Instructional Coach - Elementary (PK-5) ($58,282+)

Dorchester County Public Schools•Cambridge, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Dorchester County Public Schools is seeking an Instructional Coach for each of its Elementary (PK–5) schools. This role is part of a system-wide improvement initiative and the implementation of the 'Believe in Us: Achieving Our Potential Together' Strategic Plan. The Elementary Instructional Coach will provide job-embedded, school-based professional learning and instructional support to teachers, focusing on strengthening foundational literacy and numeracy instruction, mathematics teaching and learning, curriculum implementation, assessment practices, and the consistent use of the district instructional process. The coach will be assigned to a specific school, serve as a member of the building’s instructional leadership team, and collaborate with district leaders to ensure alignment across schools. The position involves a non-evaluative, growth-focused coaching stance, working collaboratively with teachers and school leadership to support continuous improvement and the implementation of district and state initiatives. This position reports to the building-level principal and is supervised in coordination with the Director of Elementary Schools.

Requirements

Hold a valid Maryland Advanced Professional Licensure in Elementary Education or a related field.
Have a minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience at the elementary level.
Demonstrate deep knowledge of effective instructional practices in foundational literacy and numeracy, with a strong emphasis on mathematics instruction and the ability to support high-quality math teaching across grade levels.
Demonstrate skill in coaching adults, including observation, feedback, modeling, and facilitation.
Knowledge of Dorchester County Public Schools curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, Dorchester County Public Schools policies, and effective instructional practices.
Demonstrate strong data analysis skills to support instructional decision-making.
Possess strong communication, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
Be proficient with instructional technology and digital learning tools.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Title I schools preferred.
Possess a Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher education or hold an active National Board Certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized and collaborative coaching support to teachers focused on effective instructional practices and student engagement.
Observe classroom instruction and provide timely, actionable feedback aligned to district instructional expectations and evidence-based teaching practices.
Model instructional strategies, co-plan lessons, and support implementation of district-adopted curriculum and instructional resources.
Support teachers in applying evidence-based foundational literacy practices (reading, writing, and language development) and numeracy practices aligned with Maryland College and Career Ready Standards.
Assist teachers and grade-level teams in the effective use of formative and summative assessment practices to inform instruction.
Facilitate collaborative planning, data analysis, and reflective practice using district-approved protocols.
Analyze and interpret local and state assessment data with teachers and school leadership to identify instructional strengths and needs.
Assist teachers in designing and implementing interventions to accelerate the progress of students performing below grade level.
Support differentiated instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners, including students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
Plan and deliver job-embedded professional learning aligned to district priorities and the Maryland Professional Development Standards.
Support new and early-career teachers through coaching, mentoring, and instructional guidance.
Collaborate with other instructional coaches, principals, and district leaders to ensure instructional coherence and alignment across schools.
Support teachers in strengthening mathematics instruction, including conceptual understanding, problem-solving, and the effective use of standards-aligned instructional practices.
Attend and actively participate in state-level content meetings and professional learning opportunities to maintain a strong understanding of Maryland College and Career Ready Standards and assessment expectations, and apply this knowledge to support effective instructional coaching.
Serve on school-based and district-level instructional committees or task forces as assigned.
Maintain documentation of coaching activities, professional learning, and instructional support provided.
Perform other duties related to instructional coaching as assigned by the Director of Elementary Schools, Principal or Coordinator of Educator Growth & Development.