Job Title: K – 5th Math & Science Instructional Coach
Reports to: Teaching and Learning Department
Dept. /School: Dayton ISD
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Instructional Coach position is designed for an educator committed
to positively impacting classroom success and student achievement. The primary purpose of the
Instructional Coach is to improve teaching and learning in Dayton ISD by ensuring the effective
delivery of state standards and the successful implementation of High-Quality Instructional
Materials.
Under the direction of campus and district leadership, the Instructional Coach supports teachers
by strengthening instructional practices and improving student outcomes through facilitating
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), supporting the internalization of the curriculum, and
modeling high-impact instructional strategies. This role requires a deep understanding of
effective teaching and learning practices, including differentiation to meet the diverse needs of
all learners.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
Master’s degree from an accredited university preferred
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Demonstrated competency in the academic subject areas assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills
Advanced understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Ability to internalize effective lessons and coach peers to do the same
Ability to coach teachers in the critical attributes of instruction and student
engagement with diverse populations
Ability to collaborate in the evaluation of external instructional programs
Ability to increase teacher effectiveness based on student engagement and the
student work produced
Ability to interpret data to inform instructional practices
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
Ability to plan and present professional learning
Experience
Five years of experience as a classroom teacher
Classroom coaching experience (i.e., specialist, team leader, department chair,
student teacher supervisor, teacher mentor, etc.)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Facilitate and lead effective Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on data-
driven instruction, lesson internalization, and continuous improvement.
Oversee and support the implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM)
through classroom observations, coaching cycles, and timely, actionable feedback.
Design and deliver targeted professional development, including job-embedded coaching
with immediate and ongoing follow-up to ensure transfer into classroom practice.
Model high-impact instructional strategies and provide opportunities for teachers to
observe effective teaching through demonstration lessons and peer observations.
Analyze campus and classroom student performance data to identify trends, determine
instructional priorities, and guide PLC conversations and instructional decisions.
Identify teacher needs in instruction, differentiation, and assessment, and develop aligned
professional learning and coaching supports.
Support teachers in the planning process, including lesson internalization, aligning
instruction to standards, and using assessment data to drive instruction.
Train and support teachers in the development, administration, and analysis of
assessments, ensuring they can clearly articulate the purpose and use of each assessment.
Provide teachers with research-based strategies, resources, and tools to increase student
engagement and achievement, and facilitate the sharing of best practices across grade
levels and content areas.
Coach individual teachers and teams through goal setting, reflection, and action planning,
with regular check-ins to monitor progress and adjust support.
Collaborate with teachers, instructional coaches, and campus leadership to ensure
coherent and aligned instructional practices across the school.
Actively participate in campus leadership meetings, district instructional coach meetings,
and professional development to stay current on best practices and district initiatives.
Partner with administrators and the district Teaching and Learning team to plan,
implement, and refine curriculum and instructional practices.
Maintain high expectations for teaching and learning, while fostering a positive,
collaborative, and growth-oriented culture.
Demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a strong commitment to continuous
improvement, including consistent attendance and completion of other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending,
pulling, and pushing. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks,
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.