EAST ORANGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
East Orange, New Jersey


Instructional Coach (District-Wide)
Position


REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum (or designee)

JOB SUMMARY: The Instructional Coach will support teachers in enhancing instructional practices,
curriculum delivery, and student learning outcomes across K-12 classrooms.
Working collaboratively with teachers and administrators, the Instructional Coach
will provide on-site coaching, professional development, and facilitate data-driven
instructional strategies to meet the diverse needs of students.


RESPONSIBILITIES:
1) Instructional Support:

a) Collaborate with teachers to design, implement, and refine instructional practices that align with
district goals and state standards.
b) Provide individualized and group coaching, modeling lessons, and co-teaching as needed.
c) Assist teachers in creating engaging, inclusive, and differentiated instruction to meet the needs
of all students, including Multilingual Learner students, students with disabilities, and advanced
learners.


2) Professional Development:

a) Plan and facilitate high-quality professional development sessions for teachers, administrators,
and staff on instructional strategies, curriculum alignment, and data usage.
b) Stay current with research-based instructional practices and integrate them into school-wide
initiatives.


3) Curriculum and Assessment:

a) Work with curriculum coordinators and subject matter experts to ensure curriculum alignment
across grade levels and content areas.
b) Assist teachers in using formative and summative assessment data to inform instruction and
measure student progress.
c) Support teachers in the effective use of instructional technology and other resources to enhance
learning.


4) Data-Driven Instruction:

a) Collaborate with teachers to analyze student performance data and develop action plans to
address learning gaps.

b) Support teachers in setting goals, tracking student progress, and adjusting instruction based on
data.


5) Collaboration and Communication:

a) Serve as a liaison between teachers, administrators, and district leadership to ensure
instructional initiatives align with school and district goals.
b) Participate in instructional leadership team meetings and contribute to district-wide instructional
planning.
c) Build positive, collaborative relationships with staff and foster a culture of continuous
improvement.


6) Instructional Resources:

a) Identify, develop, and share resources and materials that support teachers in delivering high-
quality instruction.
b) Provide guidance on the integration of culturally responsive teaching practices and diverse
instructional materials.


7) Other:


a) Performs other duties which may be assigned.
b) Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job with reasonable
accommodations, if necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:


1) Valid NJDOE Instructional Certification required; instructional coaching certification preferred.
2) Master’s degree in education, curriculum, or related field preferred.
3) Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience in a Pre K-12 setting. Experience in
curriculum design, professional development, or instructional leadership is highly desirable.
4) Strong knowledge of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and data analysis.
5) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6) Ability to provide constructive feedback and support to teachers.
7) Proficiency in instructional technology tools and platforms.
8) Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a team-oriented environment
9) Demonstrated ability to perform in the areas of responsibility included in the job description
10) Required criminal history background check and eligibility to work in the United States
11) All applicants must meet NJ Residency requirements as per “New Jersey First Act,” N.J.S.A.
52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70)
12) Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties in the area of responsibility with reasonable
accommodation
13) Such alternatives to the above as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT

The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are
representative but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions
of Continued Employment, which may be required of this position. The East Orange School District
encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable
accommodations to contact the Division of Labor Relations and Employment Services.

Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods
Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions
Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and
volume to be understood over a telephone
Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate
fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arm to reach outward and upward; use hands and
arms to lift objects; turn, raise and lower head
Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects, which weigh as much as 5 pounds on a frequent basis
Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others;
work independently; work indoors
Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret and apply information at a moderately complex
level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment
and the ability to process information quickly, learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards;
give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate
information and records
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Qualified applicants are invited to file applications and credentials via Applitrack at:


https://www.applitrack.com/eosd/onlineapp/
SELECTION PROCEDURE:


1) Review of credentials filed with the Superintendent of Schools
2) An oral interview to determine an applicant’s personal qualifications and aptitude for the
position, as required
3) The appointment of a person to the position advertised is the responsibility of the Board of
Education and will be made in compliance with Board policies related to the appointment of
professional staff


TERM OF EMPLOYMENT


Ten-month work year

SALARY RANGE


Collective Negotiated Agreement between the EOBOE and the EOEA



Approved by the East Orange Board of Education:

created 10/3/2024
approved 10/16/2024
revised 10/24/2024