and recognized as best instructional practices.
Assist the instructional staff in understanding the District mission and core values.
Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction in all disciplines and at 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 (nonevaluative) lessons and provide constructive feedback for expediting professional growth and student achievement.
Develop individualized coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement.
Contribute to the development systems and structures to improve teacher practice.
Professional Development
Assist teachers with resources materials tools and information to support classroom instruction and planning.
Provide weekly ongoing technical support to collaborative teams within buildings.
Support the instructional staff by sharing multiple instructional strategies and processes with teachers.
Develop staff members knowledge skills attitudes and behaviors through a variety of professional development topics and designs.
Provide jobembedded informal professional learning to the instructional staff.
Additional Responsibilities
Submit a weekly coaching log and any pertinentdata requests or coaching documentation.
Other duties as assigned by the Building Principal
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job related instructions and to perform any other job related duties requested by the Superintendent or his/her designee as meets the parameters of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Anticipated Instructional Coach
