SUBJECT: FOCUSED INSTRUCTIONAL COACH REPORTS TO: BUILDING PRINCIPALWorcester Technical High School is soliciting applications for the 2026-2027 school year. The successful applicant will have proven skills in working with and implementing MLL strategies and be accountable for providing support in all curricula areas of the state frameworks and curriculum disciplines under the direction of the Principal at Worcester Technical High School.The Focused Instructional Coach works full time in a Chapter 74 high school, providing instructional support to teachers across all curricula areas. The coach collaborates with instructional staff, site administrators and leadership teams to promote student achievement by identifying current, research-based instructional and assessment strategies, modeling lessons to classroom teachers, providing constructive feedback and assisting teachers in collecting student achievement data and using the data to modify instruction. Using student achievement data, the Focused Instructional Coach will identify professional development needs and plan, present, and evaluate on-site staff development activities.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: (to be included along with other responsibilities)1. Implements the philosophy, goals, policies and Compact of the Worcester Public Schools.2. Facilitates the development of a learning community focused on raising expectations and providing rigorous core instruction for every student, every day. 3.
Provides model lessons for classroom teachers using current scientifically, research-based instructional and assessment strategies.4. Devotes the majority of their time to utilizing the coaching model within the shop and classroom settings.5. Provides constructive feedback on delivery of high quality teaching and learning.6. Assists classroom teachers in collecting, analyzing, and using student achievement data to guide instruction to ensure that all students are college and career ready.7.
Provides job embedded professional development focused on organization of the shop and classroom to construct a positive learning climate.8. Schedules teachers for classroom peer/best practices observations.9. Identifies site professional development needs by using student achievement data.10. Plans, schedules, and conducts site professional development aligned with the district and site goals outlined in the School Accountability Plan and connected to solid, rigorous core instruction.11.
Analyzes data and prepares data presentations for the principal, staff, and family groups.12. Assists teachers and grade levels in analyzing student achievement data for program improvement and increased student performance.13. Monitors benchmark assessments for use in developing and implementing interventions.14. Attends instructional leadership, department, and district meetings.15.
Participates fully in professional development for coaches, professional research and reading, and peer observations.16. Maintains coach activity log.17.Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, natural origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.18.Performs other job-related duties as assigned.DEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE: 1. Building effective teams2. Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others3.
Effectively organizing professional development activities4. Communicating clearly in oral and written form with confidentiality5. Preparing and delivering oral presentations6. Analyzing data accurately and adopt an effective course of action7.
Utilizing technology to analyze student data and prepare applicable statistical reports8. Utilizing assessment and evaluation techniques, strategies, and procedures9. Meeting schedules and timelines10. Working independently11.
Planning and organizing workREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. A minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience2. Massachusetts DESE Chapter 74 Vocational Licensure or appropriate Academic Content Licensure3. SEI Endorsement 4.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with curriculum and program development5. Demonstrated experience in providing professional development for teachers6. Demonstrated successful experience in working with adults and understanding of adult learning theory7. Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and engagement in providing leadership around improvement8.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with current pedagogy as it relates to the schools evidence-based best practices in support of the school focus9. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering of high quality instruction as defined by the WPS High Quality Teaching and Learning Framework10. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team setting with other adultsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Five (5) years successful teaching experience at the secondary level.2.
Experience as an instructional coach, ILT member, or other leadership position(s).3. Dual license in a core subject.4. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs.5. Ability to speak Albanian, Arabic, Nepali, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, or an African Language6.
Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position must submit a resume, cover letter, licensure, and answer all questions on-line at https://worcesterschools.org/about/employment-opportunitiesSALARY: SALARY: Salary scale shown is based on the candidate holding a Bachelor's Degree. Potential to increase based on degree level. Additional Instructional Coach stipend ($3,252). This stipend includes two days in August as well as preparation for before and after school professional development as needed by the Principal.WORK YEAR: Teachers schedule (185 days for SY26-27) and additional work as required at the teachers contractual hourly rateAny person interested in this position should apply on-line at www.worcesterschools.org.
All information including a resume and cover letter must be submittedThis deadline date does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment
