Academic Coach (6-12)

Job Description:

6-12 Instructional (Academic) Coach Quitman County PreK-12

School Georgetown, Georgia Position Overview:

The Quitman County PreK-12 School is currently seeking applicants for a 6-12 Instructional (Academic) Coach vacancy. The Instructional Coach will serve as a key leader in strengthening teaching and learning across grades 6-12 by supporting teachers in the implementation of high-quality, standards-based instruction, data-driven practices, and differentiated learning strategies. This role is non-evaluative and focused on building teacher capacity to improve student achievement outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Provide ongoing, job-embedded coaching to teachers in grades 6-12 Model effective instructional strategies aligned to district initiatives (e.g., differentiation, small group instruction, gradual release of responsibility) Support teachers in lesson planning aligned to Georgia Standards of Excellence, Georgia's K-12 Standards in Math and ELA Facilitate the implementation of research-based instructional practices across all content areas Guide teachers through the data-driven instruction cycle Assist teachers in analyzing multiple data sources Design and deliver professional learning aligned to district and school improvement goals Ensure alignment of instruction with district-adopted resources Assist in developing pacing guides, instructional frameworks, and common assessments Qualifications Must hold valid certification through the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC) Strong background in curriculum and instruction, particularly at the middle and high school levels Demonstrated experience using student data to inform instruction Applicants with educational technology experience are preferred Coaching endorsement or prior instructional coaching experience is preferred Minimum of 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience (secondary level preferred) We look forward to welcoming a dedicated and passionate Academic Coach to our team.