Instructional Coach at Valley Park School District

Description:

The Valley Park School District seeks an Instructional Coach to serve as a collaborative partner for teachers and staff in strengthening classroom instruction, curriculum implementation, and student learning outcomes. The Instructional Coach will provide mentoring, modeling, and feedback to teachers, with a strong focus on using student data to drive instructional decisions, improve teaching practices, and close achievement gaps. This role also supports the integration of high-leverage strategies, responsive classroom practices, and professional learning that empower educators to create inclusive and effective learning environments.

The Successful Candidate Will:

• Demonstrate deep knowledge of best practices in teaching, learning, and coaching. 
• Be familiar with coaching models such as Cognitive Coaching and Student-Centered Coaching. 
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Show a proven ability to mentor, support, and inspire students and teachers. 
• Analyze student achievement and benchmark assessment data to identify trends, strengths, and gaps in learning. 
• Partner with teachers to use data for instructional planning, differentiation, and intervention strategies that improve outcomes for all students. 
• Model how to design and implement assessments that provide actionable information to guide instruction. 
• Support data conversations in PLCs and coaching cycles that translate evidence into next steps for teaching and learning. 
• Support staff in building data literacy and confidence using multiple measures (formative, summative, diagnostic). 
• Use data to help teachers track student progress, refine instructional strategies, and close achievement gaps. 
• Collaborate with administrators to align data use with district goals, ensuring continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Understand the importance of preparing students to be college, career, and success-ready. 
• Exhibit dependability, professionalism, and the ability to build positive relationships. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as a collaborative partner to teachers, providing coaching, mentoring, and modeling to strengthen classroom practice. 
• Support implementation of district curriculum, high-leverage teaching strategies, and effective classroom assessment practices. 
• Provide feedback and guidance to teachers through observation, co-teaching, and regular coaching conversations. 
• Mentor and support new teachers, including participation in new teacher orientation and year-long development.
• Facilitate professional learning, model lessons, and share research-based instructional practices. 
• Assist with curriculum development, alignment, and instructional planning across grade levels. 
• Collect, analyze, and use student achievement data to inform instruction and interventions. 
• Guide teachers in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting student data to inform instructional decisions and improve learning outcomes. 
• Facilitate data-driven conversations in PLCs and coaching sessions to identify instructional gaps, monitor interventions, and celebrate student growth. 
• Support teachers in designing and implementing formative and summative assessments that provide actionable feedback for adjusting instruction.
• Support teachers in developing responsive, inclusive classrooms that meet the needs of diverse learners. 
• Collaborate closely with Teaching & Learning to effectively implement and promote key departmental initiatives and standards. 
• Drive the design of relevant curriculum that embeds career-connected learning to enhance student engagement and real-world application.
• Facilitate teacher collaboration with industry partners to bring authentic, career-aligned learning experiences into the classroom.
• Support teachers in integrating career-connected learning opportunities into classroom practice. 
• Contribute to the district's continuous improvement cycle by collecting and interpreting CCR-related metrics and supporting data-driven decisions.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, or related field preferred. 
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. 
• Previous experience in instructional coaching or teacher leadership preferred. 
• Missouri teaching certification required.

• Compensation: Highly competitive salary.
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package
• FLSA Status: Exempt, Professional Exemption-Teacher.
• Work Calendar: 187-day calendar.  
• This position also requires working 5-10 additional calendar days outside of the 187-day calendar year and receives an additional extra-duty stipend for these days.  

To Apply: Please understand that to be considered a candidate, you must complete all steps in the application process. These steps include completing the online application; uploading your cover letter, resume, and transcripts; and listing three current references.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Valley Park School District not to discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment practices as required by Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Full Non-Discrimination Disclosure