Hybrid Banning Lewis Academy - Instructional Coach - SY 25-26 at Accelschools

Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy is seeking a highly-qualified Instructional Coach in Colorado Springs, CO dedicated to providing a superior education for all students in our upcoming 2025-2026 school year!  

The Instructional Coach plays a vital role in advancing the instructional quality across the school by providing support, guidance, and professional development to teachers. The coach will partner with instructional staff to enhance instructional practices, support student achievement, and build a culture of continuous improvement.

Banning Lewis Academy is a tuition-free public charter school authorized by District 49, proudly serving the Banning Lewis Ranch community and surrounding neighborhoods in Colorado Springs since 2006.  At Banning Lewis Academy, we blend the tradition of character development and values with modern technology and tools to create an engaging learning environment that accelerates student achievement and readiness without losing sight of student well-being and personal development. Our mission is to create a safe, positive environment that fosters intellectual curiosity and a thirst for discovery where students and staff success through exceptional programs.

About the Opportunity:

• Support full curriculum implementation by guiding teachers in the effective use of instructional resources aligned to the Banning Lewis Academy Instructional Framework, with a focus on Capturing Kids’ Hearts, 7 Steps to a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom, and the Gradual Release of Responsibility model.
• Facilitate induction mentorship for teachers moving from Initial to Professional licensure.
• Lead targeted teacher cohorts focused on differentiated professional growth throughout the year.
• Serve as the secondary campus coaching lead by supporting part-time coaches, clarifying expectations, tracking coaching cycles and time, and reporting progress to campus leadership.
• Assist teachers in differentiating instruction based on student needs using a variety of strategies, including instructional grouping.
• Review lesson plans and provide timely, constructive feedback when appropriate.
• Conduct frequent classroom observations followed by individual coaching debriefs using Impact Cycle Coaching model from Jim Knight.
• Model effective teaching strategies and best practices in instructional delivery.
• Deliver targeted professional development aligned with school goals and academic standards.
• Coach teachers to improve instructional planning, instructional practice, and classroom culture.
• Analyze multiple sources of student achievement data to identify barriers to learning and opportunities for instructional improvement.
• Monitor and support the use of data (e.g., standardized assessments, classroom assessments, Star Renaissance, Think CERCA) to drive instructional decision-making.
• Provide ongoing support for academic intervention programs and assess their effectiveness using data.
• Build strong relationships with families to foster confidence in classroom instruction and the overall school program.
• Lead and coordinate special instructional initiatives such as peer mentoring, service learning, and community engagement projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school leadership.

About You:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Current, active professional teaching certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as an Instructional Coach, Teacher Leader, or similar leadership position preferred.
• Demonstrated success in improving student academic outcomes.
• Deep knowledge of State Standards and Common Core State Standards.
• Proven ability to use various forms of data to assess student performance and guide instructional planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with staff, students, families, and other stakeholders.
• Proficient with instructional technology and common digital tools.
• Successful completion of federal and state background checks.
• Experience working in urban and/or school turnaround environments preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and integrity.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation and benefits information below is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

The annual starting salary for this position is $58,000.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate. 

We offer the following benefits for full-time positions, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, 10 paid holidays annually. All eligible employees will participate in Colorado’s Family & Medical Leave Insurance Program, in accordance with state law. 

Paid Time Off: The amount of Paid Time Off (PTO) employees accrue is determined by both their position and the length of their employment term. Employees could accrue up to 10 days of paid time off for 10-month roles, 11 days of paid time off for 11-month roles and 15 days of paid time off for 12-month roles. 

We offer several plans to choose from, with a wide range of deductibles and co- insurance levels. We offer plans with set co-pays for certain medical services, as well as a high deductible plan with set co-insurance levels after deductibles have been met. All plans offer both in-network and out-of-network coverage. We also offer flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Application Process

The deadline for applying for this position is August 31, 2025.  Visit our careers page at https://blracademy.org/careers/ to apply. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Banning Lewis Academy and ACCEL Schools are equal opportunity employers committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.