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K-12 Instructional Coach - 10 Month Position
Job Description
Job Title: K-12 Instructional Coach - 10 month position
Reports to: Assistant Superintendent
Type of Position: Exempt
Position Overview
Radford City Schools seeks a dynamic and dedicated K–12 Instructional Coach to serve as a mentor, collaborator, and professional learning leader who supports teachers in delivering high-quality, data-informed instruction. The instructional coach will work closely with educators across all grade levels to enhance instructional practices, analyze student performance data, support classroom management, and contribute to the development of effective teaching strategies that lead to measurable student growth.
Key Responsibilities:
Instructional Coaching & Mentoring
* Serve as a non-evaluative instructional coach providing job-embedded support and feedback to teachers.
* Model effective teaching strategies in classrooms across content areas.
* Collaborate with teachers to improve lesson planning, instructional delivery, and student engagement.
* Provide one-on-one and small-group coaching to both novice and experienced teachers.
* Support the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices aligned with the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs).
Professional Development
* Plan, coordinate, and deliver high-quality professional development sessions aligned to school improvement goals and instructional best practices.
* Participate in PLCs (Professional Learning Communities) to foster continuous learning and teacher collaboration.
* Stay informed of current research and best practices in pedagogy, curriculum design, and educational technology.
Data Analysis & Instructional Impact
* Support teachers in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting student academic performance data.
* Guide teachers in using data to set goals, differentiate instruction, and monitor student progress.
* Help develop and implement instructional interventions based on data-driven insights.
New Teacher Support & Mentoring Program
* Coordinate and facilitate the district’s teacher mentor program, supporting the induction and retention of new educators.
* Mentor beginning teachers in effective instructional strategies, classroom management techniques, and positive behavior support.
* Assist in acclimating new staff to the culture, policies, and instructional expectations of the school system.
Classroom Management & Student Behavior Support
* Provide guidance to teachers in developing classroom management systems and behavior plans.
* Offer coaching in building positive classroom culture and fostering strong teacher-student relationships.
* Support the implementation of behavior intervention strategies and restorative practices as needed.
Qualifications
Required:
* Valid Virginia teaching license with a minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
* Deep understanding of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and the Virginia SOLs.
* Proven experience in mentoring, coaching, or leading adult professional learning.
Preferred:
* Master’s degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or related field.
* Experience in analyzing and using student data to inform instruction.
* Training or certification in instructional coaching models or frameworks
Skills and Attributes
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to build trusting relationships with teachers and staff.
* Demonstrated leadership and facilitation abilities.
* Effective time management and organizational skills.
* Commitment to equity and continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
* This position requires travel between school buildings within the division.
Will involve working closely with both individual educators and grade-level/content-area teams in all schools.
1612 Wadsworth Street
Radford, VA 24141
Phone -(540)731-3647
Fax -(540)731-4419
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