Elementary Literacy Instructional Coach
Newschools Venture Fund, New Orleans, LA, United States
POSITION DETAILS
ReNEW Schools is seeking a dynamic, experienced Literacy Instructional Coach who can coach elementary teachers toward efficacy and excellence. You deeply understand pedagogical moves to improve teacher performance and facilitate clear coaching visions, effective debriefs, and strong school-based professional development. Additionally, you demonstrate diagnostic fluency in student mastery and must be well‑versed in early literacy, UFLI, Wit and Wisdom, LDOE Guidebooks, or be willing to learn our curriculum. The ideal Instructional Coach embodies ReNEW Schools’ mission of ensuring all PK‑8th-grade students are academically and emotionally ready to access the full range of life choices that are the right of every child in New Orleans.
WHO WE ARE
At ReNEW, we ensure that students are academically and emotionally prepared to access the full range of life choices, which are a fundamental right for every child in the city. ReNEW is dedicated to helping teachers become outstanding at their craft. With a strong focus on professional development and individual coaching at both the school and network levels, we are committed to helping you become the best teacher you can be.
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH PRIORITIES
Writing is embedded daily across all classrooms
2nd grade students are fully prepared for 3rd grade expectations
Reading comprehension instruction is rigorous, aligned, and monitored consistently
Teachers are supported, developed, and held accountable for results
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Instructional Leadership
Lead the implementation of high-quality ELA instruction across grades 2–5 or K‑2
Ensure daily, rigorous reading and writing instruction in all classrooms
Support vertical alignment from 2nd through 5th grade
Writing Instruction (Priority Focus)
Co‑develop and implement a clear vision for daily student writing
Build teacher capacity around:
Writing stamina — Text‑based responses
Sentence and paragraph development
Ensure 2nd‑grade students are consistently prepared for 3rd‑grade writing demands
Coaching & Teacher Development
Provide weekly coaching cycles, including modeling, observation, and feedback
Plan with teachers to ensure strong lesson internalization
Deliver clear, actionable feedback with defined next steps
Support teachers in implementing small‑group and differentiated instruction
Data-Driven Instruction
Lead regular data analysis cycles
Support teachers in tiering students and planning targeted instruction
Monitor student progress and adjust plans based on data
Reading Comprehension Class Monitoring (Critical Component)
Oversee and monitor the effectiveness of reading comprehension instruction across grades 2–5
Conduct regular walkthroughs focused on:
Student engagement with text
Quality of questioning (text‑dependent, higher‑order)
Evidence of written responses to reading
Ensure reading comprehension classes include aligned tasks that require students to think, speak, and write about texts
Track trends in student performance and provide targeted support where gaps are identified
Systems & Accountability
Monitor implementation of non‑negotiables (e.g., daily writing, use of text evidence)
Support grade‑level teams in maintaining accountability for student outcomes
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s level degree preferred
At least five years of effective teaching experience
At least one year of successful instructional coaching experience
WHAT WE OFFER
At ReNEW, we believe our people are the key to our students’ success. We support our staff with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a comprehensive benefits plan that covers the majority of the employee premium for the two medical plans offered. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, generous vacation time, professional development, and a 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching.
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ReNEW Schools is seeking a dynamic, experienced Literacy Instructional Coach who can coach elementary teachers toward efficacy and excellence. You deeply understand pedagogical moves to improve teacher performance and facilitate clear coaching visions, effective debriefs, and strong school-based professional development. Additionally, you demonstrate diagnostic fluency in student mastery and must be well‑versed in early literacy, UFLI, Wit and Wisdom, LDOE Guidebooks, or be willing to learn our curriculum. The ideal Instructional Coach embodies ReNEW Schools’ mission of ensuring all PK‑8th-grade students are academically and emotionally ready to access the full range of life choices that are the right of every child in New Orleans.
WHO WE ARE
At ReNEW, we ensure that students are academically and emotionally prepared to access the full range of life choices, which are a fundamental right for every child in the city. ReNEW is dedicated to helping teachers become outstanding at their craft. With a strong focus on professional development and individual coaching at both the school and network levels, we are committed to helping you become the best teacher you can be.
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH PRIORITIES
Writing is embedded daily across all classrooms
2nd grade students are fully prepared for 3rd grade expectations
Reading comprehension instruction is rigorous, aligned, and monitored consistently
Teachers are supported, developed, and held accountable for results
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Instructional Leadership
Lead the implementation of high-quality ELA instruction across grades 2–5 or K‑2
Ensure daily, rigorous reading and writing instruction in all classrooms
Support vertical alignment from 2nd through 5th grade
Writing Instruction (Priority Focus)
Co‑develop and implement a clear vision for daily student writing
Build teacher capacity around:
Writing stamina — Text‑based responses
Sentence and paragraph development
Ensure 2nd‑grade students are consistently prepared for 3rd‑grade writing demands
Coaching & Teacher Development
Provide weekly coaching cycles, including modeling, observation, and feedback
Plan with teachers to ensure strong lesson internalization
Deliver clear, actionable feedback with defined next steps
Support teachers in implementing small‑group and differentiated instruction
Data-Driven Instruction
Lead regular data analysis cycles
Support teachers in tiering students and planning targeted instruction
Monitor student progress and adjust plans based on data
Reading Comprehension Class Monitoring (Critical Component)
Oversee and monitor the effectiveness of reading comprehension instruction across grades 2–5
Conduct regular walkthroughs focused on:
Student engagement with text
Quality of questioning (text‑dependent, higher‑order)
Evidence of written responses to reading
Ensure reading comprehension classes include aligned tasks that require students to think, speak, and write about texts
Track trends in student performance and provide targeted support where gaps are identified
Systems & Accountability
Monitor implementation of non‑negotiables (e.g., daily writing, use of text evidence)
Support grade‑level teams in maintaining accountability for student outcomes
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s level degree preferred
At least five years of effective teaching experience
At least one year of successful instructional coaching experience
WHAT WE OFFER
At ReNEW, we believe our people are the key to our students’ success. We support our staff with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a comprehensive benefits plan that covers the majority of the employee premium for the two medical plans offered. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, generous vacation time, professional development, and a 401(k) plan with 4% employer matching.
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