Instructional Coach (Prek-2)

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Background on Southbridge Public Schools:

Southbridge Public Schools serves approximately 2200 students across six schools and is a district on the move. With several years of focused turnaround work Southbridge is seeing encouraging progress in student achievement academic growth attendance and staff retention. The district is entering an important new phasebuilding on that progress while continuing to strengthen instruction school culture and opportunities for students. With strong partnerships new investments and a growing focus on what works Southbridge offers educators the opportunity to join a team that is improving and to have a real role in shaping what comes next.

More information about Southbridge Public Schools can be foundhere.

Position Description:

The Instructional Coach is responsible for building teacher capacity and supporting high-quality accessible instruction across the school. The position works collaboratively with teachers administrators and leadership teams to strengthen curriculum implementation research-based instructional practices assessment and the use of student data to improve outcomes for all students.

The Instructional Coach provides individualized and small-group coaching models effective instructional practices facilitates professional learning supports collaborative planning and helps teachers use assessment data and student work to identify and respond to individual student needs. The Coach serves as a catalyst for a strong professional learning community focused on continuous improvement integrated learning vertical articulation student engagement and achievement.

Major Responsibilities:

Instructional Coaching

• Provide individual and small-group coaching to support effective lesson planning instruction and reflection.
• Model effective instructional practices through demonstration lessons co-teaching peer observation and mentoring.
• Support teachers in addressing the needs of struggling learners and students requiring additional intervention.

Curriculum & Professional Learning

• Support curriculum implementation planning development and revision.
• Develop and facilitate professional learning aligned with school and district instructional priorities.
• Foster collaboration and professional learning communities focused on continuous improvement and vertical alignment.

Assessment & Data

• Support teachers in administering analyzing and using assessment data and student work to inform instruction.
• Collaborate with school leadership to identify instructional priorities and monitor progress toward student achievement goals.

Collaboration & School Improvement

• Collaborate with teachers administrators and district partners to strengthen instructional practice and student outcomes
• Prioritize instructional support for new and developing teachers.
• Participate in coaching leadership and professional learning activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal or designee.

Preferred Qualifications

1. M. reading education special education or related field.

2. Three to five years prior K-5 teaching experience preference

3. Valid MA Reading certification

4. Experience and skill as a coach or mentor for teachers on literacy and math related topics.

5. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.

6. Deep understanding of scientifically based reading research and evidence-based practices

for teaching K- 5 literacy assessment of student growth change process and adult learning.

7. Deep understanding of current math instructional practices

8. Ability to work independently