Instructional Coach

Lansing School District • Lansing, MI

397d • $46,942 - $95,000

About The Position

The Lansing School District is seeking Instructional Coaches to enhance student achievement by supporting teachers and teams. The role involves collaborating with educators to set clear goals, develop action plans, and provide professional development aligned with district goals. Coaches will utilize research-based models to assist teachers, monitor progress, and foster partnerships to improve teaching practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in education or related field
• Three consecutive years of Effective or Highly Effective ratings
• Five years teaching experience
• Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values

Nice To Haves

• Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate (will be required to enroll in program if don't currently possess)
• Master's Degree in education or related field
• Preferred experience in a coaching or leadership position in an urban school setting

Responsibilities

• Improve student achievement through teacher created goals that improve instruction.
• Utilize the LSD coaching models to provide support to all teachers via one-on-one coaching and teacher teams.
• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with teachers and administrators through effective and confidential communication.
• Follow established protocol to pursue and initiate new coaching partnerships with teachers to maintain a full coaching caseload.
• Provide professional learning follow-up implementation support through instructional coaching to connect new learning to improve instruction.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness to meet teacher needs, including reviewing related research, identifying tools, and creating connections with others that have expertise in that area of need.
• Maintain a professional calendar and instructional coaching log of coaching and non-coaching activities.
• Participate in Instructional Coach leadership meetings, training, and PLCs (synchronous and asynchronous) to provide consistent and strategic support to all teachers.
• Work collaboratively with other Instructional Coaches across the district.
• Utilize existing curricular programs, platforms, and resources while collaborating with colleagues to provide robust support services.
• Participate in specialized training as requested to provide support to teachers.
• Continually monitor effectiveness using student data and feedback from stakeholders.
• Maintain professional discretion with teachers and coaches.
• Other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees