Brenham Independent School District - Job Description

Job Title/Position:

Instructional Coach

Department/School:

Assigned Campus

Pay Information:

Daily Rate:

P2
Days: 192

Minimum             Midpoint

 $283.03             $333.67

Supervised By:

Campus Principal

FLSA:

Exempt

Date Revised:

February 2026

•Bachelor's degree from an accredited university, master's preferred

•Valid Texas teaching certificate, with required endorsements for subject/level assigned

•At least five years of successful teaching as measured by performance evaluations.

•Demonstrated expertise in content, curriculum development, student learning, data analysis, mentoring, and professional development as demonstrated by an advanced degree, advanced training, use of technology for managing student information, and student accountability.

•Knowledge of state content standards use and application.

•Knowledge of effective instructional practices in content areas and assessments.

•Instructional expertise demonstrated through model teaching, team teaching, and/or student achievement gains.

•Ability to conduct classroom demonstrations and external observations.

•Ability to instruct and communicate (both verbally and in writing) effectively.

•Ability to successfully interact with students, professional employees, parents, and district patrons.

•Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.

      Professional Development:

•Provide staff development and coaching assistance to prepare teachers for the rigor and pace of the curriculum.

•Assist teachers with the development of instructional practices that produce proficient learners.

•Provide formal and informal staff development related to both research and practices for classroom teachers and other appropriate staff members.

•Provide instructional interventions with proven results, and facilitate teacher proficiency with these new strategies through classroom-based follow-up.

•Ensure that the progression of teacher skill development is aligned with changing student learning needs.

•Participate in the district staff development program.

•Demonstrate interest in professional improvement.  Develop needed professional skills appropriate to the job assignment.

Collaboration and Communication:

•Conduct focused classroom demonstration lessons, observations, and provide specific feedback to teachers.

•Support and collaborate with site administrators and external evaluators.

•Meet regularly with individual teachers and teams to collaborate and support the delivery of instruction.

•Provide appropriate follow-up in the classroom; monitor all team members and assist them in achieving BISD goals.

•Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

•Assist teachers in teaching all grade level core content standards to students in preparation for district and state assessments.

Curriculum:

•Support the campus in the implementation of the district-approved curriculum.

•Help prepare lessons that reflect accommodation for individual student differences.

•Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

•Assist in the selection of instructional materials for the campus.

•Model district-supported instructional strategies/lessons based on district curriculum.

•Advise campus administration in planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions and extensions for individual students.

Data:

•Execute and prepare such forms, records, and reports as may be called for in the management of programs.

•Analyze student data to identify student learning goals; develop a school academic achievement plan; monitor and analyze the district's assessment plan, assess teacher evaluation results; and maintain inter-rater reliability.

•Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.

•Analyze data and facilitate discussions about student/campus/district data with campus leadership and content/grade level teams.

Technology:

•Employ the use of technologies in the teaching/learning process

•Work closely with campus and district Digital Learning Coordinator on integrating technology into lesson designs.  Together they take the first steps of developing Project Based Learning in the classroom.

•Understand the digital learner and promotes and models digital learning.

•Provide leadership and technical expertise to campus-level administration, teachers, and students for effective use of instructional technology.

Other:

•Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible

•Maintain confidentiality of information

•Meet regular and predictable attendance requirements.

•Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 

 The Instructional Coach will demonstrate expertise in the following areas:

      •Content Knowledge

      •Instructional Strategies and best practices

      •Classroom Management

      •Differentiation of instruction

      •Small Group Instruction

      •Data interpretation

      •Mentoring/Coaching New Teachers

      •Integration of technology

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment.

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Frequent walking.

Lifting: May require heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours.

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards.

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress.

The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.  The district shall not fail or refuse to hire or discharge any individual, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.  Nor shall the district limit, segregate, or classify its employees or applicants for employment in any way that would deprive or tend to deprive an individual of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect the status as an employee because of the individual's race, color, religion, sex or national origin.

Received by:  ____________________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________