2026-2027 Instructional Coach in Blandford Forum

The instructional coach is responsible for supporting the professional growth and development of all secondary teachers to facilitate learning and independent application of effective instructional practices. The instructional coach provides job-embedded support through classroom observations, prescriptive feedback, modeling, data analysis, and planning across content areas. The instructional coach plans and conducts staff development based on assessed school and/or teacher needs. The instructional coach works collaboratively with district level content program specialists to develop and build capacity of all K‑5 teachers.

Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrates a working knowledge and understanding of the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) and the school division's curricular requirements.
• Assesses the individual and collective needs of teachers at assigned school(s).
• Creates a comprehensive and systematic plan to support the professional growth of teachers.
• Models effective instructional techniques and strategies that engage learners.
• Provides coaching assistance through observation of instruction and delivery of timely and appropriate feedback.
• Assists with writing exemplary lesson plans to serve as a model.
• Assists with the development of classroom, school, and district level benchmark assessments.
• Works collaboratively with teachers to analyze data and plan targeted and appropriate lessons.
• Works collaboratively with Title I teachers and core content program specialists to identify needs and develop a plan of support.
• Models and provides support with classroom motivation and management to help teachers establish classroom environments conducive to learning.
• Plans and conducts high quality professional development activities for school and district staff based on identified needs.
• Stays abreast of current developments, research and new technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Attends required staff development activities, instructional coach meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of techniques and strategies used to support adult learners.
• Demonstrated ability to use data to increase effectiveness of teachers through lesson plan development, professional development, and modelling best practices.
• Ability to develop and present ideas effectively, orally and in written form.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include: Word, PowerPoint and Excel and the use of other instructional technology tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other administrative staff, subordinates, supervisors, the School Board, and the general public.

The applicant shall provide a transcript that specifies graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in education or closely related field of study.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: A Master's degree is required for this position. Credentials shall include, at minimum, strong academic preparation in elementary or Middle Grades education with a concentration in reading and/or mathematics.
• Experience: Five years of experience as a classroom teacher is a requirement for this position.
• Licensure and Certification: A Post‑Graduate Professional in grades K‑6, or a Middle Grades Content area or other combination of related endorsement(s) preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom levels, outdoors and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, outdoors and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds; to bend, stoop, climb stairs, and reach overhead.
• Work Environment: Duties normally performed in a school/classroom environment; duties may be occasionally performed on field trips away from school. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.