Instructional Services - LIFToFFS Coach

CESA 4 is looking to add an enthusiastic, forward thinking individual to their Instructional Services team, working specifically with the LIFToFFS Learning Center. The LIFToFFS Coach provides professional learning, coaching, consultation, and implementation support to school districts participating in the LIFToFFS Learning Collaborative. This position supports educators and leaders in designing and implementing innovative learning experiences that increase student engagement, academic growth, durable skill development, global readiness, and learner agency.

The LIFToFFS Coach works alongside district leaders, educators, and collaborative partners to support the implementation of the LIFToFFS Framework, including the Four Core Experiences, personalized learning, competency-based education, emerging technology integration, and systems transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Deliver professional learning, coaching, and implementation support aligned to the LIFToFFS Framework.

• Support districts in designing and implementing learner-centered experiences focused on:

• Authentic Inquiry

• Personal Learning

• Durable Skills

• Global Readiness

• Facilitate professional learning related to student engagement, instructional innovation, competency-based education, emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, and future-ready learning environments.

• Provide classroom coaching, instructional consultation, and leadership support to educators and administrators participating in LIFToFFS implementation efforts.

• Assist districts in developing systems that increase learner ownership, voice, choice, and agency.

• Support district strategic planning, innovation planning, and continuous improvement efforts aligned with local priorities and the LIFToFFS Framework.

• Analyze implementation and outcome data to support district decision-making and improvement planning.

• Collaborate with district leadership teams to identify barriers to innovation and develop practical solutions that improve outcomes for students and educators.

• Facilitate networking opportunities, site visits, collaborative learning experiences, and professional learning communities for participating districts.

• Assist in the development of tools, resources, implementation guides, and model practices that support district transformation efforts.

• Stay informed regarding current research and best practices related to student engagement, personalized learning, competency-based education, artificial intelligence, future-ready learning, neuroscience, and educational innovation.

• Demonstrate leadership in continuous improvement through participation in internal improvement cycles and the application of improvement science principles.

• Engage in collaborative partnerships with school districts, CESAs, higher education institutions, businesses, community organizations, and statewide partners.

• Demonstrate flexibility and adapt to changes in expectations and environments.

• Be accountable for commitments, meetings, timelines, and schedules.

• Travel to districts and schools as assigned.

• Manage time effectively and independently.

• Adhere to agency, departmental, and district policies and procedures.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Contribute positively to agency, district, and collaborative cultures.

• Perform other duties as assigned by Administration.

Qualifications:

• Wisconsin DPI licensure as a teacher, administrator, pupil services professional, instructional coach, or related educational credential preferred.
• Minimum of five years of successful experience in education.
• Demonstrated experience leading instructional improvement, innovation initiatives, school transformation efforts, or continuous improvement processes.
• Strong knowledge of student engagement, effective instructional practices, and learner-centered educational design.
• Knowledge of personalized learning, competency-based education, durable skills, emerging technologies, and future-ready learning practices preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate high-quality professional learning experiences for adult learners.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with educators, administrators, students, and community partners.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and educational improvement.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver''s License and willingness to travel.
• Other qualifications as the CESA #4 Agency Administrator and Board of Control may deem appropriate.

Attach a letter of interest, resume, and up to three letters of recommendation to a WECAN application. Applications will be accepted until Friday, July 24, 2026.