FirstLine Schools: INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (MATHEMATICS)
Reports to: School Director
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Type: Full Time
Position Summary:
The Instructional Coach – Mathematics is a school-based instructional leader responsible for improving the quality of mathematics instruction and student achievement across grades K-8. Working in partnership with the School Director, Assistant Principals, and the FirstLine Schools Academics Team, the Instructional Coach develops teacher capacity through job-embedded coaching, real-time feedback, lesson preparation, professional development, and data-driven instructional planning.
The Instructional Coach serves as the school's lead expert in mathematics instruction and is responsible for ensuring that teachers consistently deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction that accelerates student learning and achievement, aligned with FirstLine’s vision for excellence in math instruction.
Position Responsibilities:
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Provides ongoing instructional coaching to K-8 mathematics teachers through frequent classroom observations, modeling, co-teaching, and real-time coaching.
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Delivers immediate, actionable feedback that strengthens teacher practice and improves student outcomes.
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Plans and facilitates regular coaching cycles, including pre-conferences, observations, feedback meetings, goal setting, and follow-up support.
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Models highly effective instructional practices and demonstrates lessons in classrooms.
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Supports teachers in implementing school and network instructional priorities with fidelity.
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Builds teachers' instructional knowledge and pedagogical content knowledge in mathematics.
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Collaborates with school leadership to identify teacher development priorities and differentiated coaching supports.
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Maintains coaching documentation, teacher action plans, and progress monitoring.
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Supports teachers in developing high-quality, standards-aligned lesson plans using network curriculum and instructional resources.
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Leads collaborative lesson internalization and planning meetings.
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Ensures lesson plans include rigorous questioning, mathematical discourse, checks for understanding, differentiation, and effective use of instructional materials.
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Assists teachers in planning targeted interventions based on student misconceptions and assessment data.
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Collaborates with teachers to prepare for upcoming instructional units and assessments.
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Designs and facilitates engaging professional development sessions for teachers throughout the school year.
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Leads grade-level and content team meetings focused on instructional excellence.
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Supports new teacher onboarding and mathematics curriculum training.
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Develops resources, exemplars, and instructional tools that strengthen mathematics instruction across the school.
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Partners with network academic staff to implement instructional initiatives and professional learning aligned to organizational priorities.
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Analyzes classroom, interim, and state assessment data to identify instructional trends and priorities.
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Supports teachers in using student work and assessment data to inform instructional decisions.
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Facilitates data meetings that result in actionable instructional adjustments and intervention plans.
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Monitors progress toward school mathematics achievement goals and recommends instructional responses.
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Works with school leadership to identify opportunities to accelerate student growth, particularly for students performing below grade level.
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Serves as a member of the school's instructional leadership team.
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Partners with school leadership to monitor instructional quality through classroom walkthroughs and instructional rounds.
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Assists with planning and implementation of professional learning throughout the school year.
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Supports the successful implementation of network curriculum, instructional initiatives, and assessment systems.
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Maintains strong relationships with teachers built on trust, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Performs other duties as assigned in support of school and organizational priorities.
Education & Experience:
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Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.
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Valid Louisiana teaching certification preferred.
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Five or more years of successful teaching experience with demonstrated student achievement in mathematics.
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Prior instructional coaching, teacher leadership, department chair, or school leadership experience preferred.
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Deep knowledge of elementary and middle school mathematics content, pedagogy, and curriculum.
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Experience working in open admissions public schools preferred.
Desired Qualities & Characteristics:
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Believe in every student’s ability to achieve in a rigorous college or career prep curriculum
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Achieve results based on agreed-upon expectations
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Take personal responsibility
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Highly detail-oriented
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Open to learning and evolving with AI as a tool at work
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Collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders
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Share a commitment to creating great schools in New Orleans
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to embed and model the FirstLine Commitments: We Keep Learning, We Work Together, We Are Helpful, We Are the Safekeepers of our Community, We Share Joy, We Show Results!
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Occasional physical exertion is required, including exerting up to 20 pounds of force as needed to move objects.
Supervises:
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About FirstLine Schools:
In 1998, FirstLine Schools started the first charter school in New Orleans. FirstLine now operates several (Pre)K-8th grade schools. Our mission is to create and inspire great, open-admissions public schools in New Orleans. Our staff is a diverse and talented group dedicated to our students’ success and to their own growth. Our schools are led by leaders who hold themselves accountable for student achievement and teacher development.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. FirstLine Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 403b plan.
FirstLine Schools is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) organization.
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