3-5 Instructional Coach - SMES (2026-2027 School Year)

Harrisonburg City Public Schools•Harrisonburg, VA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Instructional coaches are an integral part of the leadership team of middle or high school, along with principals, counselors, teachers, media specialists and other support staff. The instructional coach is primarily responsible for providing school-wide instructional leadership by positively impacting student achievement and professional learning through coaching and demonstrating best instructional practice. The instructional coach maintains professional relationships with staff, administrators and students.

Requirements

Possess or qualify for a VA collegiate professional license w/ an endorsement in Elementary Education
Completed LETRs training (or will complete w/in 1st year of coaching)
Completed OG training (or will complete w/in 1st year of coaching)
Minimum of 5 years of successful elementary classroom teaching experience including teaching linguistically diverse students.
Demonstrated ability to transfer scientifically-based researched instructional strategies, including strategies to increase language production into classroom instruction
Strong planning and organizations skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
Working knowledge of assigned K-5 SOL content
Experience collecting, visualizing, and acting on student formative assessment data to alter instruction and student learning outcomes
Demonstrated knowledge of instruction and curriculum development, current theory, instructional practices, and various assessment strategies
Experience working with diverse learning needs.
Proficiency with Google Suite, email, and information system applications.
Proficiency in the use of a variety of office equipment and technology with experience using
Proficiency in business English: spelling, grammar and spoken language.
Emotionally mature, objective and sensitive to people and their concerns.
Able to handle responsibility, work independently, and maintain collaborative working relationships with students, families, administration, co-workers and the community.
Experience working directly with individuals and families from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
Familiarity with racial equity and inclusion frameworks
Models non-discriminatory and cultural inclusion practices in all activities.
Respects the worth, dignity and individual beliefs of others.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities to foster professional relationships and express and/or exchange ideas.
Demonstrates leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators and the community.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments to improve instructional practices

Responsibilities

Effectively uses the HCPS coaching model
Supports teachers in the implementation of school and division level initiatives
Collaborates with Principals, the Coordinator of Instruction and Content Coordinators to determine instructional support needs (including providing intervention if needed)
Works with administrators and teachers to interpret student data and instructional needs
Supports teachers growth through: Co-Planning, Co-Teaching, Micro Modeling lessons, Analyzing student data, Observing, Providing feedback
Works with principal to plan and provide staff development based on school need
Responds to telephone, email, in person requests
Serves as a role model by developing and effectively maintaining professional boundaries with staff and students
Serves as a role model for others as an educational leader by demonstrating good attendance, punctuality, appearance, demeanor, dress and behavior
Models professional, moral and ethical standards as well as personal integrity in all interactions, including non-discriminatory and cultural inclusion practices by respecting the worth, dignity and individual beliefs of others.
Participate in professional development of self and others, including school and division staff development, some of which occurs during the summer
Takes all industry standard precautions to protect students, staff, equipment, materials and facilities.
Maintains appropriate state licensure; assumes responsibility for and participates in staff development (professional growth) and training to keep materials, supplies and skills up-to-date.
Follows appropriate safety procedures and properly maintains equipment.
Actively participates in and attends all required meetings
Maintains confidentiality in all matters
Complies with and supports school division policies, regulations, procedures and the HCPS Strategic Plan.
Effectively performs other duties as assigned by the Principal