Instructional Coach

Eastpointe Community Schools • Eastpointe, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Eastpointe Community Schools is seeking a passionate and proactive Instructional Coach/Data and Assessment Coordinator for Eastpointe High School (grades 8-12). This role is crucial in transforming lives by driving student learning through data-driven instruction and best practices. The coach will work collaboratively with teachers, principals, and district leaders to foster a school culture of pride, high achievement, and continuous improvement. The position involves supporting student learning across all content areas, analyzing student data to inform instructional decisions, facilitating professional development, and supporting building assessment and Title I programs. Eastpointe Community Schools is committed to rapid district turnaround through partnerships with the Macomb Intermediate School District (MISD), Michigan Department of Education (MDE), and University of Virginia’s Partners for Leaders in Education (UVA-PLE), focusing on increasing educational expectations, developing a supportive culture, and nurturing students' academic, behavioral, and interpersonal needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field
• A minimum of 3-5 Years of successful classroom or intervention teaching experience
• Michigan Teacher Certification
• Experience with Data Collection and Analysis
• Ability to work successfully with Staff and Students
• Organized and efficient in required Federal grant documentation

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred
• Previous instructional coaching or educational leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the professional development of teachers
• Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators
• Communicate and demonstrate research-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance and improved classroom environment
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community
• Discuss subject-specific content and encourage professional growth
• Provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers to try out new ideas to improve student learning
• Collaborate with teachers in designing instructional decisions based on assessment data
• Collect and analyze data to provide support to inform instructional decisions
• Support, implement, and assess various instructional programs and program effects on student achievement
• Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies
• Participate in building action planning working toward school goals
• Collaborate with building principal and Title I staff to conduct needs assessment and plan for and monitor Title I programs
• Model lessons when appropriate
• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals
• Assist with development of district curriculum, instruction, and assessments
• Provide assistance in researching instructional/curriculum issues
• Create and manage testing schedules and materials
• Schedule data meetings with teachers and grade-level teams to review literacy and math data
• Carry forward the vision of the Principal to increase student achievement and improve the daily instructional practice of all teachers
• Development of organized routines, communicate clear expectations, and grow a positive school culture
• Build a professional environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability

Benefits

• EFE contract is a 15 step schedule.
• Bachelor’s lane: $50,831 - $82,897.
• Master’s lane: $55,105 - $87,756, plus $3,000 additional on each step for MA+30 or beyond.

What This Job Offers

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