Instructional Coach

East Orange, New Jersey

Position

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum (or designee)

instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.

1. Instructional Support:

1. Collaborate with teachers to design, implement, and refine instructional practices that align with

1. Provide individualized and group coaching, modeling lessons, and co-teaching as needed.
2. Assist teachers in creating engaging, inclusive, and differentiated instruction to meet the needs

1. Professional Development:

1. Plan and facilitate high-quality professional development sessions for teachers, administrators,

1. Stay current with research-based instructional practices and integrate them into school-wide

1. Curriculum and Assessment:

1. Work with curriculum coordinators and subject matter experts to ensure curriculum alignment

1. Assist teachers in using formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction and

1. Support teachers in the effective use of instructional technology and other resources to enhance

1. Data-Driven Instruction:

1. Collaborate with teachers to analyze student performance data and develop action plans to

1. Support teachers in setting goals, tracking student progress, and adjusting instruction based on

1. Collaboration and Communication:

1. Serve as a liaison between teachers, administrators, and district leadership to ensure

1. Participate in instructional leadership team meetings and contribute to district-wide instructional

1. Build positive, collaborative relationships with staff and foster a culture of continuous

1. Instructional Resources:

1. Identify, develop, and share resources and materials that support teachers in delivering high-

1. Provide guidance on the integration of culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse

1. Other:

1. Performs other duties which may be assigned.
2. Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job with reasonable

accommodations, if necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Valid NJDOE Instructional Certification required; instructional coaching certification preferred.
2. Master’s degree in education, curriculum, or related field preferred.
3. Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience in a Pre K-12 setting. Experience in

1. Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and data analysis.
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Ability to provide constructive feedback and support to teachers.
4. Proficiency in instructional technology tools and platforms.
5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team-oriented environment
6. Demonstrated ability to perform in the areas of responsibility included in the job description
7. Required criminal history background check and eligibility to work in the United States
8. All applicants must meet NJ Residency requirements as per “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A.

1. Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties in the area of responsibility with reasonable

1. Such alternatives to the above as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT

accommodations to contact the Division of Labor Relations and Employment Services.

Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate

Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex

and the ability to process information quickly, learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Qualified applicants are invited to file applications and credentials via Applitrack at:

https://www.applitrack.com/eosd/onlineapp/

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

1. Review of credentials filed with the Superintendent of Schools
2. An oral interview to determine an applicant’s personal qualifications and aptitude for the

1. The appointment of a person to the position advertised is the responsibility of the Board of

professional staff

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT

Ten-month work year

SALARY RANGE

Collective Negotiated Agreement between the EOBOE and the EOEA

Approved by the East Orange Board of Education:

revised 10/24/2024