Instructional Coach

Overview

Aspen Academy seeks an exceptional Instructional Coach starting June 1 to drive instructional excellence, elevate teacher quality through targeted coaching, and ensure school-wide pedagogical coherence in line with our mission and core values. If this describes you, please apply today!

Location:

Aspen Academy, Denver metro area, Colorado. This is a full-time, onsite position with a starting annual salary range of $57,172–$85,634 (based on education and experience).

• You possess demonstrated experience in academic leadership, including curriculum design, instructional improvement, and/or assessment strategy.
• You design and lead professional learning systems grounded in adult learning and evidence-based practice.
• You supervise instructional leaders and build coherence across grades, disciplines, and programs.
• You possess strong analytical skills, interpreting assessment data to translate insights into instructional action.
• You lead accreditation, standards alignment, or comparable school-wide compliance processes.
• You possess exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to influence, align, and build shared understanding.
• You exhibit high levels of emotional intelligence, cultural competency, and relational leadership.
• You possess strong organizational, project management, and systems-thinking skills.

• Curriculum & Program Leadership:
  Lead curriculum selection, adoption, and implementation; author and maintain academic portfolios to ensure instructional quality and coherence.
• Instructional Leadership & Improvement:
  Drive instructional improvement through learning walks, classroom observations, and analysis of practice, translating insights into targeted coaching and professional learning.
• Professional Learning & Faculty Development:
  Design and facilitate a school-wide professional learning strategy, including coaching, communities of practice, and leadership development pathways.
• Assessment, Data & Learning Insights:
  Guide assessment strategy and analyze school-wide learning data to inform instructional decisions and continuous improvement.
• Standards, Accreditation & Educational Frameworks:
  Establish and revise academic standards and frameworks; lead accreditation and re-accreditation processes.
• Strategic Leadership:
  Supervise Instructional Coach and Domain Chairs and ensure alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment with the school’s mission and vision.

Be Kind. Do Good. Work Hard. Make the World Better. These are the values our team embodies day to day. We offer:

• Retirement: 403(b) plan with employer matching
• Healthcare:
  Medical, dental and vision plans with various options; includes free telehealth
• Wellness: EAP, mental health support, gym and yoga discounts, health education, and team activities
• Life Insurance & Voluntary Benefits:
  Group life insurance and optional additional coverages
• Time-off:
  Flexible PTO policy
• Career development:
  Professional development reimbursement and monthly onsite opportunities
• Family Care:
  Tuition assistance and potential financial aid
• Community: A sense of belonging

Salary details and additional information about our compensation package are available upon request or via the application portal.

Aspen Academy is an equal opportunity workplace committed to mutual respect. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or military/veteran status.

What You’ll Need to Get the Job Done

• Required:
  
  Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership or Curriculum and Instruction preferred.
• Preferred: 5+ years teaching experience, teaching certification or license; experience as an elementary and/or middle school classroom teacher, preferably in independent schools.
• Preferred: experience serving in school-wide leadership roles.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in:
  • Curriculum management, including standards, scope and sequence, and research
  • Instructional coaching, differentiation, flexible groupings, and working with neurodivergent and high-performing students
  • Data collection and analysis in student growth and performance; I-Ready experience is a plus
• Experience developing and leading a school-wide or district-wide professional development plan.
• Evidence of continuing professional development.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and learning management systems, preferably Blackbaud.
• Grant permission for a criminal background check upon hire.
• Meet physical demands to perform essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made. Requires full-time in-person work, ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, or crouch; may involve lifting up to 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Apply Today!