2025-2026 Mentor Coordinator and Elementary Instructional Coach - January 2026 Start Date

Socorro Consolidated Schools•Socorro, NM

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About The Position

The Instructional Coach is a teacher leader who works collaboratively with teachers to improve instructional practices and enhance student learning outcomes across the K-12 spectrum. The Instructional Coach provides job-embedded professional development, coaching, and support to teachers, focusing on evidence-based instructional strategies, data analysis, and the implementation of district initiatives, including the Board adopted goals and guardrails.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Education
Valid New Mexico teaching license.
Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience.
Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based instructional practices and strategies, including structured literacy
Strong understanding of curriculum development, assessment, and data analysis.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively with adult learners.
Knowledge of technology and its integration into instruction.
Experience in designing and delivering professional development.
Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to facilitate change.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction or other related field.
National Board Certification.
Experience as an instructional coach or mentor teacher.
Knowledge of Multi-Layered System of Support (MLSS).
Experience within the Dufour model of Professional Learning Communities (PLC).
Experience with specific instructional programs or initiatives (e.g., Professional Learning Communities, Foundational Literacy Curriculum).
Experience working with historical underserved populations, including English Language Learners, Economically disadvantaged students, students with disabilities and native/indigenous students.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with teachers to analyze student data, identify instructional needs, and set goals for improvement.
Provides individualized coaching and support to teachers, including modeling effective instructional strategies, co-planning lessons, observing classroom instruction, and providing feedback (Observation & Feedback Cycles).
Assists and supports teachers in the implementation of research-based instructional practices and strategies the effective use of technology to enhance instruction and student learning. the development and implementation of formative and summative assessments. differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners.
Provides guidance on the MLSS process.
Plans and delivers a New Teacher Institute prior to the start of the school year, with a focus on Classroom Management Elevate NM evaluation system and the 4 teaching domains Curriculum logins and logistic tools Lesson planning basics
One-on-one mentor with all new Elementary teachers in the district
Ongoing regular meetings with formal documentation in mentor logs
Observation & feedback cycles
Classroom co-teaching & modeling
Provides support to Alternative Licensure Teachers (including PRAXIS), Level 1 teachers completing Microcredentials and teachers on support plans.
Creates and maintains records of completed mentorship programs for the District, including a log of completed mentorships. Communicates completion of the mentoring program to the Personnel Department.
Supports site based mentor teachers with training, resources, and strategies.
Supports the implementation of district curriculum, instructional programs, and initiatives.
Support professional learning communities (PLCs) and other collaborative structures.
Works collaboratively with school site Principals and Structured Literacy Coaches
Acts as the district LETRS Course manager, completing all aspects of NMPED required training teacher enrollment, onboarding, support, and monitoring stipend arrangements materials orders
Works with school and district leaders to analyze student data and identify areas for school-wide instructional improvement.
Acts as curriculum liaison to the District office for inventory and ordering.
Maintains confidentiality and builds trusting relationships with teachers.
Stays current on educational research, best practices, and trends.
Performs other duties as assigned.