Instructional Coach

Position Type: Administration/ Instructional Coach Date Posted: 6/24/2026 Location: Summit Acad for Alternative Learners - Middletown Description Classification : Salary Exempt Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range : Building Administration Reports to : Building Principal or Program Manager Location : Middletown, Ohio Job Description Summary/Objective The Instructional Coach fulfills the mission of Summit Academy Management (SAM) by assisting teachers and administrators in curriculum and instruction. He/she ensures that materials are being implemented correctly and that staff and students are receiving instruction based upon best practices in assessment and instruction. He/she works with Curriculum Administrator to ensure that data driven instruction is being practiced. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Assists in the implementation of the adopted curricular program Works closely with the classroom teachers to implement effective instructional strategies Implements a staff development program to include: modeling lessons, assisting with lesson planning, observations, providing feedback to teachers on classroom lessons and allowing teachers to observe in other classrooms and maintain documentation and records of all staff development activities and workshops Establishes good interpersonal relationships with the school staff and administration Supports teachers with task analysis needed to pinpoint breakdowns in student learning Acts as Internal Facilitator of the Ohio Improvement Process in the school, directing collaborative conversations around the 5-step improvement process Use instructional background to clearly connect data to instructional decision-making Consults with teachers providing expertise and knowledge for developing and implementing data plans, protocols and processes Provides information to principal to improve academic achievement Serves as a mentor to administrators, teachers and instructional support staff, providing insight and understanding of the importance, value and application of data Knowledge of Academic Content and Instructional Best Practices Skilled at Data Analysis and Manipulation Ability to Make Data Understandable and Actionable Interpersonal Skills Critical Thinking Verbal and Written Communication Supervisory Responsibility None This job operates in a school environment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This position regularly requires extended hours and the ability to perform work outside of what is recognized as normal operating hours. Travel Travel is required as appropriate to attend professional development and statewide meetings. Required Education and Experience A BA/BS degree from an accredited college/university, MA/MS degree is preferred Experience in working with diverse learner Demonstrated ability to successfully work with teachers in a collaborative role Successful experience in providing staff development in both large and small groups and mentoring to teachers Ability to analyze formal and informal data from reading and writing assessments Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr