Instructional Coach - Secondary (2026-2027 School Year)
Usd259, Wichita, KS, United States
Job Description - Instructional Coach - Secondary (2026-2027 School Year) (13550)
Instructional Coach - Secondary (2026-2027 School Year) - (13550)
Job Title:
Instructional Coach Sec - Two Buildings
Position Function:
The Instructional coach will partner with staff to improve instructional practices, implement district and building initiatives, and deliver job-embedded professional learning to increase student achievement.
Employee Punctuality and Appearance
In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Wichita Public Schools and is appropriate for their position
Additional Duties
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Equipment
This position may require the ability to use a variety of classroom technology and presentation tools, in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.
Travel
Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.
Physical and Mental Demands
Work in standard office environments
Occasional overtime
Attendance at required meetings
Additional demands upon request of supervisor
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to organize, communicate effectively, make decisions, work independently, and work as a collaborative team member
Ability to perform a variety of tasks, build trust, collaborate, meet deadlines, and work in a calm and efficient manner
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work given the demands of two buildings
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Interrelations
Primary contact is with classroom teachers through professional learning and school leadership
Expected to exhibit an approachable, professional manner with parents, students, and school staff members
Contact with personnel within the district
Will be working under the direct supervision of the two assigned building principals in order to complete day to day tasks
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Impact Instruction through Group Coaching in Professional Learning Opportunities:
Facilitate reflection on instructional practices and responses (e.g., impact cycle).
Collaborate with teachers as equal partners to transfer their learning into practice.
Provide rich experiential demonstrations of specific teaching approaches through co-planning, co-teaching, and modeling.
Provide on-going support and coaching as staff implements instructional practices/strategies.
Differentiate adult learning experiences in ways that make content relevant and enable learning.
Train teachers, principals, and other instructional staff with the use of targeted evidence-based instructional practices/strategies for academics and behavior
Maintain current knowledge of state standards, evidenced-based practices, and district curriculum to facilitate instructional support in all curricular areas.
Maintain a Culture of MTSS:
Train and support implementation of the district Assessment Protocol.
Facilitate data-based decision-making protocols to inform school improvement decisions.
Promote consensus- building, infrastructure development/refinement, and effective MTSS implementation.
Collaborate with other building leaders to ensure the fidelity of instructional practices and implementation of district protocols (i.e., Assessment, Behavior, Instructional, Literacy, Numeracy.)
Foster professional relationships with building principals, lead coaches, teachers, and support staff.
Maintain a level of confidentiality that positively contributes to the school environment.
Attend all Friday Learning Lab sessions and other professional development activities as communicated.
Support implementation of district and building initiatives.
Conduct classroom observations to monitor for evidence of professional learning implementation.
Collaborate with leadership at both buildings team to plan and provide future learning opportunities.
Create and administer one communication plan that provides professional learning, important upcoming information, and an overview of the coach's work priorities / locations on a weekly basis.
Within the first two years as a coach, and at the direction of Learning services, complete specific trainings and incorporate the practices into the work with staff, including 8 days of initial Cognitive Coaching training and 4 days of Adaptive Schools training
Qualification Profile
A minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience in a variety of grade levels is required
Current Kansas Teaching license at the Secondary level required
Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
Experience presenting to large groups and small groups of adult learners
Ability to work with limited supervision; willing to initiate and finish projects on own initiative
Ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously
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Instructional Coach - Secondary (2026-2027 School Year) - (13550)
Job Title:
Instructional Coach Sec - Two Buildings
Position Function:
The Instructional coach will partner with staff to improve instructional practices, implement district and building initiatives, and deliver job-embedded professional learning to increase student achievement.
Employee Punctuality and Appearance
In order for schools to operate effectively, employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee's supervisor or building administrator
All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of Wichita Public Schools and is appropriate for their position
Additional Duties
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.
Equipment
This position may require the ability to use a variety of classroom technology and presentation tools, in addition to basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machine. Must always comply with WPS guidelines for equipment use.
Travel
Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.
Physical and Mental Demands
Work in standard office environments
Occasional overtime
Attendance at required meetings
Additional demands upon request of supervisor
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to organize, communicate effectively, make decisions, work independently, and work as a collaborative team member
Ability to perform a variety of tasks, build trust, collaborate, meet deadlines, and work in a calm and efficient manner
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work given the demands of two buildings
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company's mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
Interrelations
Primary contact is with classroom teachers through professional learning and school leadership
Expected to exhibit an approachable, professional manner with parents, students, and school staff members
Contact with personnel within the district
Will be working under the direct supervision of the two assigned building principals in order to complete day to day tasks
Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
Expected to interact with all internal and external customers in a friendly, professional manner
Essential Performance Responsibilities
Impact Instruction through Group Coaching in Professional Learning Opportunities:
Facilitate reflection on instructional practices and responses (e.g., impact cycle).
Collaborate with teachers as equal partners to transfer their learning into practice.
Provide rich experiential demonstrations of specific teaching approaches through co-planning, co-teaching, and modeling.
Provide on-going support and coaching as staff implements instructional practices/strategies.
Differentiate adult learning experiences in ways that make content relevant and enable learning.
Train teachers, principals, and other instructional staff with the use of targeted evidence-based instructional practices/strategies for academics and behavior
Maintain current knowledge of state standards, evidenced-based practices, and district curriculum to facilitate instructional support in all curricular areas.
Maintain a Culture of MTSS:
Train and support implementation of the district Assessment Protocol.
Facilitate data-based decision-making protocols to inform school improvement decisions.
Promote consensus- building, infrastructure development/refinement, and effective MTSS implementation.
Collaborate with other building leaders to ensure the fidelity of instructional practices and implementation of district protocols (i.e., Assessment, Behavior, Instructional, Literacy, Numeracy.)
Foster professional relationships with building principals, lead coaches, teachers, and support staff.
Maintain a level of confidentiality that positively contributes to the school environment.
Attend all Friday Learning Lab sessions and other professional development activities as communicated.
Support implementation of district and building initiatives.
Conduct classroom observations to monitor for evidence of professional learning implementation.
Collaborate with leadership at both buildings team to plan and provide future learning opportunities.
Create and administer one communication plan that provides professional learning, important upcoming information, and an overview of the coach's work priorities / locations on a weekly basis.
Within the first two years as a coach, and at the direction of Learning services, complete specific trainings and incorporate the practices into the work with staff, including 8 days of initial Cognitive Coaching training and 4 days of Adaptive Schools training
Qualification Profile
A minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience in a variety of grade levels is required
Current Kansas Teaching license at the Secondary level required
Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred
Experience presenting to large groups and small groups of adult learners
Ability to work with limited supervision; willing to initiate and finish projects on own initiative
Ability to manage multiple projects/deadlines simultaneously
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