Job Title:             Instructional Coach/GT                   Exemption Status/Test: Exempt/210 days

 

Reports to:         Principal                                 Date Revised:  03/03/2026

Dept./School:    Curriculum and Instruction

Primary Purpose:

Provides coaching and support to classroom teachers and response to intervention (RtI) teachers to ensure the continuous development of instructional skills among assigned teachers across campuses.  Coaches provide multifaceted support for all instructional programs. Assists with GT program and students on campus.

 

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

A Master’s degree from an accredited university is preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate

 

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation for both general and special programs

Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

 

Experience:

Five years of teaching experience in the subject area assigned

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Staff Development

1. Work collaboratively with assigned classroom teachers to establish realistic and measurable objectives related to both the teacher’s individual professional development and student learning and to promote differentiated instruction.


2. Support the continuous professional growth and improvement of teacher instructional skills through coaching and collaborative problem-solving.


3. Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and coaching to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation. Demonstrate teaching strategies with students in the classroom.


4. Evaluate teacher effectiveness following established district programs.


5. Promote, plan, and provide appropriate staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff.


6. Collaborate with the District Testing Coordinator, Campus Administration, and Campus Testing Coordinators to assist with any local and state assessment needs to ensure security and fidelity of implementation.


7. Provide data to the Curriculum Coordinator/CAO after each major assessment for all campuses assigned

Instructional and Program Management

1. Gather and compile student data to work with campus principals and teachers to analyze and use findings to develop and apply instructional strategies and to use in Professional Learning Community (PLC) meetings.


2. Work with teachers to analyze and interpret student data and use findings to develop and apply instructional strategies.


3. Develop curricular or behavioral support materials as needed.


4. Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in the area assigned.


5. Collaborate with campus personnel to create support and scaffolding for diverse students to ensure access to meaningful and challenging interventions.

Other

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


2. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy.


3. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.


4. Collaborate with instructional technology specialists to ensure program fidelity and implementation of digital software


5. Other duties as assigned.

 

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding, and use of a mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Project Management:  Simultaneously manage multiple projects and tasks.  Maintain emotional control under stress.

District Travel:  Frequent within-district travel

 

 

 

 

THE LIVINGSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, GENDER, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROHIBITED BY LAW.

 

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. You understand that supplemental duty assignments may be modified or discontinued at any time for any reason or no reason at all, at the sole discretion of the District, and that the Board of Trustees may change, modify, or eliminate the stipend for supplemental duties at any time. This document may not be modified without the consent and permission of the LISD Director of Personnel.

 

Special Funding: If my position is funded by grants, federal funding, or other special funding, I understand that my employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position.  If full funding becomes unavailable, my employment is subject to termination or non-renewal, as applicable.