Instructional Coach

Updated: 6 days ago
Location: Greensboro, INDIANA
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Posting Details
Position Information


Position Number 998127
Functional Title Instructional Coach
Position Type Administration - Staff
Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning
University Information
Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
The School of Education is committed to advancing access to life’s opportunities by providing transformative learning, leading innovation and discovery, engaging communities, and promoting equity and diversity. This position is housed in the UNCG School of Education (SOE) Institute for Partnerships in Education. The Institute for Partnerships in Education (IPiE) provides the necessary infrastructure and leadership to facilitate and support long-term partnerships between the SOE and education-related agencies (e.g., school districts, libraries, community organizations, etc.) across North Carolina and beyond.
Position Summary
The IPiE Instructional Coach will teach classes onsite in the SOE’s MAT program, provide administrative leadership and programmatic support for IPiE’s Licensure Pathways program, and directly support participating teachers in improving their instruction. They will be responsible for ensuring that participating teachers understand their role, develop effective practices for teaching, and when problems arise, help to mediate and resolve the problem. The Instructional Coach is also responsible for establishing a learning community among participating teachers, serving as the instructor for the program’s clinical experience and seminars, and supporting teachers in successfully completing all requirements for licensure. The Instructional Coach will serve as a broker, connecting the University faculty, district staff, and teachers. The person in this position is expected to use considerable judgment to perform work responsibilities. They must be able to work independently with limited direct supervision and in collaboration with multiple stakeholders including Institute leaders, faculty, staff, students, UNCG central office, and partner districts.
Minimum Qualifications
  • A Master’s degree in Education or related field, ideally in Learning Sciences, Curriculum & Instruction, or Educational Leadership
  • Minimum 3 years of experience teaching in K-12 schools
  • Record of effectiveness in supporting K-12 students’ learning
Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Preferred Qualifications
  • Earned doctorate or doctoral candidate in teacher education, curriculum & instruction, learning sciences, educational leadership, or related field
  • Experience in coaching, teacher education, or supervision; expertise in working with adult learners.
  • Strong communication, organization, planning, and computer skills
  • Experience with edTPA and other requirments for licensure in North Carolina
  • Knowledge of university, partner district, and school’s cultures, policies, and operations
Special Instructions to Applicants
Recruitment Range $65,000
Org #-Department Ipie - 12023
Job Open Date 03/14/2024
For Best Consideration Date 03/25/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
FTE 1.000
Type of Appointment Permanent
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
Number of Months per Year 12
FLSA Exempt


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