Instructional Coach (Campus Bissonnet)

Assistant Principal

The Instructional Coach will work closely with the Assistant Principal Principal Directors and Chiefs as well as the Superintendent to support the schools academic culture and operational goals. This individual will be responsible for providing leadership and support in fostering a positive school culture supporting teachers and ensuring that students meet academic and behavior expectations while demonstrating our core values. The Instructional coach will help meet Étoile Academys ambitious goals including growth on MAP STAAR and TELPAS as well as interim assessments. The Instructional coach is responsible for the whole school in the absence of the principal on campus as designated by the campus principal at any given moment.

Key Responsibilities

School Leadership and Teacher Support

• Support the Principal in managing school-wide operations and daily routines.
• Provide guidance and support to teachers ensuring they follow school-wide routines and procedures that contribute to a positive academic environment.
• Collaborate with school leaders and teachers to develop and implement effective instructional strategies and behavioral best practices that support student achievement.
• Lead teacher coaching by observing classroom instruction providing feedback and helping to implement school-wide practices.
• Work with staff to create a culture of high expectations promoting academic rigor and a positive inclusive school climate that exemplified our core values.
• Ensure teachers use Etoile curriculum with fidelity and provide coaching to ensure teachers accurately teach state standards.
• Builds teachers capacity to systematically plan coherent high-quality daily instruction using district curriculum to achieve identified student learning outcomes.
• Models for and co-teaches with teachers in the classroom to refine the delivery of instruction and improve student learning
• Partners with teachers in setting and achieving student-focused goals by capturing current reality learning and refining strategies and measuring progress toward goals

Data - Driven Decision Making

• Analyze and disaggregate student performance data from MAP STAAR and TELPAS assessments to inform instruction and school-wide improvements.
• Work with teachers to ensure students are making progress toward academic and behavior goals and meet growth targets.
• Support teachers in tracking student progress toward 65% MAP growth 71% STAAR growth and 50% TELPAS level improvements.
• Tier teachers based on need and document coaching on Tier 1-3 staff within Bullseye.

Support of Student Achievement

• Foster a school-wide culture of academic achievement by ensuring that students consistently meet or exceed growth goals on standardized assessments.
• Reduce the number of students reading below benchmark on mCLASS by 20% (Fall to Spring)
• 50% or more of our Emergent Bilingual students will grow at least one proficiency level on TELPAS Composite
• 65% or better of all students meet or exceed NWEA MAP growth goals annually at each campus
• 71% of all students in the network earn a growth point on growth for Domain 2A
• 90% of teachers report that they have the skills to successfully implement the Amplify and EL curricula
• 100% of leaders report that they have the skills to support teachers in their implementation of Amplify and EL curricula
• Ensure effective use of interventions for students who are struggling supporting personalized approaches to meet individual student needs.
• Promote and develop best practices for all learners including EB and SPED populations.
• Coach and develop teachers to ensure strong Tier 1 instruction that leads to academic growth.
• Coach and develop teachers in include small groups and intervention as part of everyday classes and daily schedules.
• Co-teach and model best practices in classrooms and provide teachers opportunities to observe.
• Use See it Name it Do it with staff to practice instructional techniques and quickly improve instruction.
• Work with teachers to ensure proper differentiation and scaffolding for all students. Comment end

School - Wide Operations

• Support the Principal in managing the schools non-instructional functions including scheduling lunch periods dismissal and other school-wide duties.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining school routines ensuring that students feel safe engaged and supported throughout the school day.
• Help in overseeing student discipline implementing school-wide expectations for behavior and ensuring consistent consequences and rewards.
• Coach and develop teachers to ensure everyone follows Etoiles routines and procedures and set students up for academic core values and behavior success.
• Participate in walkthroughs with the leadership team set improvement goals for teachers and staff provide data-driven professional development related to walkthrough and evaluation data and support teachers with Getting Better Faster.

