2026-2027 Instructional Coach - Site

Santa Fe South Public Schools•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Elementary Reading Instructional Coach Summary of the Instructional Coach Position The instructional coach will model SFS Core Values and contribute to the improvement of student achievement by building teacher capacity through the development of content knowledge and research-based practice. As part of this, the instructional coach will work with individual teachers to analyze data-based student needs and current teacher practice to set performance and development goals. Common coaching activities will include modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, observation/feedback, and conferencing with teachers. The instructional coach may facilitate content teams and assist the site leader in providing professional development to teachers. In addition, the instructional coach may work in collaboration with the district's academic team to develop curriculum and common assessments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Demonstrated success as a teacher
Deep knowledge of content and learning theory, current educational trends, blended learning practices, methods, research, and technology, and program planning and implementation
Familiarity with NWEA MAP, OSTP, and Oklahoma Academic Standards.
An uncompromising belief that all students will learn.
A relentless work ethic and a high degree of patience to push through difficult challenges.
Views failures as an opportunity to learn and keep improving.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with and drive student outcomes through teams of teachers
Ability to build and manage strong relationships with relevant stakeholders including students, teachers, leaders and district staff.
Technological proficiency and adaptability.
Excellent organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Curriculum & Instruction, Education Administration, or another relevant area strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop relationships with and coach teachers
Observe teachers and provide feedback (at least 1x per week)
Feedback given in person and logged in district platform
Provide weekly lesson plan feedback aligned to district expectations for planning
Meet with content teams (at least 2 times per week)
Maintain weekly content team agendas
Facilitate district protocols during content team meetings
Communicate action steps with Site Leader and members of Academic Team
Set and monitor progress toward development and performance goals
Provide coaching in the form of modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, observing, and conferencing to support individual teachers
Establish coaching plans for each teacher with teacher and coach actions
Analyze student data to inform next steps and drive student results
Hold teacher planning meetings with teachers three times per year to review development and performance goals to align them with site/district goals
Implement district curriculum and instructional methods
Monitor roll out of district curriculum (pacing and assessments)
Support district's Academic Team in continued development of district curriculum as assigned
Work alongside members of the district’s Academic Team to develop content knowledge (including pedagogy, content, and methodology) in self and teachers
Support teachers with planning/pacing of lessons, differentiation, and selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.
Work with teachers to provide quality test environment for common formative assessments and other district assessments
Monitor effectiveness of personalized learning platform and intervention
Assist the Site Leader in executing the district’s strategic plan
Support Site Leader in developing and executing weekly priority plans aligned to district’s strategic plan
Collaborate with Site Leader to establish clear routines, procedures, and expectations to create a structured learning environment conducive to academic growth.
Work with Site Leader to design and deliver professional development aligned to district and site goals when applicable
Support the site leader with campus testing
Coordinate with Academic Team and Site Leader to develop testing schedule
Coordinate with Special Education and ELL department to determine appropriate accommodations for students and help with forming testing groups as needed
Ensure quality testing environment
Conduct test environment walkthroughs for designated grade level and/or content area during common assessments
Participate in test environment walkthroughs with Site Leadership Team during district and state testing events
Support teachers with technology issues and coordinate with IT to address needs
Support Site Leader in using data to drive student achievement results
Conduct performance reviews with teachers to monitor progress toward district goals at the beginning, middle, and end of the school year
Analyze assessment data after district and common assessments
Review the data
Identify action steps for teachers and students
Assist content team in creating and delivering action plan
Develop interventions to support Tier 1 instruction and tiered growth goals as needed
Collaborate with Academic Team and Site Leader to provide quality intervention for Tier 2 and Tier 3
Sort and analyze student data to determine intervention groups for designated grade level and/or content area
Work with assigned teachers to finalize intervention groups
Coordinate with Academic Team on intervention materials
Monitor, observe, and provide feedback on intervention implementation with Site Leadership Team
Engage fully as an instructional leader in the district
Follow weekly work schedule that aligns with district expectations
Actively participate in district instructional leader trainings
Hold the line on site and district goals
Support school and district culture