Instructional Coach (2026-2027)

Aiken County Public Schools•Aiken, SC

About The Position

Focuses on and supports pedagogy across all disciplines to ensure and enhance instructional practices to positively impact teaching and learning to increase student achievement. Provides instructional strategies and best practices through the implementation of the coaching model. Promotes and supports all tiers of instruction utilizing district observation data, formative/summative assessment data, needs assessments, and instructional resources. Supports and provides initial and ongoing professional development to leadership teams and teachers using student assessment data to maximize the state’s accountability growth model. Researches and promotes best practices and assists with differentiation in Tier 1 instruction. Encourages and supports continuous improvement for teacher growth, content delivery, and student achievement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (Masters Preferred)
Previous Experience in Content or Grade Level Mentoring/Coaching
Valid SC Teaching Certificate
Read to Succeed Endorsement
Ability to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, and instructional manuals.
Ability to design and write professional development plans, reports, and data entry procedures.
Ability to effectively present professional development and training and respond to questions from groups of educators, trainees, media, administrators, and organization members.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in units of measurement, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and in the display and interpretation of data.
Ability to apply basic concepts of statistical analysis, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to interpret and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to analyze information and use logic to address work related issues and problems.
Ability to quickly assess employee, departmental, and administrative needs and provide timely feedback.
Ability to identify student adjustment and/or academic problems, provide counseling and/or recommend appropriate remedial action to parents.
Ability to provide instruction to ESOL students through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice.
Ability to supervise students and maintain order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations.
Recognizes and follows the appropriate procedures in the “chain of command” as designated by board policies and/or administrative procedures.
Presents a positive image of the district at all times
Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
Ability to operate a personal computer and related software.
Knowledge in the methods for developing lesson plans and materials, and classroom activities which stimulate learning.
Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems.
Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, and the school community.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff and district employees.
Ability to implement a flexible work schedule to meet the reporting deadlines.
Proficiency with Microsoft applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
Ability to perform duties with a high level of detail and accuracy.
Ability to self-monitor and manage multiple tasks while working individually and with members of a group.

Nice To Haves

Masters Preferred
Cognitive Coach Training Preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with principal and leadership team to determine targeted instructional needs and to monitor instructional practices and programs
Uses data to assist teachers with the implementation of instructional practices with a focus on student engagement and differentiation in Tier 1 instruction
Utilizes district observation tools to determine teaching and learning challenges and needs
Collaborates to plan and implement instructional practices to enhance teaching and learning
Assists teachers with analyzing data for intentional planning and intervention recommendations
Assists teachers with implementing instructional programs with fidelity
Promotes and demonstrates active student learning strategies at the elementary level
Participates in school leadership coaching cycles in order to provide feedback for professional growth
Co-teaches with colleagues to demonstrate and model lessons and assists with implementing the curriculum
Monitors literacy needs in all content areas
Participates in school or district staff development opportunities programs to ensure continuous growth and improvement
Attends staff meetings, serves on staff committees as requested, and accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular or other activities as assigned by the principal
Performs other duties as may be assigned