Instructional Coach

School Profile Roots Public Charter School (Roots PCS) is a small, community-centered school in Washington, DC, serving approximately 67 students across grades PK3 through Grade 5. With over 25 years of service, Roots PCS is grounded in an African-centered educational philosophy, dedicated to developing students who are academically strong, culturally grounded, and socially responsible. The school operates as a "village" learning environment, where half of the population is considered at-risk or disadvantaged, and relationships are central to the school's identity. Mission Encourage success leading to self-reliance and meaningful contributions to society. Promote a strong connection to Mother Africa within our students. Prepare students to challenge systems that limit their potential. Provide an African-centered learning environment. Develop academic excellence, character, and social responsibility. Core Values (Nguzo Saba) Our work is rooted in: Unity (Umoja) Self-Determination (Kujichagulia) Collective Work & Responsibility (Ujima) Cooperative Economics (Ujamaa) Purpose (Nia) Creativity (Kuumba) Faith (Imani) Community, Strengths, and Challenges Roots PCS is a "village" environment with deeply dedicated teachers, some with over 20 years of experience, and a strong sense of community. However, the school faces challenges including recent low academic scores, a lack of consistent coaching, and the need for significant school-wide instructional shifts as part of an OSSE corrective action plan. Instructional Role Overview The Instructional Coach is a new, full-time, embedded coaching role that sits between the classroom and school leadership. This individual is a trusted instructional partner who spends the majority of their time in classrooms—observing, co-teaching, modeling lessons, and providing structured feedback to drive measurable academic growth in a turnaround context.

Term end date:

July 2028 with potential to be permanent. Key ResponsibilitiesInstructional Leadership & Coaching Serve as a trusted partner to teachers, providing non-evaluative, structured feedback to improve practice. Spend the majority of time in classrooms observing, co-teaching, and modeling lessons. Strengthen instructional practices, including lesson planning, delivery, and purposeful differentiation. Data-Driven Instruction Serve as the bridge between student data and classroom instruction. Analyze assessment data (DC

CAPE, NWEA MAP, DIBELS

) in partnership with the Data Manager and external partners. Translate student performance data into clear, actionable coaching priorities. School Improvement & Culture Embrace and model the African-centered identity of the school. Collaborate with partners like OSSE and SchoolKit within an accountability-driven environment. Success Metrics Success in this role will be measured by improved teacher practice across the school, measurable growth in student assessment scores (DC

CAPE, MAP, DIBELS

), and the successful execution of the OSSE corrective action plan.

Core Competencies & QualificationsQualifications Significant Classroom Experience:

Proven track record of teaching success.

Data Fluency:

Ability to translate complex data into instructional moves.

Relational Leadership:

A trusted, present, and consistent coach.

Core Dispositions Cultural Alignment:

Commitment to the African-centered mission.

Turnaround Mindset:

Resiliency for a school in active transformation.

High Expectations:

Belief in every student's academic potential. Who This Role Is For & Important Considerations This role is for an instructional expert who loves being in the thick of teaching and is energized by the opportunity to impact a community. Important considerations include the accountability-driven nature of the OSSE turnaround plan and the small, "all-hands-on-deck" nature of the school staff. Why Roots PCS Roots PCS offers the chance to work in a culturally rich, mission-driven environment where you can see the direct impact of your coaching on both teachers and students. You will be a key driver in a significant school improvement effort, supported by a village that values cultural grounding as highly as academic excellence.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person