Instructional Coach- Elementary (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Instructional Coach is responsible for assisting with the coordination and implementation of all aspects of MTSS as identified in the district Strategic Plan and articulated in each building by the School Improvement Plan, State Integrated Improvement Plan, results-based Staff Development Plan and QPA guidelines.

Requirements

Possess a deep understanding of the state standards, curriculum, and assessment program
Have demonstrated success in the use of data to improve instruction
Have demonstrated success as a leader of learning
Experience in preparing and presenting high quality, research based professional development
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, both within the local district, and externally with the community
Ability to reflect and engage others in reflecting
Organizational and planning skills for setting both short term and long range goals, and for coordinating efforts for timely accomplishment of those goals
Strong interpersonal skills demonstrated through the respect of peers and the ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships
Proficient in problem solving and willingness to perform modeling and real-time coaching tasks
Ability to organize, communicate effectively, make decisions, work independently and as a collaborative team member
Ability to perform a variety of tasks, build trust, collaborate, meet deadlines, and work in a calm and efficient manner
Displays a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Teaching license and a minimum of 5 years classroom teaching experience

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Support teachers in the implementation of selected curriculum protocol for core instruction and interventions
Collect, assure input, organize and display data
Use data from the Classroom Observation Tool and other measures to assist with identifying, planning, and implementing professional development that support the goals of MTSS and the school improvement plan
Assist in identifying, acquiring, and organizing available classroom resources to support student achievement
Identify and communicate to classroom teachers effective teaching strategies to meet the educational needs of all students
Attend all Friday Learning Services professional development sessions and other professional development activities as communicated
Complete all 8 days of initial Cognitive CoachingSM training within the first year as a facilitator, and incorporate the practices into work with staff
75%25 of the Instructional Coaches time should be spent in direct contact with classroom teachers in the capacity of reviewing data, co-planning, co-teaching, real-time coaching, or modeling best practices
The Instructional Coach may not perform duties considered supervisory, or administrative in nature
Assists with additional duties as assigned by Supervisor.