Professional Development and Collaboration

• Collaborate with the Principal and other school leaders to plan and execute professional development that helps teachers meet student performance goals and improve instruction.
• Assist teachers in setting goals for their professional growth and support them in achieving those goals.
• Help develop and implement a weekly system for teacher feedback using walkthroughs and coaching sessions to continuously improve instructional practices.
• Obtain T-TESS certification and give teachers monthly T-TESS observations and ratings on select staff as determined by the school principal and Tier 1-3 teacher/staff ratings.
• Set T-TESS goals with selected teachers and support them in reaching all growth goals.
• Plan and execute professional development for all staff to improve instruction student results culture and T-TESS ratings.

School Culture Leadership

• Lead efforts to build and sustain a positive inclusive school culture aligned with the schools mission and values.

• Foster an environment that promotes respect equity and high expectations for all students.

• Design and implement school-wide systems for student recognition celebrations and traditions that encourage engagement and belonging.

• Partner with teachers to establish consistent classroom expectations and routines that support a strong learning environment.

• Provide professional development for staff on cultural competence relationship-building and positive behavior reinforcement.

• Maintain a visible presence across campus to strengthen relationships with students staff and families.

• Collaborate with student support staff and family engagement teams to ensure students feel connected safe and supported.

General Leadership Responsibilities

• Participate in school-wide activities and initiatives including leadership meetings grade-level meetings and other collaborative functions.
• Plan and run weekly Routines and Procedures practice and an advanced learning group for advanced teachers to support the most effective pedagogical practices to drive goals.
• Work closely with the Assistant PrincipalPrincipal Head of Schools Chiefs Superintendent and other school leaders to drive academic and behavioral outcomes.

Goals & Expectations

• 65% of students meet or exceed MAP growth goals in reading and math.
• 71% of students meet STAAR growth goals by showing measurable academic progress in all tested subjects.
• Ensure 50% of students show at least one composite level of improvement on TELPAS (Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System).
• 3:1 positive additions to deductions culture ratio metric schoolwide and in all classrooms.
• Strengthen instructional leadership by developing and coaching a high-performing team to improve student outcomes as measured by an increase in teacher effectiveness through Bullseye data and student performance data.
• Establishes a systematic PLC structure where instructional strategies and student progress are analyzed weekly.
• Improves student achievement by at least 10% in core subject areas on STAAR assessments.
• Standard 1: Instructional Leadership Prioritizing data-driven decision-making and professional development. (19 TAC 149.2001)
• Standard 2: Human Capital Recruiting coaching and retaining high-quality educators. (19 TAC 149.2001)
• Standard 5: Strategic Operations Implementing effective systems for accountability and continuous improvement. (19 TAC 149.2001)

We look for team members who embody our REACH values listed below:

• Open to sharing and implementing feedback with reverence and professionalism for the work (Respect).
• Authentic care for student results and effective teaching (Excellence).
• Setting a higher bar for yourself and others each day (Ambition).
• Honest contribution and collaboration to the community (Community).
• Do what is needed to achieve results (Hard Work).
• Believes in education asa professionand holds oneself to a high level of conduct and professionalism.
• Minimum of 40 hours spent at school per week.
• Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school Summer / EB / ESY school and are based on the needs of our students.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelors Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution is required (Educational Masters Degree Business Management or related leadership field preferred).
• Certification: Texas teaching certification and leadership certification preferred or ability to obtain certification within two years.
• Experience: Prior teaching & assistant principalship leadership experience is required especially in a K-12 setting.
  • A minimum of three years as a teacher or school-based role is preferred.
  • A minimum of three years of professional leadership experience in high-performing urban schools with specific experience in assistant principalship coaching and developing teachers is preferred.
  • Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.
• Skills & Competencies:
  • A demonstrable commitment to pursuing equity and ensuring all students have access to high-quality education.
  • Proven ability to manage change and work in an ambiguous fast-paced start-up environment while driving toward clarity and solutions.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively with staff students and families.
  • Demonstrated success in fostering student achievement and language acquisition.
  • Strong understanding of emotional intelligence with the ability to manage emotions effectively ensuring impactful school leadership.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience and merit.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision insurance. District life insurance.
• Participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS).
• Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.

Étoile Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin age sex or disability in admission or access to or treatment of employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the organizations compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI of Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) or Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) may contact HR at 713.265.8657.