Novice Teachers Instructional Coach Elementary School

Summary
The Elementary Instructional Coach for Early-Career Teachers works alongside teachers and administrators to strengthen classroom instruction classroom management and parent communication while also supporting student learning. The Elementary Instructional Coach for Early-Career Teachers supports early-career teachers (typically 03 years of experience) in developing effective instructional practices classroom management skills and professional growth habits. The coach works collaboratively with teachers to improve student outcomes through mentoring modeling observation and role focuses on job-embedded coaching aligned to best teaching practices and district priorities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide non-evaluative job-embedded coaching through co-planning co-teaching modeling lessons classroom observations and feedback.
• Work closely with principals and leadership teams to align coaching efforts with school improvement goals.
• Support new teachers through mentoring onboarding and ongoing instructional support.
• Encourage reflective practice and promote a culture of collaboration and continuous growth.
• Maintain confidentiality and build trusting professional relationships with staff.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive actionable feedback
• Model effective instructional strategies lesson planning and classroom management techniques
• Facilitate goal-setting and professional growth plans for novice teachers
• Analyze student data with teachers to inform instructional decisions
• Provide resources tools and strategies to support diverse learners
• Lead or support professional development sessions for new teachers
• Maintain confidentiality and build trusting supportive relationships
• Collaborate with school leaders and staff to support teacher development initiatives

Qualifications

• Valid Arkansas teaching license with Elementary certification.
• At least three (3) years of successful elementary classroom teaching experience.
• Strong understanding of standards-aligned instruction and effective teaching practices.
• Experience using student data to inform instruction.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in Education Curriculum & Instruction Educational Leadership or a related field.
• Experience as an instructional coach mentor or teacher leader.
• Experience in leading and/or supporting professional development opportunities
• Experience supporting PLCs and adult learning.
• Familiarity with high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).

Reports To
Principal or District Instructional Leader (as assigned)

Equal Opportunity Employment
Marion School District values the diversity of all individuals and groups. The district is committed to providing an inclusive environment and does not discriminate or tolerate harassment based on age color creed disability marital status national origin race religion sex or sexual orientation in any educational programs activities or employment practices.

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