<p>Position Type:</p> <p>CURRICULUM SUPPORT/Instructional Coach/Specialist</p> <p>Date Posted:</p> <p>5/12/2026</p> <p>Location:</p> <p>Tara High</p> <p>Closing Date:</p> <p>5/31/2026</p> <p>&nbsp&nbspAdditional Information: Show/Hide</p> <p>Purpose: The Instructional Coach, having both content and instructional expertise, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding about researched-base effective instruction for teachers. In order to meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized, 1:1 support based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers.</p> <p>Responsible to: Building Principal and appropriate Curriculum Director (K-5, 6-8, or 9-12)</p> <p>Payment Rate: According to Certified Teacher Salary Schedule Employment Term: 9-Month</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>1) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university 2) Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. 3) Current Louisiana Teaching License. 4) Demonstrated knowledge of Louisiana content standards. 5) Experience in researched-based instructional practices. 6) Desire to continue career improvement. 7) Previous coaching or teacher leadership experience 8) Deep knowledge of and experience in: a) Instructional strategies b) Conditions of Learning c) Assessment driven instruction (teaching/learning process) 9) Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations 10) Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for administrators and teachers 11) Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills 12) Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing 13) Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines 14) Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team 15) Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>1) Multiple Teaching Certification Areas</p> <p>2) Advanced degree from an accredited college/university</p> <p>3) Eight or more years teaching experience</p> <p>4) Deep knowledge of reading, writing, literacy development, and/or math</p>