Instructional Coach - Secondary (2026-2027 School Year)

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional coach will partner with staff to improve instructional practices, implement district and building initiatives, and deliver job-embedded professional learning to increase student achievement. In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave. Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator. All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Wichita Public Schools and is appropriate for their position. This position may require the ability to use a variety of classroom technology and presentation tools, in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use. Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required. Primary contact is with classroom teachers through professional learning and school leadership. Expected to exhibit an approachable, professional manner with parents, students, and school staff members. Contact with personnel within the district. Will be working under the direct supervision of the two assigned building principals in order to complete day to day tasks. Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy. Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues. Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner.

Requirements

Ability to organize, communicate effectively, make decisions, work independently, and work 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
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work given the demands of two buildings
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display 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
A minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience in a variety of grade levels is required
Current Kansas Teaching license at the Secondary level required
Bachelor's degree required
Experience presenting to large groups and small groups of adult learners
Ability to work with limited supervision; willing to initiate and finish projects on own initiative
Ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with staff to improve instructional practices
Implement district and building initiatives
Deliver job-embedded professional learning to increase student achievement
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor
Facilitate reflection on instructional practices and responses (e.g., impact cycle)
Collaborate with teachers as equal partners to transfer their learning into practice
Provide rich experiential demonstrations of specific teaching approaches through co-planning, co-teaching, and modeling
Provide on-going support and coaching as staff implements instructional practices/strategies
Differentiate adult learning experiences in ways that make content relevant and enable learning
Train teachers, principals, and other instructional staff with the use of targeted evidence-based instructional practices/strategies for academics and behavior
Maintain current knowledge of state standards, evidenced-based practices, and district curriculum to facilitate instructional support in all curricular areas
Train and support implementation of the district Assessment Protocol
Facilitate data-based decision-making protocols to inform school improvement decisions
Promote consensus- building, infrastructure development/refinement, and effective MTSS implementation
Collaborate with other building leaders to ensure the fidelity of instructional practices and implementation of district protocols (i.e., Assessment, Behavior, Instructional, Literacy, Numeracy.)
Foster professional relationships with building principals, lead coaches, teachers, and support staff
Maintain a level of confidentiality that positively contributes to the school environment
Attend all Friday Learning Lab sessions and other professional development activities as communicated
Support implementation of district and building initiatives
Conduct classroom observations to monitor for evidence of professional learning implementation
Collaborate with leadership at both buildings team to plan and provide future learning opportunities
Create and administer one communication plan that provides professional learning, important upcoming information, and an overview of the coach's work priorities / locations on a weekly basis
Within the first two years as a coach, and at the direction of Learning services, complete specific trainings and incorporate the practices into the work with staff, including 8 days of initial Cognitive Coaching training and 4 days of Adaptive Schools training