Instructional Coach .75 Elementary One Year Only
Scituate School Department (RI) Hope Elementary School - Hope, Rhode Island
Job Description
The Scituate School Department seeks a collaborative, reflective, and student-centered Instructional Coach who is committed to improving student achievement in literacy and mathematics by strengthening instructional practice across the district. The Instructional Coach partners with teachers and school leaders to build instructional capacity through job-embedded coaching, collaborative inquiry, professional learning, and data-informed decision-making. The successful candidate will support the implementation of high-quality Tier 1 instruction, assist schools in developing effective Tier 2 intervention systems, and, as appropriate, provide targeted Tier 2 or Tier 3 interventions for students. The Instructional Coach will use evidence-based literacy and mathematics practices to improve student outcomes while helping educators develop sustainable instructional systems that ensure all students receive the support and enrichment they need. This is a non-supervisory position designed to build educator capacity through coaching, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Welcome to Hope Elementary School
Hope Elementary School Mission Statement The mission of the Hope Elementary School community is to provide all students with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills by creating a safe and nurturing environment to become responsible, successful and contributing citizens in a continually changing world.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Scituate School Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, national origin, color, creed, political affiliation or disability in any of its educational programs and activities, and in employment and application for employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1965, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Equal Employment Officer, P.O. Box 188, North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857, Telephone: ; Email: You may also direct inquiries directly to: Office for Civil Rights (Boston Office), U.S. Department of Education, 8th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA , Telephone: ; Facsimile: ; Email: If you require an accommodation to attend a meeting or program at a school, call the Equal Employment Officer at least two business days in advance of the meeting or program.
Job Requirements
- Qualification Requirements: Education Valid RI teacher certification required. Preference will be given to candidates with elementary certification. Master's degree in Education, Curriculum, Instruction or related field Compliance with all Rhode Island Department of Education requirements. Experience Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. Demonstrated successful experience in instructional coaching and/or adult learning preferred. Experience in using the Eureka and ARC curriculum and pedagogy preferred. Evidence of improved student outcomes and closing achievement gaps in previous roles. Skills Strong disposition of curiosity and openness Strong knowledge of effective instructional strategies and best practices Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills Ability to analyze data and use it to inform instructional practices Proficiency with educational technology and digital tools Strong organizational and time-management skills Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students. Working Conditions This position works in a school environment. The instructional coach will need to travel between schools within the School Department. Terms of Employment Salary and benefits in accordance with the Scituate Teachers' Association Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all required state and federal background checks, including fingerprint-based criminal history checks. Citizenship, residency, or a work visa is required. Required Skills and Competencies Knowledge of Google Apps for Work, MS Office, including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint The ability to work effectively with others at all levels of an organization, including colleagues, parents, students, and administrators The ability to identify challenges and be flexible to actively work to find solutions Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills Openness and responsiveness to feedback Demonstrate exemplary oral and written communication and listening skills. Strong organizational and project management skills. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with administrators, staff, families, and community stakeholders. Successful interview Evidence of supporting a vision that reflects ALL STUDENTS Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Director, Superintendent, and School Committee may find appropriate. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear. Vision requirements include close and distance vision. Valid driver's license and travel between locations as necessary. The position may require driving, extended hours, and public interaction. The work environment may involve moderate to loud noise levels, depending on location and activity.
Contact Information
- Patty Martin, Executive Assistant to Superintendent and Sch.Comm
- 3 George Washington Highway
- Clayville, Rhode Island 02815
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