At-Risk Math Instructional Coach

The Instructional Coach partners with teachers and campus leadership to cultivate high-impact instructional practices that increase student learning and achievement. Through Professional Learning Community (PLC) facilitation, lesson planning support, individualized coaching, and data-informed collaboration, the Instructional Coach builds teacher capacity aligned to TEKS, rigorous instructional design, and best practices in differentiation and student engagement.

Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small group coaching cycles; Conduct regular 1:1 goal check-ins each semester with assigned teachers; Meet with administrators to align coaching focus areas with campus instructional priorities; Collaborate regularly to analyze data and determine coaching targets; Support alignment between instructional expectations, curriculum implementation, and professional learning initiatives; Collaborate with teachers during planning to strengthen TEKS alignment, clarity of learning targets, and assessment alignment; Support teachers in lesson internalization; Facilitate structured lesson internalization opportunities; Support the integration of research-based instructional practices that increase student engagement and rigor; Assist teachers in designing differentiated instruction to meet the needs of at-risk and educationally disadvantaged students; Provide guidance on scaffolding, questioning strategies, and instructional pacing; Facilitate purposeful PLC meetings focused on TEKS alignment, lesson internalization, differentiation, and rigorous instructional design; Guide teams in developing aligned lesson plans that incorporate Depth of Knowledge (DOK) questioning and standards-based instructional strategies; Support teachers in analyzing student work and formative data to inform instructional adjustments; Ensure PLC conversations translate into actionable next steps for classroom implementation; Support teacher growth in best instructional practices through modeling, co-planning, feedback, and reflective dialogue; Develop and curate instructional resources that align to curriculum maps and district expectations; Provide targeted instructional support for teachers new to virtual instruction; Support effective virtual lesson delivery, student engagement strategies, and digital classroom management; Assist new teachers in internalizing curriculum expectations and aligning instruction to TEKS

Requirements

Active Math State Teaching License; Residency in Texas (may consider residents of NM, OK, AR or LA); Bachelor’s degree; Three (3) years of relevant experience; Proficiency with Office 365 including Outlook, Word and Excel; web-based tools, and data systems; Flexible schedule; ability to travel up to 5%; Ability to clear required background check

Nice to have

Master’s degree in Core Subject, Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field; Experience in virtual or distance learning environments; Background in academic leadership, curriculum design, or intervention; Demonstrated success in improving student outcomes for at-risk learners; Experience facilitating PLCs or coaching teachers; Familiarity with State, Federal, and SCE program requirements