Job Description

Job Location: Academic Center - Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $70,300.00 - $85,300.00 Salary/year
Travel Percentage: Up to 25%
Job Category: EducationPosition Title: Instructional Coach
FLSA Status: Exempt (Full-time 10-Month Employee - EXT. of employment up to 20 days)
Salary Schedule: Facilitator
Salary Range: $70,300.00 - $85,300.00
Position Code:  INSTCO/INSTIP 112/2231
Immediate Supervisor: Principal and Instructional Coach Supervisor
Office Location: UVA Academic Center
Work Schedule: This position will be on-site 3-5 days a week

POSITION SUMMARY:
As a member of the School Leadership Team, the Instructional Coach is responsible for building teacher effectiveness and increasing student achievement through job-embedded coaching, implementation of the NIET Teaching and Learning Standards Rubric, data-driven decision making, and high-quality professional learning. The Instructional Coach supports the implementation of Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) priorities, school improvement goals, and the NIET Educator Effectiveness System through continuous coaching, cluster facilitation, instructional monitoring, and leadership development.
The Instructional Coach works collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, and system personnel to ensure consistent implementation of high-quality instructional practices that lead to measurable gains in student learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
INSTRUCTIONAL COACHING AND TEACHER DEVELOPMENT
- Serve as a primary instructional coach for assigned teachers through ongoing coaching cycles aligned to the NIET Educator Effectiveness System.
- Conduct regular classroom observations utilizing the Louisiana Educator Rubric to identify strengths and areas for growth.
- Provide timely, specific, evidence-based feedback designed to improve instructional practice and student outcomes.
- Develop individualized coaching plans aligned to teacher growth goals, Professional Growth Plans (PGPs), and evaluation outcomes.
- Model effective instructional strategies, co-plan lessons, co-teach, and demonstrate best practices in classrooms.
- Support teachers in implementing Louisiana Student Standards and high-quality instructional materials (HQIM).
- Build teacher capacity to utilize rigorous, standards-aligned instructional practices that promote student engagement and achievement.
- Support novice and developing teachers through targeted mentoring and instructional support.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING LEADERSHIP
- Facilitate weekly NIET Cluster Meetings utilizing the NIET Five-Step Cluster Cycle:
- - Analyze student work and data.
- - Identify instructional needs.
- - Learn and model effective strategies.
- - Plan for implementation.
- - Monitor and reflect on results.
- Develop and maintain the Cluster Long-Range Plan aligned to school improvement priorities and student achievement goals.
- Coordinate and facilitate professional learning experiences that are aligned to identified teacher and student needs.
- Monitor implementation of strategies introduced during Cluster Meetings and professional development sessions.
- Support teachers in translating professional learning into classroom practice.
- Foster collaborative professional learning communities focused on continuous improvement.
OBSERVATION, FEEDBACK, AND EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS
- Conduct formal and informal observations in alignment with system and LDOE educator evaluation requirements.
- Collect and analyze instructional evidence using the Louisiana Educator Rubric.
- Assist administrators with teacher evaluation processes as assigned.
- Support teachers in setting, monitoring, and achieving Professional Growth Plans (PGPs) and Student Learning Targets (SLTs).
- Maintain accurate records of coaching interactions, observation data, and teacher growth progress.
- Utilize observation trends to inform school-wide professional learning and instructional priorities.
DATA ANALYSIS AND STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
- Lead teachers in the analysis of student achievement data, formative assessments, benchmark assessments, and student work samples.
- Support the development and implementation of data-driven action plans to address student learning gaps.
- Monitor progress toward school, grade-level, and classroom achievement goals.
- Assist teachers in utilizing progress-monitoring data to inform instructional decisions.
- Support intervention and acceleration efforts to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.
- Collaborate with teachers and leaders to identify trends, monitor implementation, and adjust instructional practices based on evidence.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
- Serve as an active member of the school's Instructional Leadership Team.
- Collaborate with school leaders to implement school improvement plans and strategic priorities.
- Support the implementation of LDOE academic priorities and accountability initiatives.
- Assist with planning, monitoring, and evaluating school-wide instructional improvement efforts.
- Use instructional and achievement data to inform continuous improvement processes.
- Support the development of leadership capacity among teachers and emerging teacher leaders.
- Participate in leadership meetings, professional learning, and system initiatives as required.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal or Supervisor.
Professional Development:
While the Instructional Coach is expected to come with a high level of educational knowledge, they will be allowed to work with other UVA personnel and master teachers to enhance their skills and provide their teachers with only the best instructional interventions and strategies. In some cases, mentor teachers will also attend selected in-service training sessions.
COMPETENCIES:
To perform the position successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Student Focus: Understands and prioritizes the needs of students, making decisions with their best interests in mind. Cultivates an organizational culture that fosters strong relationships with students.
- Professional Decorum: Exhibits appropriate, respectful behavior and etiquette in a professional setting, maintaining a positive attitude at all times. Upholds the standards of professionalism in all interactions.
- Servant Leadership: Serves and supports others with empathy and active listening, assisting in developing other leaders. Prioritizes team members and creates a positive, inclusive work environment.
- Adaptability: Adjusts effectively to changing circumstances, processes, requirements, or technologies. Navigates an ever-changing world with ease, demonstrating flexibility and resilience.
- Organization: Remains focused on priorities, meets deadlines, and accomplishes tasks systematically. Designs systems to support all work levels and workflows, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Compassion/Empathy: Understands and shares the feelings of colleagues or employees by demonstrating active listening, using emotional intelligence, and offering assistance. Promotes a supportive and understanding workplace culture.
- Problem Solving: Identifies challenges and develops effective solutions through reasoning and strategic thinking. Employs innovative approaches to overcome obstacles and achieve goals.
- Soft Skills: Possesses personal attributes and interpersonal abilities that enhance efficient communication and collaboration while maintaining emotional balance. Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills in all professional interactions.
- Action Orientation: Results-driven and proactive, making data-informed decisions to achieve goals, focusing on student outcomes. Takes the initiative to drive progress and achieve results.
- Team Development, Collaboration, and Coordination: Fosters shared goals that build trust, support, and communication. Encourages cross-departmental collaboration and coordination on tasks or projects to enhance teamwork and achieve common objectives.
- Self-Awareness: Recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses, balancing them effectively with team members' strengths. Actively seeks constructive feedback and looks for opportunities for self-development, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee typically performs in this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
BENEFITS:
Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; basic life; short-term disability; long-term disability; 403(b) retirement plan; employee assistance program; flexible spending account.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK:
Employment is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background check.
DISCLAIMER:
This position description summarizes the essential duties, responsibilities, and qualifications to clarify the general nature and scope of this position’s role in the organization. The position description does not list every task that an employee may be expected to perform. An employee assigned an unlawful duty or task should report the assignment to the Office of Human Resources. This position description does not list duties or responsibilities in any order of importance.
All UVA employees, regardless of their classification or position, are employed on an at-will basis. This means that each employee’s employment is terminable at the will of the employer or the school at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. No officer, agent, representative, or employee of UVA has any authority to enter into any agreement with any employee or applicant for employment other than on an at-will basis.
University View Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree
- Certified and qualified to teach the subject area in Louisiana
- Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Master’s Degree +30
- 3 + years in online learning environments
- 5 + years of charter or traditional school system
- Working knowledge of NIET best practices