GEAR UP Grant Coordinator & Secondary Instructional Coach (7-12)

Corsicana ISD•Corsicana, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The GEAR UP Grant Coordinator & Secondary Instructional Coach supports the successful implementation of the GEAR UP grant while strengthening instructional practices across grades 7–12. This role works with campus and district leadership to ensure all grant initiatives are aligned with district curriculum goals, instructional priorities, and executive leadership direction. The position blends grant coordination with instructional coaching to improve teacher effectiveness, student outcomes, and college and career readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Minimum of 5-8 years of successful teaching experience, preferably at the secondary level
Strong knowledge of secondary curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Ability to analyze and use data to drive instructional decisions
Skill in coaching adult learners and facilitating professional development
Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills
Knowledge of college and career readiness practices

Nice To Haves

Experience in instructional coaching, curriculum development, or campus/district leadership preferred
Experience with grant-funded programs preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement all components of the GEAR UP grant in alignment with district curriculum goals, strategic priorities, and federal guidelines, while working with campus and district leadership to ensure coherence across initiatives
Monitor program implementation, timelines, budgets, and required documentation to maintain fidelity and compliance
Collect, analyze, and report student data and program outcomes to support continuous improvement and informed decision-making
Work with campus and district leadership to ensure all grant activities align with performance measures and current instructional expectations
Coordinate and facilitate student support initiatives, including college readiness, academic support, and family engagement, that directly reinforce district instructional goals
Serve as a liaison between the district, campuses, and external partners to ensure all efforts are cohesive, aligned to curriculum, and integrated with the work of campus and district leadership
Provide job-embedded coaching to teachers through observation, modeling, and feedback
Support teachers in lesson internalization and implementation aligned to district curriculum and expectations
Facilitate PLC conversations focused on student outcomes and instructional alignment
Assist teachers in using student data to inform instruction and targeted support
Design and deliver professional development aligned to district priorities, curriculum, and grant goals
Work with campus and district leadership to build teacher and leader capacity in instructional best practices and data-driven decision-making
Support campus leadership in strengthening instructional systems and structures
Contribute to the alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment across secondary campuses
Work with campus and district leadership to support campus improvement efforts and instructional priorities
Participate in instructional walks, data meetings, and collaborative sessions aligned to district priorities
Support the implementation and monitoring of district initiatives, including intervention systems and college readiness efforts
Maintain strong communication with all stakeholders to ensure alignment and clarity of expectations