Instructional Coach Central High
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KANSAS CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Instructional Coach
Salary Grade:TC01T06
Location:Central High School
Department:Curriculum Instruction and Professional Development
Reports To:Principal
FLSA Status:Exempt
Position Summary
The Instructional Coach is a professional educator who collaborates with teachers to strengthen instructional practices classroom management and student engagement. This role focuses on coaching and supporting teachers in using datadriven instruction implementing evidencebased teaching strategies and preparing students for academic success. The coach serves as a mentor and thought partner promoting continuous professional growth and the integration of researchbased instructional methods.
What Youll Be Doing: (Responsibilities)
Instructional Coaching and Teaching Support
- Develops collegial relationships with teachers to understand current instructional delivery and explore researchbased teaching strategies.
- Coaches teachers on effective classroom management behavior intervention plans and strategies tailored to diverse student needs.
- Uses a nonevaluative coaching model to support teachers in selfassessment reflection and instructional planning.
- Conducts classroom observations models lessons and provides realtime feedback and guidance to strengthen teachers instructional delivery.
Student Engagement & Instructional Best Practices
- Supports teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners.
- Facilitates the implementation of new instructional techniques curriculum frameworks and assessment tools.
- Encourages collaborative teaching models including coteaching peer observations and professional learning communities (PLCs).
- Identifies and promotes model classrooms that demonstrate effective teaching and student engagement.
Professional Development & DataDriven Decision Making
- Leads teacher coaching cycles workshops professional development and PLC meetings focused on lesson planning instructional delivery and student work analysis.
- Assists educators in using student performance data to inform instruction intervention strategies and academic support plans.
- Provides support to curriculum coordinators in the development and revision of instructional frameworks.
- Helps teachers integrate evidencebased strategies aligned with state learning standards and district initiatives.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze and display schoollevel data to identify trends in student performance and recommend strategies for improvement.
- Works closely with school and district leadership to align coaching strategies with district goals.
- Participates in curriculum planning meetings and districtwide instructional initiatives.
- Supports a culture of professional growth encouraging teachers to reflect on and refine their instructional practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
To Be Successful in This Role Youll Need: (Minimum Requirements)
- Bachelors degree in Education from an accredited college or university.
- Five 5 years of classroom teaching experience in a public school setting OR three 3 years of professional experience in a corporate setting with supplemental certified teaching experience.
- Valid Missouri teaching certificate.
- Experience in lesson planning classroom management and student engagement strategies.
- Proficiency in educational technology tools and datadriven instruction.
- Agreement to participate in the Instructional Coaching Certification Program. Continued employment as an Instructional Coach is contingent upon earning the certificate within one year of program admission.
To #LevelUp In This Role Youll Need: (Preferred Qualifications)
- Masters degree in Education or a related field.
- Administrative Certification or In Progress
- Experience coaching mentoring or training educators in a professional development setting.
- Knowledge of adult learning theories and best practices in professional development.
Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This job requires that the employee be able to: sit stand walk speak hear use hands and fingers reach with hands and fingers bend stoop and lift objects of at least ten pounds.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Length of Work Year: 185 days
Benefits:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- KCPS Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Mandatory 9 employee contribution matched by KCPS)
- Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans
Why Join Kansas City Public Schools
Be a Changemaker. Collaborate with Passionate Colleagues. #LevelUp the Future
Employment Type
Full-Time
