Instructional Coach Jackson-Via Elementary School (2026-27 School Year)

Job Title: Instructional Coach

Location: Jackson-Via Elementary School

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary:

To positively impact student achievement and professional learning through coaching and demonstrating best instructional practice.

Essential Functions:

1. Effectively use a coaching model to assist in the continuous improvement of instruction.
2. Support teachers in the implementation of division-level initiatives and programs.
3. Collaborate with the principal to determine what instructional support is needed to achieve the goals of the school improvement plan.
4. Assist teachers in integrating highly effective instructional practices into their plans and lessons.
5. Work with administrators and teachers to interpret student achievement data and determine related instructional needs.
6. Observe access resources collect data provide feedback and demonstrate lessons in classrooms as requested.

Required Qualifications:

1. Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to work effectively with adult learners based on their changing needs.
4. Strong planning and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
5. Working knowledge of SOL content and skills across content areas and grade levels K-8.
6. Demonstrated ability to transfer research-based practices into classroom instruction.
7. Strong demonstrated belief in teacher efficacy and the power of continuous learning.

Desired Qualifications:

1. Knowledge of and/or experience in using the cognitive coaching process.
2. Ability to model instructional strategies including differentiation techniques across content areas and grade levels.
3. Skills in building collaborative relationships with principals and with teachers at all levels of experience.
4. Knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data.
5. Ability to maintain relationships which are supportive of both teachers and administrators with student learning as the focus.
6. Acts as a resource who is skillful reliable credible and accessible.
7. Communicate the goals and processes of the coaching model and use it effectively in working with teachers.

Education & Experience:

1. A valid Virginia teaching license and at least three years of successful classroom experience.
2. Preferred Supervision and Administration endorsement.

Report To: Building Principal

Contract Length:

220 Days