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Description
At Rise Academy, we believe every student deserves access to an excellent, equitable, and engaging education that cultivates their God-given potential. We are seeking a passionate and strategic Instructional Coach & Professional Learning Lead to strengthen teaching and learning across our school community through coaching, collaboration, and professional growth.
This leader will play a critical role in supporting teachers, improving instructional systems, and ensuring all students—regardless of background—experience rigorous, culturally responsive, and student-centered learning environments.
Position Summary
The Instructional Coach & Professional Learning Lead drives equitable, high-quality instruction across the school by coaching teachers, leading professional development, and strengthening instructional systems. This role centers equity in practice—ensuring all students have access to rigorous and engaging learning experiences that prepare them for long-term success.
The coach partners with teachers to refine instructional practice, analyze student learning, and implement strategies that support diverse learners. This role also leads the design and implementation of impactful professional development aligned with the school’s instructional priorities and mission.
Key Responsibilities
Instructional Coaching & Teacher Development
- Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable, growth-oriented feedbackÂ
- Partner with teachers to set and monitor instructional goals focused on student achievement and equitable outcomesÂ
- Model effective instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction and culturally responsive teaching practicesÂ
- Lead coaching cycles for teachers at varying levels of experience and developmentÂ
- Support instructional planning, classroom management, and student engagement strategiesÂ
Equity-Driven Instruction
- Support teachers in implementing culturally responsive and inclusive instructional practicesÂ
- Ensure instruction meets the needs of diverse learners and students from historically underserved communitiesÂ
- Facilitate reflection around bias, expectations, and equitable access within classrooms and curriculumÂ
- Partner with school leadership to align instructional practices with the school’s equity commitments and missionÂ
Professional Development Leadership
- Design and implement a strategic, year-long professional development plan aligned to instructional prioritiesÂ
- Facilitate engaging and relevant PD sessions grounded in adult learning best practicesÂ
- Identify, coordinate, and collaborate with external consultants and facilitators to provide high-quality training opportunitiesÂ
- Ensure professional learning translates into classroom practice through ongoing coaching and supportÂ
- Collect and analyze feedback and data to continuously strengthen PD offeringsÂ
Data & Instructional Improvement
- Support teachers in analyzing student achievement data to inform instructional decisionsÂ
- Assist teams in setting measurable, standards-aligned goals and monitoring progressÂ
- Collaborate with leadership to align curriculum, instruction, and assessment practicesÂ
- Identify instructional trends and opportunities for school-wide improvementÂ
Culture of Growth & Collaboration
- Foster a school culture where feedback, reflection, and continuous improvement are valuedÂ
- Facilitate professional learning communities, team meetings, and collaborative planning sessionsÂ
- Celebrate and elevate strong instructional practices across the schoolÂ
- Serve as a thought partner to school leadership on instructional priorities and teacher development
Requirements
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Education or related field required
- 3–5+ years of successful classroom teaching experience
- Experience in a Title I and/or public school setting strongly preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and experience supporting diverse student populations
- Proven instructional expertise and strong understanding of effective pedagogy
- Experience coaching adults or leading professional development preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and deliver direct, actionable feedback
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