Job Summary
The Instructional Coach is responsible for strengthening daily classroom practice and improving student achievement. The coach supports teachers through intensive coaching, including frequent observation and debrief, support for identification and implementation of high leverage instructional strategies, and co-planning. The Instructional Coach works directly with teachers in a cycle of 1-1 or partnered coaching to add new strategies to daily instruction, support regular data analysis, and elevate data-driven daily planning. The Coach supports the implementation of schoolwide academic priorities, and serves as a key member of the school’s instructional leadership team.
Essential Functions
Coaching
- Collaborate with Principal/Director and Coordinators to determine teachers who will engage in coaching cycle coaching, and the intensity of the coaching (amount of observation & support)
- At the start of coaching cycle, collaborate with teachers and administrators to set clear, measurable, and attainable improvement goals for instructional practice during each coaching cycle; use data to inform coaching priorities
- Coach teachers using research-based coaching strategies aligned with Prospect Hill's coaching model, including frequent observations & debriefs, modeling, co-teaching, and co-planning (including data analysis)
- Collect / analyze relevant student learning and observational data to inform teacher feedback, identify next steps, and monitor progress in alignment of goals
- Provide regular and targeted feedback to teacher on identified areas for instructional growth and improvement, as well as sufficient support for achievement of goals
- Align coaching with district and department instructional vision and best practice; support teachers to build a deeper understanding of vision and best practice
- Collaborate regularly with other instructional coaches and participate fully in ongoing professional development to extend instructional competencies and coaching strategies
Data, Assessment, and Continuous Improvement
- Within the coaching cycle, support teachers to collect meaningful observational data and work samples, and to analyze this information.
- Within the coaching cycle, support teachers to develop effective systems for capturing their analysis, especially for the needs of vulnerable students, and then using it to adapt lessons or provide immediate supports.
- Within the coaching cycle, support teachers to diagnose instructional needs, and identify most effective instructional strategies to address unfinished learning
- Within the coaching cycle, support teachers to see the connections between their instructional moves and supports and the progress of their students
Professional Learning Outside of Coaching
- Work with Coordinators and Principal/Director to identify and design professional learning next steps for instruction at the department, campus, grade and teacher level
- As appropriate to coaching role, support and/or lead professional learning experiences
Mentor and Induction
New Faculty & Staff Institute; facilitates the mentoring program for new teachers.
First Year Mentor
- Plan and facilitate New Teacher Meetings (bi-monthly, 6-8 per year)
- Hold optional monthly “office hours” for new teachers
- Provide differentiated and individualized support to new teachers on a more frequent basis, when needed (see page 4 for examples of individualized support)
- Participate in monthly meeting with Principal to discuss new teacher progress and collaboratively identify needs/supports
- Participate in quarterly cross-campus Mentor Team Meetings
Second Year Mentor
- Provide quarterly updates on second year teachers to Principal
- Participate in quarterly cross-campus Mentor Team Meetings
As the New Teacher Liaison
- Coordinate optional quarterly gatherings (outside of work day time) for first & second year teachers to provide space for connection, community, and moral support
Additional Functions
- Support district professional development initiatives throughout the summer and school year, including the New Faculty/Staff Institute
- Serve as a member of the campus-based instructional leadership team
- Serve as a member of the district-based academic leadership team
- Supports identification of next steps for instruction within the campus, and supports leadership teams with identifying priorities and making effective plans to achieve those priorities
- Additional responsibilities and tasks requested or assigned by manager
Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or a related field preferred
- Possess a valid Massachusetts DESE License (Relevant Content Area) as a condition of employment after the first year.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience, with a demonstrated track record of strong student achievement outcomes
- Demonstrated expertise in high-quality instructional practices, including lesson design, differentiation, and classroom management
- Proven ability to analyze student data and use it to drive instructional planning and continuous improvement
- Experience observing instruction and providing clear, actionable feedback to improve teaching practice
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and credibility with adult learners
- Ability to facilitate coaching cycles, including goal setting, observation, feedback, modeling, and co-planning
- Strong understanding of standards-aligned instruction and curriculum implementation
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence and support both teachers and school leaders
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings, lead professional development
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive teaching practices.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple coaching relationships and priorities simultaneously
- Alignment with Prospect Hill Academy Charter School’s mission, values, and instructional vision
- Exceptional communication, change management, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in charter, urban public school, or multi-school network settings.
- Experience leading large-scale instructional improvement initiatives.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe how your educational philosophy aligns with PHA’s Mission: "Prospect Hill Academy Charter School will prepare each student for success in college, inspire a lifelong love of learning, and foster responsible citizenship."
License/Certification:
- Teaching Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
