Position Overview
The Instructional Coach is responsible for improving instructional quality and scholar outcomes through coaching, data-driven decision-making, and professional development. This role ensures that teachers are effectively implementing curriculum, delivering rigorous instruction, and utilizing assessment data to drive scholar achievement.
The Instructional Coach plays a critical role in supporting WK Jackson Leadership Academy’s academic goals, particularly in a CSI (Comprehensive Support and Improvement) environment, by strengthening Tier 1 instruction and intervention systems.
Core Responsibilities
Instructional Leadership & Coaching
- Conduct teacher observations and provide actionable feedback
- Monitor and provide feedback on lesson plans and instructional delivery
- Lead and facilitate content planning meetings and data meetings
- Support teachers in internalizing curriculum and delivering high-quality lessons
- Coordinate and support state testing (OSTP) preparation and execution
- Support development and execution of intervention systems and progress monitoring
- Ensure alignment of instruction to standards and academic priorities
Professional Development
- Design and facilitate summer professional development
- Plan and execute ongoing weekly professional development
- Monitor implementation of PD into classroom practice
Data & Scholar Achievement
- Lead analysis of MAP and other assessment data
- Monitor scholar progress toward end-of-year growth goals
- Assist in development and monitoring of MTSS systems
Human Resources & Staff Development
- Participate in recruitment efforts, including attending job fairs
- Support staff growth through coaching, modeling, and feedback
Family Engagement & Communication
- Support and participate in monthly family engagement activities
- Assist in development of parent engagement calendar
- Contribute to weekly school communications/newsletters
- Support positive relationships between school and families
School Culture & Scholar Support
- Support implementation of strong scholar culture systems
- Assist with scholar support plans and interventions
- Participate in and support school-wide events and activities
- Promote a culture of high expectations and academic excellence
Qualifications
Required
- Valid Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
- Minimum of 3 years of successful classroom teaching experience
- Demonstrated success in improving student achievement
- Strong knowledge of:
- Curriculum implementation
- Data-driven instruction
- Small group and intervention strategies
Preferred
- Experience in instructional coaching or teacher leadership role
- Experience in a CSI or turnaround school environment
- Familiarity with MAP, OSTP, and structured literacy/math programs