Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Title: Instructional Coach – District Assessment Coordinator	FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Director of Teaching and Learning	Pay Range: Certified Salary Schedule
Prepared/Revised Date: March 2026	Work Year: 209 work days

 

SUMMARY:   

The Instructional Coach will enhance instructional practices, contribute to curriculum development, and influence the professional growth of teachers. The focus will be on providing targeted support across content areas, ensuring alignment with state and local assessments. This position will involve collaboration with teachers, administrators, and interventionists to enhance instructional strategies, foster classroom innovation, and improve student outcomes. The Instructional Coach will serve as the District Assessment Coordinator and manage all Weld RE-1 state assessments, including training, assessment platforms and logistics, accommodations, reporting and test security. This position will communicate with the Colorado Department of Education and various testing contractors.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Listed below are the essential tasks performed to achieve the purpose of this job. The frequency of each task is listed as follows: (D) daily, (W) weekly, (M) monthly, (Q) quarterly, or (A) annually. Also listed is the percentage of time each task requires on an annual basis. The total, including the percentage allocated to “other duties as assigned, “equals 100%.

Job Tasks Descriptions	Frequency	% of time
Teacher Support and Professional Learning: Develop and deliver differentiated professional learning opportunities to address the diverse needs of educators and students. Assist the Director of Teaching and Learning in planning, facilitating and evaluating professional learning Collaborate with a team to manage course entry, registrations, transcripts and course evaluations within a software system. Provide targeted, job-embedded professional learning opportunities for teachers, addressing specific needs identified through data analysis and observation. Support teachers in understanding and implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Support, to meet the diverse needs of students. Participate in district professional development offerings, and support teachers and administrators in applying new learning and initiatives. Research instructional technology and assist with the instructional implementation designed for improved student achievement. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging educators to explore new approaches and methodologies.	D	25%
Curriculum and Instructional Planning: Align instructional coaching practices and support with the Weld RE-1 Strategic Plan. Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement effective and research-based instructional best strategies. Model effective instruction, and provide support to allow teachers to practice and refine instructional strategies. Support the development and implementation of common assessments that align with standards, proficiency scales and priority evidence outcomes. Provide guidance on best practices and differentiated instruction for multilingual learners, students with special needs and gifted learners. Support teachers in implementing innovative instructional methods and technologies. Participate on district leadership committees to support implementation of the Instructional Framework and new curriculum adoptions.	D	25%
Assessment: Serve as the District Assessment Coordinator, participate in training and technical assistance opportunities and act as a liaison with the Colorado Department of Education. Coordinate test administration for local and state tests including preparation, training, security, reporting, troubleshooting, and management of test materials. Manage and maintain assessment data management systems and account permissions. Ensure compliance with identification, documentation, training and access for appropriate accommodations. Collaborate with IT staff, School Assessment Coordinators and other district personnel to support test administration and to interpret and communicate data. Work closely with teachers to analyze and interpret state and local assessment data, using findings to inform instructional decisions and strategies.	W	25%
Professional Learning Communities: Plan, model or facilitate Professional learning Communities (PLCs). Integrate research-based practices, educational trends, and innovations with support for collaborative planning. Support new teacher mentoring and induction programming.	M	10%
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with school leadership, coordinators, and other instructional coaches to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to teaching and learning. Communicate regularly to share scheduling information and data with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders, and to promote the impact of instructional coaching.	W	10%
Perform other duties as assigned.	M	5%
	TOTAL=	100%

 

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• Masters Degree (Preferred)
• Successful experience as an instructor
• Successful experience as an instructional coach
• Successful experience leading and promoting professional growth among adults
• Must have Current CDE teaching license

 

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Interest in coaching teachers in a public-school setting.
• Knowledge of best practice in assessment, instruction strategies, and current research.
• Ability to analyze data and formulate instruction to maximize achievement for students with diverse abilities.
• Ability to work with adult learners through delivery of professional development.
• Assist in supporting ML learners and assuring to the greatest extent possible communication to families of students in their native language.

 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, OR CERTIFICATIONS: 

Requires a valid Colorado driver’s license: Yes

 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP AND DIRECTION/GUIDANCE: 

• Reports to: Director of Learning, Assessment and Special Populations
• Direct Reports:  No

 

BUDGET AND/OR RESOURCE RESPONSIBILITY: 

Budget Function	Responsibility
	Sole	Participate	Recommend	Not Applicable
Develop a Budget				X
Administer a Budget				X
Monitor a Budget				X
Coordinate a Budget				X
Initiate a Requisition			X

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	Amount of Time
	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Stand			X
Walk			X
Sit			X
Use hands to finger, handle or feel			X

 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES	Amount of Time
	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Reach with hands and arms		X
Climb or balance	X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl		X
Talk				X
Hear				X
Taste	X
Smell	X

 

WEIGHT AND FORCE DEMANDS	Amount of Time
	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds		X
Up to 25 pounds		X
Up to 50 pounds	X
Up to 100 pounds	X
More than 100 pounds	X

 

MENTAL FUNCTIONS	Amount of Time
	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Compare				X
Analyze				X
Communicate				X
Copy				X
Coordinate				X
Instruct				X
Compute				X
Synthesize				X
Evaluate				X
Use Interpersonal Skills				X
Compile				X
Negotiate				X

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT	Amount of Time
	None	Under 1/3	1/3 to 2/3	Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)	X
Work near moving mechanical parts	X
Work in high, precarious places	X
Fumes or airborne particles	X
Toxic or caustic chemicals	X
Outdoor weather conditions	X
Extreme cold (non-weather)	X
Extreme heat (non-weather)	X
Risk of electrical shock	X
Work with explosives	X
Risk of radiation	X
Vibration	X

 

VISION DEMANDS	REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
No special vision requirements
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)	X
Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)	X
Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Peripheral vision
Depth perception
Ability to adjust focus

NOISE LEVEL	Level of noise typical in the work environment for this job
Very quiet
Quiet	X
Moderate
Loud
Very loud

 

How to Apply

Please go to our website at www.wcsdre1.org and complete an employment application along with supporting documentation.  We look forward to hearing from you!  

Bureaus: Colorado. Job Categories: Full-Time. Job Types: Instructional Support. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.