Instructional Coach for Various Locations Job at Newark Board of Education, Newark, NJ

  • Newark Board of Education
  • Newark, NJ

Job Description

Instructional Coach

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested individuals to apply for the position of Instructional Coach supporting various locations. Newark Public Schools is deeply committed to ensuring that every school has excellent leadership, every classroom has the highest quality teacher, and every child has access to the resources and supports necessary for success, including a robust curriculum. Schools need guidance and resources to prepare students for college by meeting the expectations of the New Jersey State Learning Standards. The Newark Public Schools seeks an Instructional Coach to support the work of the various offices by driving curriculum specific initiatives and programs. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with expertise in specific curriculum areas and operations to make a lasting impact on Newark's students and families. This position may also include other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include implementing strategic initiatives that align with the district's vision for specific curriculum and instruction, spending a minimum of 75% of work time in the school classroom providing instructional support to teachers, modeling best practices, and co-teaching lessons. The Instructional Coach will also provide coaching and mentoring to teachers to enhance their instructional practices, including providing feedback on lesson plans, instructional strategies, and classroom management. Additionally, the coach will design and deliver professional development opportunities for teachers to enhance their knowledge and skills in instructional design, delivery, and assessment. The coach will support the implementation of curriculum, instructional resources, and professional development in curriculum specific areas. The coach will assist in assessing the educational needs of schools and identifying ways they can help meet those needs. The coach will facilitate the acquisition of resources for schools related to curriculum specific initiatives. The coach will collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent or Directors and other applicable district offices and departments to develop and implement programs that meet specified goals. The coach will assist in planning and managing the implementation of the district's summer school programs with focus on specific curriculum areas during the summer season. The coach will perform other duties and tasks assigned by the Assistant Superintendent and/or Director(s).

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passionate belief that all students can achieve at high levels. The candidate will have deep knowledge of effective policies, strategies, and resources that promote student achievement in specific curriculum areas. The candidate will have personal accountability for serving all students and ensuring their success. The candidate will have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders at all levels, build consensus and solicit feedback, maintain positive relationships and build strong coalitions of support, and navigate political structures and systems effectively. The candidate will have a strong goal orientation and a focus on results, thriving in achievement-oriented and fast-paced environments. The candidate will have outstanding critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and develop innovative solutions. The candidate will have excellent project management and execution skills, with the ability to balance strategic goals with detailed action steps.

Minimum qualifications include a New Jersey Permanent Teacher Certificate in Specific Content/Curriculum area, three to five years of relevant experience, and a Master's Degree in Education or a related field preferred. The position reports to the Director or Assistant Superintendent. Salary is $74,063 to $129,952 (for 2025-2026 SY) for a twelve-month employment period with Newark Teachers Union (NTU) affiliation. In an effort to attract and retain staff, NBOE offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for all full-time staff. Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. The Newark Board of Education is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Summer work

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