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Continuous School Improvement (CSI Coach)•Carver/Central
Waterloo Community School District
George Washington Carver•Waterloo, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs, and Waterloo Community School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5552751
Application Deadline:
Jul 29, 2026 4:30 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
Title:
Continuous School Improvement (CSI) Coach•Carver/Central
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Classification:
Certified Teacher
Immediate Supervisor:
Building Administrator
Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Summary:
The CSI Coach provides instructional leadership and systems coordination to improve teaching, learning, and student outcomes. This position combines the responsibilities of coaching as well as working in cooperation with building leadership to support continuous school improvement processes, including preparation for monitoring and site visits.
The CSI Coach will partner with staff and leadership to strengthen instructional practices, support data-informed decision-making, and ensure alignment with district and state expectations. Preference will be given to candidates with experience serving in a high-poverty, high-minority student population and is focused on strengthening instructional quality, building effective systems, and accelerating student achievement.
Extended Contract:
10 days
Salary Supplement:
$7,000
Teaching Load:
0%
Note:
The position is based on a CSI Building Designation and
ESSA 1003
Funding. Funding is reviewed annually.
Hiring Specifications:
Education
Bachelors degree in education
Masters degree in educational field, preferred
Content endorsement
Certification
Iowa teaching certification
Experience
5 or more years of successful classroom teaching experience. Experience supporting continuous improvement efforts to impact student outcomes and/or supporting Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) processes aligned to ESSA designations preferred.
Previous coaching experience preferred. Documented evidence of data movement.
Experience supporting diverse, high-needs student populations preferred.
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Strong knowledge of instructional best practices, differentiation, and data-driven instruction and coaching skills
Ability to analyze and use data to drive improvement
Knowledge of MTSS frameworks and intervention systems
Strong organization, communication, facilitation skills and relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead improvement efforts collaboratively
Commitment to equity and student success
Technology Requirements
Ability to navigate Google Suite
Computer network knowledge applicable to the position
Knowledge of computer-related storage devices
Knowledge of educational copyright laws
Knowledge of computer security expectations
Supervision of Others:
N/A
Personal Contacts:
All district teaching staff and administrators
Job Duties:
Instructional Leadership
Provide job-embedded instructional coaching and classroom support to teachers
Model effective instructional strategies, differentiation, and classroom management practices
Support lesson design, assessment practices, and intervention planning
Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) and staff professional development
Analyze student data with staff to guide instructional decisions and improve outcomes
Strengthen differentiation to meet the needs of all learners, including students with IEPs and ELP students.
Continuous School Improvement & Coordination
Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of the school improvement plan
Support district and state CSI requirements, documentation, and reporting
Prepare for and support the coordination of district/state monitoring visits and reviews
Collect and organize evidence of progress, compliance, and implementation fidelity
Track progress toward improvement goals and communicate results to stakeholders
Support implementation of schoolwide systems aligned to the MTSS framework
Collaboration & Systems Support
Serve on the school leadership team and support schoolwide initiatives
Partner with administrators to identify priorities and address instructional or systems needs
Promote a positive, student-centered culture focused on growth, accountability, and equity
Facilitate communication between staff, district leaders, and external partners
Work collaboratively with Iowa Department of Ed ESSA Educational Consultant
The ideal candidate is equity-focused, solutions-oriented, and committed to improving instruction in ways that result in measurable gains for students.
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$50,000 to $82,551 Per Year
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required