Instructional Coach (26.27 School Year) at KIPP — St. Louis, MO

Position type: Full time, exempt, 11 Month

Reporting & Collaboration

• Direct Manager: Assistant School Leader or School Leader.
• Direct Reports: None
• Key Collaborators: Teachers, school leadership team members, and regional academic partners.

Autonomy & Decision Making

• The Instructional Coach leads coaching cycles and instructional support for assigned teachers. The coach supports teacher growth through observation, modeling, and feedback but does not evaluate teacher performance.
• Final evaluation decisions remain with the School Leader or Assistant School Leader.

Inputs: What will I be doing in my day to day work?

Instructional Coaching

• Conduct regular classroom observations and provide actionable feedback.
• Lead coaching cycles including goal-setting, modeling, and follow-up.
• Support teachers with lesson planning, pacing, and differentiation.
• Model effective instructional strategies on a weekly basis.

Data-Driven Instruction

• Support teachers in analyzing student work and assessment data.
• Facilitate data discussions to improve instructional decisions.
• Monitor student progress and adjust coaching strategies accordingly.

Professional Learning Support

• Support professional learning aligned to school priorities.
• Reinforce instructional expectations and best practices.
• Collaborate with leadership to align coaching with school improvement goals.

Collaboration & School Leadership

• Partner with school leadership to identify instructional priorities.
• Support grade-level and content teams in strengthening instruction.
• Contribute to schoolwide instructional improvement efforts.

Outcomes: What will I be evaluated on?

• Growth in instructional quality across coached classrooms.
• Evidence of teacher development through coaching cycles.
• Improved student achievement and academic growth.
• Strong alignment between coaching and school instructional priorities.

What skills should I already bring, i.e., what should I already have a track record around?

• Strong instructional expertise and classroom practice.
• Ability to observe instruction and provide actionable feedback.
• Strong facilitation and adult learning skills.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• Formal training or certification in a research-based coaching framework

What should I know a lot about already, i.e., what should I have expertise in?

• Curriculum implementation and lesson design.
• Data-driven instruction and assessment analysis.
• Coaching strategies and adult learning theory.
• Effective classroom management and instructional strategies.

What you bring to the table:

Required

• 2+ years of successful classroom teaching experience with strong student achievement results
• Demonstrated impact on student outcomes and instructional practice
• Strong instructional practice and content knowledge
• Ability to coach teachers using data and student work
• Bachelor's Degree in education or related field
• Facilitation skills for adult learning
• Formal training in coaching frameworks or adult learning
• State teaching certification in a content area

Preferred

• Prior coaching or mentor experience
• Record of driving results in a K-12 educational environment
• Master's Degree in a content area, curriculum or reading specialist

What we bring to the table:

KIPP St. Louis is committed to pay equity and to ensuring that we do not unintentionally perpetuate historic wage gaps that persist due to individual negotiations. As a result, salaries are not negotiated. We are transparent about salaries in our job postings so that candidates can make an informed decision before beginning the hiring process. The salary range is $70,000 to $95,000.

We are a fast paced, energetic team and family with passionate people who are leading a movement and to cultivate their best working environment we provide the following:

• $0 deductible healthcare plan option, including medical, vision and dental.
• Employer Paid Short Term Disability.
• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee.
• Retirement plan through PSSRSSL with an employer match up to 14% and an optional 403b as a supplement to our pension program
• Employee Recognition: When we succeed together, we celebrate together with our annual gala award ceremony, holiday party, and more!
• Public Service student loan forgiveness program qualified employer.
• Ongoing professional development.

Generous time off:

• Paid leave for illness, personal days, bereavement, jury duty, and military-related leave
• Paid parental leave for new families
• Paid holidays, as well as a one week Thanksgiving break, a two-week winter break, a week-long spring break
• Wellness days provided throughout the year

If you are interested in working at KIPP St. Louis, please visit our website to find out how to apply!

www.kippstl.org/apply

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