School Improvement Coach/Coord

Job Description:

The School Improvement Coach/Coord is a critical leadership position that drives student success by overseeing data systems, coordinating schoolwide assessments, and supporting collaborative instructional improvement. The coach will serve as a key member of the Instructional Leadership Team, working to accelerate academic achievement, promote equity, and ensure full compliance with federal and state accountability measures.

Qualifications:

• Education: Master's degree in Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a related field.

• Licensure: Valid Virginia Department of Education teaching license (or eligibility to obtain one) required; Administration and Supervision endorsement preferred.

• Experience:

1. Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching or school leadership experience.
2. Demonstrated success in using data to drive instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
3. Proven experience leading schools out of federal accountability status, including successful support of targeted or comprehensive school improvement plans.
4. Experience in managing federal grant funding.
5. Background in coordinating assessments, overseeing testing protocols, and analyzing student achievement data.
6. Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, MS Office.

• Serve as a core member of the Instructional Leadership Team and School Improvement Team, supporting execution of the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP).

• Provide technical assistance to staff in meeting division, state, and federal accountability expectations.

• Facilitate quarterly data dialogues and coach teachers in using data to develop instructional action plans aligned with school goals.

• Attend and contribute to grade-level PLCs, particularly in core content and SOL-tested areas.

• Design and manage a comprehensive student data tracking system that includes CAAR, standards-based assessments, and intervention progress.

• Co-lead all schoolwide testing activities, including calendar creation, staff training, secure material handling, and fidelity monitoring.

• Partner with the Department of Accountability to ensure testing protocols, exemptions, and modifications meet all state and federal requirements.

• Present and interpret student performance data to inform academic interventions and schoolwide planning.

• Coordinate and Lead MTSS-based interventions in partnership with instructional specialists and classroom teachers.

• Use disaggregated data to monitor equity gaps and advocate for targeted supports for students most in need.

• Plan and implement remediation and enrichment activities aligned to student growth data and intervention outcomes.

• Promote a culture of inclusion, culturally responsive instruction, and student-centered support systems.

Additional Duties

• Attend district-level trainings and support governance meetings as needed.

• Assist the principal with operational and academic tasks that contribute to an effective, accountable, and collaborative school environment.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and goals of Samuel Tucker Elementary School.

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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