Middle School Instructional Coach

Middle School Instructional Coach

MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 17-2

(SD) Mitchell Middle School - Mitchell, South Dakota This job is also posted in

MITCHELL SCHOOL DISTRICT 17-2

(SD) Job Details

Job ID:

5816112

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description

Location:

Mitchell Middle School Reports to: District Administration (Principal/Assistant Principal/Endowment Coordinator)

Position Type:

Rull-Time, Academic Year Position Purpose The Middle School Instructional Coach partners with teachers to evaluate student engagement, improve instructional practices, and build teacher capacity. Acting as a partner, the coach helps educators navigate the developmental transitions of the middle years by providing personalized support in pedagogical planning, data analysis, and the implementation of evidence-based strategies. The position bridges the gap between educational theory and classroom practice through modeling, co-teaching, and ongoing reflective coaching cycles. Key Responsibilities

Coaching Cycles:

Utilize structured, goal-oriented coaching (eg., identify, learn, improve). Move fluently between directive coaching, cognitive coaching, peer observation, and lesson study based on teacher readiness.

Data-Informed Instruction:

Guide intervention teams in deconstructing standards, analyzing formative and summative student data, and creating targeted interventions.

Model Lessons & Co-Teaching:

Roll up sleeves to model best practices directly in the classroom, co-plan lessons/units and team-teach to transfer new instructional skills to the teacher.

Professional Development:

Design, facilitate, and deliver on-going, job-embedded professional learning opportunities and workshops aligned with school improvement goals.

Curriculum & Resource Support:

Support the implementation of district-adopted curriculum frameworks and curate developmentally appropriate, research-based resources that cater to the diverse needs of adolescent learners.

Advocacy & Support:

Serve as an advocate for both teachers and students by ensuring high-quality instruction. Promote culturally responsive teaching. Qualifications and Skills

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, or other related field.

Certification:

Valid state teaching certificate or licensure

Experience:

Minimum of 3-5 years of highly successful classroom teaching experience with a proven track record of student achievement growth.

Coaching Mindset:

Deep understanding of adult learning theory and the ability to listen, provide non-evaluative feedback, and build trusting, confidential relationships.

Pedagogical Expertise:

Strong knowledge of middle school pedagogy, content-specific strategies, and the ability to integrate technology meaningfully. What Success Looks Like in This Role A measurable increase in student achievement. An increase in the retention of probationary teachers (those in their first 3-years of teaching) to the Mitchell Middle School and the teaching profession. A positive lift in the teacher-coach relationships, fostering a growth mindset to aid in both instructional learning and student achievement.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Requirements Citizenship, residency or work visa required