Instructional Coach

Instructional Coach TeachIowa Horizon Science Academy – Des Moines, Iowa. The Instructional Coach serves as a mentor and guide to support teachers at Horizon Science Academy, ensuring successful implementation of Concept School's Academic Excellence Framework with a focus on closing the achievement gap and accelerating learning for all students. This role emphasizes a student‑centered coaching mindset, aiming to strengthen student achievement by helping teachers implement effective instructional practices. Qualifications and Education Requirements Current Iowa teaching license with elementary and middle school endorsements; Reading, Early Literacy, and/or Mathematics endorsements preferred. Master’s degree in school administration, curriculum and instruction, or related fields preferred. Minimum five years of successful teaching experience, ideally including leadership roles. Experience receiving or providing structured instructional coaching methodology. Ability to give and receive constructive feedback. Proven ability to use student‑level data to guide instructional decisions. Demonstrated teacher leadership and expertise in instruction and curriculum. Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise. Preferred past experience of curriculum implementation across multiple schools. Ability to execute the district’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Goals. Knowledge of governmental statutes, regulations, and rules related to instruction, curriculum, and student learning. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, willing to collaborate with diverse groups. Strong facilitation skills in curriculum development, revisions, and evaluation. Ability to work cooperatively, maintain confidentiality, and adapt to changing priorities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Coaching & Feedback Engage teachers in coaching cycles, collaboratively setting goals based on student data, implementing targeted instructional strategies, and reflecting on growth results. Conduct non‑evaluative observations and provide feedback/coaching on teachers’ planning and delivery. Provide clear and direct feedback based on practice analysis. Facilitate guidance and help develop teachers according to the Danielson Framework. Support teachers’ achievement of goals using coaching strategies such as co‑planning, modeling, co‑teaching, side‑by‑side coaching, and observing. Mentoring and Collaboration Serve as a mentor through co‑planning, team teaching, sharing effective instructional strategies, and modeling lessons. Collaborate with Concept Academic Department Directors, Director of Teaching and Learning, Assistant Principals of Academics, school‑level Department Heads, and Regional Instructional Coaches. Collaborate with teachers in designing instructional decisions informed by assessment data and culturally and linguistically responsive practices. Communicate and demonstrate evidence‑based instructional practices through collaborative co‑planning, modeling, and co‑teaching. Participate in periodic meetings with the Director of Teaching and Learning and other coaching colleagues. Data Analysis and Instructional Improvement Analyze state and district assessment data to identify professional development needs. Create and maintain data trackers and visualizations to inform progress. Consistently analyze teacher practice through classroom observations, data analysis, and examination of student work. Track student and teacher progress to assess the effectiveness of coaching. Develop teachers’ capacity to collect and analyze multiple sources of data. Curriculum Support and Professional Development Support teachers in understanding and implementing the curriculum, Danielson’s Framework for Teaching, and data analysis. Develop, lead, and participate in ongoing and job‑embedded professional learning. Collaborate with the Director of Teaching and Learning and Concept Directors to become familiar with curricular resources. Assist in ensuring the implementation of the Concept Academic Framework with fidelity. Planning and Goal‑Oriented Development Create detailed coaching plans with focused goals and measures of success. Make recommendations for improvement and assist with goals related to the Personal Improvement Plan. Partner with Principals and Directors to co‑present/facilitate at Regional PDs/Institutes. Tiered Instructional Support Facilitate structured tier 2 and 3 academic interventions for small groups of students. Interventions take place during structured intervention blocks when no tier 1 instruction occurs. The Instructional Coach plays a crucial role in supporting teachers' professional growth and enhancing instructional practices to improve student learning outcomes. By engaging in coaching cycles, providing mentorship, feedback, and targeted professional development, the coach contributes to Concept Schools’ overall success in achieving academic excellence and closing the achievement gap. Equal Opportunity Employer TeachIowa Horizon Science Academy is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr