Instructional Coaches for High Schools (1 ELA & 1 Math)

District Instructional Coach

1.0 FTE

2025/2026 School Year

JOB SUMMARY: The PPS instructional coach’s job is to develop and provide high-quality professional learning experiences aligned to the district’s goals for staff in the areas of evidence-based instructional strategies to support learning within our MTSS framework, curriculum resources, and instructional technology. These experiences include individual and group coaching, whole/large group professional learning, just-in-time resources and tips, and asynchronous learning.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Provides coaching and professional learning for instructional staff.
Provide leadership support to principals and directors throughout the District.
Supports team leaders, CIC, curriculum revision teams, and teacher groups to realign curriculum to meet state and district priority standards, and develop and provide professional learning and support around updated curriculum.
Coordinates district professional development in cooperation with the Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment department.
Assist in the onboarding and support of curriculum, instruction, and assessment tools and resources.
Collaborates with other district departments on district-wide professional learning needs and systems.
Prepares training resources, how-to documents, quick tips, and related media.
Support the district’s goals and the multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).
Works with instructional staff to integrate technology into the curriculum and classroom.
Supports projects, new technologies, and collaborative learning with staff and students.
Provides professional development and support in instructional technology best practices.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Regular and consistent attendance.
Must have knowledge of and comply with the policies and procedures contained in the Portage Public Schools Employee Handbook.

The above duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the nature of the work by this position. The listing is not all-inclusive.

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Education
Valid Michigan Teaching Certification
5 or more years of successful teaching experience.
Previous work in curriculum development.
Knowledge of K-12 curriculum.
Previous work in a building or district leadership capacity.
Knowledge of the Michigan State Curriculum standards, specifically those related to technology and elementary education
Experience with developing and leading professional learning
Experience coaching staff members
Ability to build and foster relationships with a wide range of professional learners
Ability to plan and work concurrently on multiple projects
Ability to work independently and problem solve
Ability to collect and analyze data in order to enact positive change
Trained in Adaptive Schools
Extensive knowledge and experience with Google for Education tools and resources
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with district staff and the public.
Ability to assume responsibility, display initiative, and exercise good judgment.
Proficient computer and document skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position is funded for two years, with the possibility of extension for an additional years

PPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online at: https://www.portageps.org/page/employment-at-pps

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Instructional Coaches for High School (1 ELA & 1 Math)