Instructional Coach for Digital Learning

Newport News Public Schools • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

The Instructional Coach for Digital Learning (DLC) is an instructional coach, responsible for strengthening Tier 1 classroom instruction across all content areas. The DLC works collaboratively with teachers, school leaders, and district staff to strengthen high-quality instruction and strong Tier 1 teaching through coaching, modeling, co-planning, and data-informed reflection. The DLC leverages technology strategically to enhance teaching and learning, using digital tools and resources to deepen student engagement, support instructional design, and improve student outcomes. This role prioritizes instructional improvement and does not include primary responsibility for technical troubleshooting or device support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology, or a related field
• Professional teaching license with endorsements in Administration and Supervision
• Minimum of three years of successful teaching experience
• Demonstrated instructional leadership and strong communication skills
• Thorough knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, including current issues and trends in instructional technology
• Ability to effectively coach adult learners and facilitate job-embedded professional learning

Nice To Haves

• Education Specialist (Ed.S.) or doctoral degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Coach teachers to strengthen Tier 1 instructional practice, including lesson design, student engagement, differentiation, formative assessment, and feedback, with technology serving as a support.
• Model high-quality instructional strategies through co-planning, co-teaching, observation, and reflective dialogue integrating technology when it meaningfully supports student thinking and learning.
• Guide teachers in analyzing student work and learning data to assess instructional impact and adjust practice, using technology as a tool for analysis.
• Facilitate reflective coaching cycles grounded in evidence of instructional practice and student outcomes, leading to specific, actionable improvements in instruction.
• Lead and influence instructional improvement by building teacher capacity and collective efficacy through coaching cycles, collaborative team learning, modeling, and inquiry aligned to division goals.
• Design and deliver job-embedded professional learning aligned to division instructional priorities, curriculum expectations, and high-quality instructional practices.
• Ensure transfer of professional learning into classroom practice through follow-up coaching, modeling, feedback, and sustained support.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of professional learning and coaching support based on instructional impact and changes in teacher practice.
• Support teachers in the purposeful use of digital tools, online and blended learning models, and collaborative learning environments to extend and deepen student learning.
• Support the instructional use of district-adopted platforms and digital resources in alignment with curriculum and instructional goals.
• Partner with school administrators to align coaching support with school improvement goals and instructional priorities.
• Serve as a member of the school’s instructional leadership team, contributing to the planning, implementation, and monitoring of instructional priorities and school improvement efforts.
• Work collaboratively with district-level instructional supervisors and specialists to support curriculum-aligned instructional initiatives.
• Coordinate with technical support teams as needed, while maintaining a clear boundary: This role does not serve as primary technical support and remains focused on instructional improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level