Instructional Coach -3rd-8th Grade

High Point Academy•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Coach plays a critical role in supporting teachers to improve instructional practices, enhance student learning outcomes, and create an engaging, rigorous, and equitable learning environment. The coach provides job-embedded professional development, models effective teaching strategies, and collaborates with educators to ensure high-quality instruction across all grade levels.

Requirements

Instructional coaching and mentoring
Classroom observations and feedback cycles
Modeling effective teaching strategies
Co-teaching lessons
Facilitating professional development workshops
Curriculum implementation
Differentiated instruction
Culturally responsive teaching
Data-driven instruction
Lesson planning
Classroom management
Student engagement strategies
Analyzing student performance data
Implementing data-informed instructional strategies
Utilizing formative and summative assessments
Monitoring student progress
Implementing intervention strategies
Ensuring alignment with school goals, state standards, and best practices
Implementing curriculum materials, resources, and instructional technology
Evaluating and refining curriculum and instructional programs
Staying current on educational research
Collaborating with school administrators, grade-level teams, and content area specialists
Fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and reflective practice
Developing a school-wide culture of academic excellence
Serving as a resource for new and developing teachers
Building strong relationships with students and families
Organizing parent workshops and information sessions
Advocating for equity and inclusion

Responsibilities

Provide instructional coaching and mentoring to teachers through one-on-one support, classroom observations, and feedback cycles.
Model effective teaching strategies and co-teach lessons to support best practices in instruction.
Facilitate professional development workshops focused on curriculum implementation, differentiated instruction, culturally responsive teaching, and data-driven instruction.
Support teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, and student engagement strategies.
Analyze student performance data to identify trends, strengths, and areas for growth.
Collaborate with teachers and leadership to implement data-informed instructional strategies.
Support teachers in utilizing formative and summative assessments to drive instruction.
Assist in monitoring student progress and implementing intervention strategies to close achievement gaps.
Ensure alignment of instructional practices with school goals, state standards, and best educational practices.
Provide support in implementing curriculum materials, resources, and instructional technology.
Collaborate with school leaders to evaluate and refine curriculum and instructional programs.
Stay current on educational research and share innovative teaching strategies with staff.
Work closely with school administrators, grade-level teams, and content area specialists to enhance instructional effectiveness.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and reflective practice among teachers.
Assist in developing a school-wide culture of academic excellence and high expectations for all students.
Serve as a resource for new and developing teachers, helping them transition into the school community.
Support teachers in building strong relationships with students and families.
Assist in organizing parent workshops and information sessions on instructional strategies and student learning.
Advocate for equity and inclusion in all instructional practices and family engagement initiatives.
Other Duties as Assigned