Coor Instructional Coach (T1)
Sugar Land, Texas, United States of America
Full Time
2 days ago
Key skills
LeadershipStrategic PlanningCommunicationCollaboration
About this role
Coor Instructional Coach (T1) - (260000C6)
The Coordinator for Instructional Coaches serves as a district-level instructional leader responsible for the strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of instructional coaching across elementary and secondary campuses. This role ensures that instructional coaches are consistently aligned with district instructional goals, equipped with the skills and support necessary to enhance teacher practice, and focused on driving student achievement. The Coordinator designs and implements coaching systems, leads professional development, evaluates coaching impact, and embeds coaching as a systemic lever for instructional improvement and school transformation. This is a Title 1 funded position.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
Description
Job OverviewThe Coordinator for Instructional Coaches serves as a district-level instructional leader responsible for the strategic leadership, direction, and oversight of instructional coaching across elementary and secondary campuses. This role ensures that instructional coaches are consistently aligned with district instructional goals, equipped with the skills and support necessary to enhance teacher practice, and focused on driving student achievement. The Coordinator designs and implements coaching systems, leads professional development, evaluates coaching impact, and embeds coaching as a systemic lever for instructional improvement and school transformation. This is a Title 1 funded position.
Position Description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership of Instructional Coaching Program
- Establish a unified coaching program aligned to the district’s instructional priorities, curriculum standards, and school improvement goals.
- Define instructional coaching program goals, success criteria, and accountability structures to ensure consistency and effectiveness across all campuses.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive instructional coaching framework that outlines clear expectations, roles, and performance metrics for instructional coaches
- Ensure coherence and alignment of instructional coaching practices with instructional frameworks, curriculum initiatives, and district priorities.
- Continuously refine the instructional coaching framework based on research, data, and district needs.
- Champion instructional coaching as a driver of continuous school improvement and teacher development.
- Collaborate with district leadership to embed coaching into strategic planning, accountability systems, and educator evaluations.
- Ensure the coaching program is adaptable to evolving district needs and instructional demands.
- Foster strong relationships with campus leaders and instructional coaches to create a collaborative learning environment.
- Support instructional coaches and campus leaders in planning and pacing lessons, selecting best practices, and utilizing data for instructional decisions.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive coaching model that outlines clear expectations, roles, and performance metrics.
- Align coaching practices with instructional frameworks, curriculum initiatives, and district strategic goals.
- Continuously refine the coaching framework using research, data, and feedback from campuses.
- Design and facilitate ongoing, high-quality professional learning aligned with adult learning theory and coaching best practices.
- Build instructional leadership capacity among coaches to support teacher growth, model effective teaching, and lead campus-based training.
- Monitor coaching development outcomes and adjust learning plans to meet district-wide needs.
- Lead the collection, analysis, and use of data to evaluate coaching effectiveness on instruction and student performance.
- Use data insights to inform program adjustments, close instructional gaps, and scale successful strategies.
- Report progress and outcomes to district leadership and participate in decision-making processes.
- Serve as a liaison between instructional coaches, campus leaders, and district departments to align coaching efforts with broader instructional goals.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and foster a culture of shared learning and high trust across campuses.
- Make recommendations for hire in alignment with Human Resources Protocols and procedures
- Conduct the performance appraisals of assigned staff in alignment with Human Resources protocols and procedures
- Supervise and support instructional coaches through regular monitoring, observation, feedback, and performance evaluation.
- Provide structured opportunities for professional reflection and growth through individual and team coaching cycles.
- Establish communication protocols and accountability measures to ensure instructional consistency and influence.
- Address complaints and resolve problems in a timely manner
Qualifications
Qualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
- Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field (required)
- Valid Teaching Certification Issued by Texas Education Agency appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment Required
- Valid Texas Mid-Management or Principal Certification Preferred
- Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience
- Minimum of 3 years as an instructional coach or instructional leader supporting teacher development
- Expert understanding of instructional coaching models, adult learning theory, and effective teaching practices
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
- Ability to collaborate with various departments within the organization
- Ability to meet deadlines, prioritize effectively and work independently within guidelines
- Advanced knowledge and expertise with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
- Demonstrated experience in preparing and presenting professional learning
- Strong leadership, supervisory, and facilitation skills
- Advanced skill in data interpretation and using data to drive instructional decision-making
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence across diverse roles and campuses
- Capacity to lead complex initiatives and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.
The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.
Additional Information
- May require extended hours during peak implementation or planning periods
- Work is performed in both district office and school campus environments with frequent travel between locations