Part-Time Instructional Coach

Part-Time Instructional Coach

Job Title: Part-Time Instructional Coach Location: Based on district needs Reports To: Multilingual & Federal Programs Director Position Type: Part-Time Compensation: $35-$40 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications; approximately 10 hours per week Date Available: November 9, 2026

Job Summary:

Teton School District 401 is seeking a Part-Time Instructional Coach to collaborate with K–12 educators in strengthening instructional practices and improving student learning outcomes, with particular attention to English Learners (ELs) and multilingual students. The instructional coach will partner with teachers through collaborative coaching cycles focused on student learning goals, co-planning, co-teaching, and analyzing student progress. This is a supportive, non-evaluative position focused on building teacher capacity through collaboration and reflection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to establish measurable student learning goals and implement student-centered coaching cycles.
• Support teachers through co-planning, co-teaching, modeling instructional strategies, and reflecting on student learning.
• Analyze student work, formative assessments, and other data to identify instructional needs and monitor student progress.
• Assist teachers in implementing differentiated instructional practices that support diverse learners, particularly English Learners and multilingual students.
• Support the integration of language development strategies into content-area instruction.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with teachers and promote a collaborative approach to professional learning.
• Participate in professional development related to student-centered coaching and apply learned strategies in coaching partnerships.
• Collaborate with school and district leadership to support instructional improvement initiatives.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of coaching activities, student learning goals, and progress toward identified outcomes.

Potential Weekly Allocation (10 Hours):

The instructional coach's weekly schedule will prioritize direct collaboration with teachers and classroom-based instructional support. The following allocation serves as a general guide and may be adjusted based on coaching cycles and school needs.

• 4 hours - Co-teaching and classroom coaching: Partner with teachers during classroom instruction to model, co-teach, and implement instructional strategies aligned with student learning goals.
• 3 hours - Co-planning and student work analysis: Collaborate with teachers to plan instruction, review student work, and identify next steps for student learning.
• 2 hours - Assessment and progress monitoring: Support the collection and analysis of formative assessment data to measure student growth and evaluate instructional effectiveness.
• 1 hour - Coordination with the Multilingual Director: Communicate coaching priorities, review implementation progress, and coordinate support aligned with school and district goals while maintaining the confidentiality of individual coaching conversations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field required.
• Valid teaching certificate preferred.
• Classroom teaching experience required, preferably with diverse student populations.
• Experience with instructional coaching, teacher mentoring, or professional development preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of effective instructional practices, formative assessment, and differentiated instruction.
• Experience working with English Learners or multilingual students preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with educators and facilitate reflective conversations about student learning.
• Willingness to participate in professional development focused on student-centered coaching.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred but not required.

Working Conditions:

• Part-time schedule: approximately 10 hours per week, flexible based on teacher availability and school schedules.
• Work primarily in classrooms and collaborative planning spaces.
• Opportunities to participate in online and potentially in-person professional development related to instructional coaching.
• Must comply with all district policies, including student confidentiality and professional conduct expectations.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter highlighting their teaching experience, collaborative instructional practices, and interest in student-centered coaching to Omar Ponce at oponce@tsd401.org.