Instructional Coach (26.27 School Year)

St. Louis, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position type: Full time exempt 11 Month

Reporting & Collaboration

Direct Manager: Assistant School Leader or School Leader.
Direct Reports: None
Key Collaborators: Teachers school leadership team members and regional academic partners.

Autonomy & Decision Making

The Instructional Coach leads coaching cycles and instructional support for assigned teachers. The coach supports teacher growth through observation modeling and feedback but does not evaluate teacher performance.
Final evaluation decisions remain with the School Leader or Assistant School Leader.

Inputs: What will I be doing in my day to day work

Instructional Coaching

Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable feedback.
Lead coaching cycles including goal-setting modeling and follow-up.
Support teachers with lesson planning pacing and differentiation.
Model effective instructional strategies on a weekly basis.

Data-Driven Instruction

Support teachers in analyzing student work and assessment data.
Facilitate data discussions to improve instructional decisions.
Monitor student progress and adjust coaching strategies accordingly.

Professional Learning Support

Support professional learning aligned to school priorities.
Reinforce instructional expectations and best practices.
Collaborate with leadership to align coaching with school improvement goals.

Collaboration & School Leadership

Partner with school leadership to identify instructional priorities.
Support grade-level and content teams in strengthening instruction.
Contribute to schoolwide instructional improvement efforts.

Outcomes: What will I be evaluated on

Growth in instructional quality across coached classrooms.
Evidence of teacher development through coaching cycles.
Improved student achievement and academic growth.
Strong alignment between coaching and school instructional priorities.

What skills should I already bring i.e. what should I already have a track record around

Strong instructional expertise and classroom practice.
Ability to observe instruction and provide actionable feedback.
Strong facilitation and adult learning skills.
Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
Formal training or certification in a research-based coaching framework

What should I know a lot about already i.e. what should I have expertise in

Curriculum implementation and lesson design.
Data-driven instruction and assessment analysis.
Coaching strategies and adult learning theory.
Effective classroom management and instructional strategies.

Qualifications :

What you bring to the table:

Required

2 years of successful classroom teaching experience with strong student achievement results
Demonstrated impact on student outcomes and instructional practice
Strong instructional practice and content knowledge
Ability to coach teachers using data and student work
Bachelors Degree in education or related field
Facilitation skills for adult learning
Formal training in coaching frameworks or adult learning
State teaching certification in a content area

Preferred

Prior coaching or mentor experience
Record of driving results in a K-12 educational environment
Masters Degree in a content area curriculum or reading specialist

Additional Information :

What we bring to the table:

KIPP St. Louis is committed to pay equity and to ensuring that we do not unintentionally perpetuate historic wage gaps that persist due to individual negotiations. As a result salaries are not negotiated. We are transparent about salaries in our job postings so that candidates can make an informed decision before beginning the hiring process. The salary range is $70000 to $95000.

We are a fast paced energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:

$0 deductible healthcare plan option including medical vision and dental.
Employer Paid Short Term Disability.
$50000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
Retirement plan through PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
Employee Recognition: When we succeed together we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony holiday party and more!
Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer.
Ongoing professional development.

Generous time off:

Paid leave for illness personal days bereavement jury duty and military-related leave
Paid parental leave for new families
Paid holidays as well as a one week Thanksgiving break a two-week winter break a week-long spring break
Wellness days provided throughout the year

If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis please visit our website to find out how to apply!

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KIPP St. Louis is committed to creating a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all our students families teachers staff and community members. As an equal opportunity employer we hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.

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Employment Type :

Full-time

Position type: Full time exempt 11 Month Reporting & CollaborationDirect Manager: Assistant School Leader or School Leader.Direct Reports: NoneKey Collaborators: Teachers school leadership team members and regional academic partners.Autonomy & Decision MakingThe Instructional Coach leads coaching...