Middle School STEM Instructional Coach

Overview

Job Title: Middle School STEM Instructional Coach

Location: Dripping Springs, TX (Dripping Springs ISD DSISD Learning & Innovation Dept.)

Starting Date: Jul 27, 2026

Reports to: Director of Curriculum & Instruction

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university;
  Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• Completion of a state-developed 30-hour GT workshop required

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Expertise in interpreting and teaching the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
• Expertise in the curricular areas for the grade levels and subject areas assigned
• Knowledge of the use of student assessments in improving learning
• Knowledge of data disaggregation and analysis
• Knowledge of district intervention and academic support systems
• Knowledge of special programs such as G/T, ESL, Dyslexia, Special Education, etc.
• Expertise in the use of research-based best teaching practices and high-yield instructional strategies
• Effective coaching, problem solving, and conferencing skills
• Effective interpersonal skills and willingness to work collaboratively with staff
• Commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning for self and all staff
• Expertise as a staff developer
• Effectiveness as a professional role model
• Self-starter and problem solver
• Exceptional personal technology skills

Experience:

• At least 5 years of teaching experience preferred
• Experience teaching a variety of grade levels and subject areas preferred
• Recent teaching experience within the district preferred
• Experience as a teacher-leader or team leader preferred

Curriculum Management and Facilitation

• Assist in the facilitation of the review, development, and revision of all subject area programs and related curriculum documents and materials, including curriculum guides, course outlines, and teaching plans.
• Facilitate vertical and horizontal alignment of curriculum and instruction on each campus and between campuses.
• Facilitate curriculum-based assessment development and management.
• Support campus principals in the administration of curriculum-based assessments and the disaggregation and analysis of results to improve instruction.

Instructional Coaching

• Work cooperatively with directors and campus principals in developing and supervising the instructional programs in the assigned subject area.
• Collaborate with principals and teacher leaders to improve learning on each campus.
• Coach teachers in integrating research-based instructional strategies into classroom instruction.
• Serve as an instructional coach and model effective teaching practices.
• Model teaching strategies with students in the classroom.
• Use evaluative findings, including student achievement data, to examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness and facilitate coaching conversations around data.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and assistance to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation.

Staff Development

• Plan and provide staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff in the designated subject area.
• Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in the assigned area.
• Coordinate professional development with campus administrators.
• Assist campus administration in the coordination and implementation of campus and individual staff professional development.
• Assist staff members in planning individual professional development to improve instruction, with emphasis on beginning teachers.
• Provide professional development at the district, campus, and individual levels.

Communication

• Promote collegiality, teamwork, and collaborative decision making among staff.
• Establish and maintain open communication and professional relationships with all staff members.
• Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

Professional Growth and Development

• Participate in professional development to enhance essential job-related knowledge and skills.
• Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Compile, maintain, and file physical and computerized reports, records, and other required documents.

Other

• Maintain confidentiality regarding student and coworker information as required by FERPA.

None.

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).

Environment: Work inside; frequent district-wide travel; occasional state-wide travel.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.

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