About This Role
Being an Instructional Coach means enhancing student achievement by supporting teachers and teams within the Lansing School District. Coaches collaborate with educators to set clear goals and develop action plans, using research-based models to address instructional needs. They foster true partnerships, learning alongside teachers through a flexible coaching process, and provide ongoing professional development aligned with district goals.
Responsibilities
- Improve student achievement through teacher-created goals that improve instruction
- Utilize the LSD coaching models to provide support to all teachers via one-on-one coaching and teacher teams
- Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with teachers and administrators through effective and confidential communication
- Follow established protocol to pursue and initiate new coaching partnerships with teachers to maintain a full coaching caseload
- Provide professional learning follow-up implementation support through instructional coaching to connect new learning to improve instruction
- Demonstrate resourcefulness to meet teacher needs, including reviewing related research, identifying tools, and creating connections with others that have expertise in that area of need
- Maintain a professional calendar and instructional coaching log of coaching and non-coaching activities
- Participate in Instructional Coach leadership meetings, training, and PLCs (synchronous and asynchronous) to provide consistent and strategic support to all teachers
- Work collaboratively with other Instructional Coaches across the district
- Utilize existing curricular programs, platforms, and resources while collaborating with colleagues to provide robust support services
- Participate in specialized training as requested to provide support to teachers
- Continually monitor effectiveness using student data and feedback from stakeholders
- Maintain professional discretion with teachers and coaches
- Perform other duties as assigned to best support the Lansing School District mission
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in education or related field
- Three consecutive years of Effective or Highly Effective ratings
- Five years teaching experience
- Alignment with Lansing School District's mission and values
Nice to have:
- Valid Michigan Teacher Certificate (will be required to enroll in program if don't currently possess)
- Master's Degree in education or related field
- Experience in a coaching or leadership position in an urban school setting
Important Details
- Schedule: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week
