Job Description

POSITION: Instructional Content Coach: Secondary Math
LOCATION: Eden Support Services Center

CSD Instructional Content Coach supports Christina School District's commitment to continuous instructional improvement by providing job-embedded, non-evaluative, content specific coaching to teachers.

The CSD Instructional Content Coach collaborates with school and district educators around teaching and learning strategies and practices. Grounded in adult learning theory and research-based practices, the Instructional Content Coach partners with educators through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and structured coaching cycles to enhance content instruction, improve student outcomes, and foster a collaborative learning culture.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Valid Delaware Teaching Certification in the content area.
• Minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience in the core content area.
• Demonstrated content expertise and familiarity with current curriculum and instructional practices.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning theory, coaching models, and reflective practices.
• Experience with data analysis and using data to drive instruction.
• Effective communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to build positive, collaborative, and professional relationships with educators.

Preferrred:

• Prior experience as an instructional coach, mentor teacher, or team leader.
• Familiarity with DPAS-II and Delaware Teacher Growth and Support System (DTGSS).
• Experience with High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM) and implementation frameworks.

Salary Teacher salary schedule based on experience and degree. Salary Schedule can be found on the districts website: https://www.christinak12.org/fs/resource-manager/view/1d70ec70-bf27-462e-bb66-d446637e907e

APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume, three current ( dated within one year) letters of recommendation (one letter must be from current supervisor), and license/certification. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.

General Responsibilities
The Instructional Content Coach works closely with district and school leaders to support effective content instruction in all classrooms. The Instructional Content Coach drives a culture of instructional excellence through teacher support, participation and facilitation of professional learning communities and leading ongoing professional learning.

Instructional Coaching and Collaboration

• Engage teachers in individualized Coaching Cycles aligned to instructional goals and student growth objectives.
• Collaboratively identify and support measurable goals that enhance content knowledge, pedagogy, and student achievement.
• Use a non-evaluative approach that emphasizes trust, reflection, and professional growth.
• Provide in-class support through modeling, co-teaching, co-planning, and real-time feedback.
• Analyze student work and assessment data with teachers to inform instructional planning.

Professional Learning and Development

• Promote and model best practices in content-specific instruction, classroom engagement, and differentiation.
• Support the effective implementation of High Quality Instructional Materials (HQIM).
• Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) and teacher collaboration focused on content, pedagogy, and student outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Teaching and Learning Instruction Team to advance the vision for a culture of coaching and building the capacity of instructional coaches.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to coaching, adult learning, content knowledge, and curriculum implementation.

Leadership and Capacity Building

• Build trusting relationships with teachers to cultivate a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support the alignment of instructional practices with district initiatives and state standards.
• Collaborate with administrators and district leaders to ensure coaching supports school-wide improvement plans.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a district-wide understanding of evidence-based coaching practices.

Student Support

• Instructional coaches may be tasked with assuming teaching responsibilities for a portion of the instructional day, contingent upon the specific needs and priorities of the district.

Documentation and Data

• Maintain records of Coaching Cycle goals, activities, and outcomes.
• Use data to reflect on and refine coaching practices.
• Communicate patterns, needs, and successes to district leadership while maintaining teacher confidentiality.
• Analyze achievement data that includes school, district and state data.

Other duties as assigned

CONTENT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: If Applicable

Christina School District
Human Resources Office
1899 S College Avenue
Newark, DE 19702
PH: 302/552-2600
Website: www.christinak12.org

Employment is conditional upon receipt of an acceptable criminal background report and a child abuse registry check showing you are not on the registry at any level

The Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 S College Ave., Newark DE 19702; Telephone: (302) 552-2600.