Job Goal:
The LIFT Campus Coach supports Region 6 ESC districts and campuses in implementing the Leadership & Instructional Foundations of Texas (LIFT) framework with fidelity. The coach partners with district leaders, campus administrators, instructional coaches, and teachers to strengthen instructional systems, support High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)
implementation, and improve student outcomes through training, coaching, and data-informed continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification
? Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
? Valid Texas teaching certificate required
? Ability to earn and maintain required LIFT and Approved Provider certifications
Experience
? Experience in K–12 instructional coaching and/or campus or district leadership
? Experience supporting curriculum implementation, PLCs, and teacher coaching
? Experience working with campus or district improvement initiatives preferred
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Campus & System Assessment
? Assess campus context, readiness, and capacity for LIFT implementation
? Analyze technical and adaptive conditions impacting instructional systems
? Collaborate with LIFT District Coaches to interpret diagnostics and campus-level data
Strategic Planning & Change Management
? Build strong professional relationships with campus leaders, teachers, and system leaders
? Develop shared understanding of LIFT vision, goals, and implementation requirements
? Support alignment of campus systems and practices to LIFT and HQIM expectations
? Collaborate with district and campus leaders to plan multi-year LIFT supports Training, Coaching, and Capacity Building
? Provide or support professional learning for campus leaders and teachers
? Deliver job-embedded coaching using data-driven, high-leverage action steps
? Support campus leaders in coaching teachers and strengthening instructional practice
? Build ownership and sustainability of instructional systems beyond grant funding
Monitoring, Data Use, and Communication
? Monitor progress toward system and campus goals using qualitative and quantitative data
? Assess fidelity of implementation and adherence to grant requirements
? Communicate progress, successes, and challenges regularly to stakeholders
? Adjust support strategies in collaboration with LIFT District Coaches as needed
Program & Professional Responsibilities
? Maintain certification and actively engage in coaching and continuous improvement
? Complete required documentation, data collection, and reporting with fidelity
? Serve as a collaborative member of the Region 6 ESC LIFT team
Knowledge and Skills
? Strong knowledge of instructional systems, HQIM, and teacher coaching practices
? Ability to facilitate adult learning and lead professional development
? Skill in data analysis, problem-solving, and continuous improvement processes
? Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
? Ability to manage multiple campuses, priorities, and timelines
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Work Environment
? Frequent travel to assigned districts and campuses
? Work conducted in school, district, and professional learning settings
? Occasional evening or extended-hour commitments based on campus needs