Instructional Coach - Sustainability Academy SY26/27
Burlington School District•Burlington, VT
•Onsite
About The Position
The Burlington School District is seeking a K–5 Instructional Coach to support high-quality teaching and learning across our elementary schools. This role partners directly with educators to strengthen instructional practices and improve student outcomes through coaching, collaboration, and data-informed decision-making. This is a non-evaluative, non-supervisory role focused on building teacher capacity. The position is structured as: 80% Instructional Coaching 20% Direct Student Intervention (MTSS-aligned)
Requirements
- Valid Vermont teaching license with appropriate endorsement (elementary level)
- Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience
- Demonstrated impact on student achievement, especially with diverse learners
- Strong instructional expertise and pedagogical knowledge
- Experience using student data to guide instruction
- Ability to build trust and collaborate effectively with adults
- Skilled in coaching, feedback, and facilitation
- Demonstrated teacher leadership and professional growth
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
- Partner with teachers in confidential coaching cycles (goal setting, observation, modeling, reflection)
- Provide demonstration lessons, co-teaching, and instructional modeling
- Support implementation of evidence-based instructional strategies
- Facilitate reflective conversations to promote continuous improvement
- Support Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
- Help teams analyze student data to inform instruction
- Co-design standards-aligned lessons and interventions
- Monitor student progress and adjust instructional approaches
- Plan and lead professional development sessions
- Support implementation of district curriculum and instructional frameworks
- Share research-based practices and resources
- Collaborate with school leaders on Continuous Improvement Plans (CIP)
- Participate in Instructional Leadership Teams (ILT) and EST
- Support rollout of instructional initiatives
- Provide small-group and 1:1 intervention in literacy and/or math
- Deliver Tier 2 and Tier 3 MTSS interventions
- Monitor progress and adjust instruction using data
- Align intervention work with classroom instruction
Benefits
- Sick Time / Personal Time As per the Master Agreement
- Benefits eligible on start date.
- 30 days to enroll in coverage from start day.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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