2026 - 2027 Instructional Coach Elementary Literacy

1 Job Title: Content Instructional Coach - Elementary Wage/Hour Status: Exempt Reports to: The Office of Academic Services Pay Grade: AP4 Dept./School: Academic Services / Campus Date Revised: 06/2026 Supervisor: District Academic Coordinator Appraisal: T-TESS Terms of Employment: 11 months/ 202 days per year. Salary is at Administrative Program AP4 on the EISD Compensation Plan on a term or probationary contract, as applicable. Annual salary range is $63,630- $75,750 based upon directly related experience. This is a federally funded position that will be evaluated on a yearly basis. Primary Purpose: The Content Instructional Coach reports daily to an assigned campus and is supervised by a District Academic Coordinator. The coach provides job-embedded, ongoing professional development for teachers, staff, and administration, and partners with the principal toward the vision of high-quality teaching and learning. The coach builds staff capacity to meet the content needs of all students so that teachers acquire the understanding and skills to enhance classroom instruction and raise student achievement. Coaching is delivered through two connected channels: teacher-level support (coaching cycles, modeling, co-teaching, and PLC facilitation) and direct, data-driven student service which is also the pathway through which eligible coaches may earn incentives through the Teacher Incentive Allotment. The role of an instructional coach is a peer relationship - it is non-supervisory toward teachers and distinct from the evaluative role of any campus administrator. Building and maintaining respectful, confidential relationships with teachers and staff is essential to the position. Supervision & Evaluation Direct supervisor. The District Academic Coordinator is the coach's direct supervisor - setting expectations, monitoring implementation, providing ongoing feedback, and building the coach's capacity. Principal partnership (non-appraising). The campus principal partners with the coach and Academic Services - promoting and sustaining the model, holding the Tier 1 instructional floor, and monitoring the quality of implementation and impact - but does not supervise or appraise the coach. 2 Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certification: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university Valid Texas Teacher's Certification Applicant must have a satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the applicant, before continuing within the process towards possible employment Special Knowledge/Skills: Communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills Utilize effective data-based problem-solving skills Knowledge of urban methodology and effective practices Knowledge of theories and research on learning and literacy for both children and adults Lead and facilitate Professional Learning Communities Demonstrate effective collaboration and coaching skills Coach teachers in effective literacy strategies across a variety of content areas Use effective strategies for differentiating instruction Exhibit knowledge of standards-based curriculum and of special education, dyslexia, RTI, 504, and ESL services Integrate technology in classroom instruction using 21st-century fluencies Use effective adult-learning practices and theories for active engagement Transfer learning from workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework to build instructional capacity across the district

Experience: Three (3) years teaching experience With evaluation and analysis of assessment and accountability data Major Responsibilities and Duties Instructional Program

1. Engage teachers in coaching cycles - co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, observing, and providing relevant, timely feedback focused on students' response to instruction.
2. Co-plan rigorous lessons that include effective literacy strategies, rich content, and varied assessment, using backward design.
3. Demonstrate (model) effective literacy strategies in the context of the content; record model lessons that serve as district exemplars.
4. Provide direct, data-driven student service through a direct student service block, including small- group intervention.
5. Provide direct instructional services to at-risk students, including ESL and special education, through small-group intervention and enrichment. 3
6. Evaluate core content needs and collaborate with teachers and administrators to interpret and use assessment data to improve instruction and problem solve.
7. Facilitate PLCs and lesson internalization; lead the selection and use of assessment tools to make sound, data-informed instructional decisions.
8. Conduct regular meetings with teachers to examine student work and monitor progress, supporting teacher reflection and action.
9. Participate in campus walks with campus leadership and district team members.
10. Assist with planning, sequencing, and scaffolding of instruction, including for special populations and advanced coursework.
11. Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and district policies, rules, and regulations.
12. Perform other duties as assigned. Attendance at work is an essential job function. Professional Development
13. Provide job-embedded training and follow-up coaching to deepen teachers' content knowledge and use of reading/learning strategies.
14. Work with teachers individually, in collaborative teams, and with departments on a full range of reading, writing, and communication strategies.
15. Participate in weekly district content and pedagogy deepening sessions, and in district-level training and meetings.
16. Continue professional growth through workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced coursework.
17. Provide staff development for teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, and other appropriate personnel as needed. Professional Responsibilities
18. Encourage literacy and lifelong learning.
19. Maintain and promptly submit accurate, complete records and reports as required by law, grant regulations, district policy, and administrative directives - including supplemental pay logs where applicable.
20. Meet regularly with the District Academic Coordinator to plan, reflect, and problem-solve around effective levels of implementation.
21. Partner with the campus principal and leadership team to support campus implementation of the coaching model.
22. Establish rapport with faculty and staff and promote productive relationships among school staff.
23. Attend and participate in all required meetings; uphold administrative regulations and Board policies.
24. Take all reasonable and necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, and facilities.
25. Provide periodic progress updates to staff and district administrators. Public Relations
26. Interpret the school's reading/learning program for staff, parents, and members of the community.
27. Publicize the school's reading/learning program.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None. 4

Equipment Used: Office equipment - personal computer, printer, calculator, multi-line telephone; communication equipment - Radio communication equipment, cellular telephone; video monitoring equipment. Working Conditions: Mental Demands Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions; work with frequent deadlines. Physical Demands Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs and/or ramps, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive hand motions, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity, distinguishing colors, driving, traveling; Occasional: Lifting, moderate, 15-44 pounds; carrying, moderate, 15-44 pounds. Environmental Factors Frequent exposure to temperature extremes (hot and cold), humidity extremes, noise, low or intense illumination, vibration. Occasional exposure to biological hazards (communicable diseases, bacteria, insects, mold, fungi, etc.), work outside, work around moving objects or vehicles, work on uneven surfaces, work alone, work prolonged or irregular hours. Edgewood Independent School District does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), age, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Approved by Date Reviewed by Date