DaVinci Academy of Arts and Science will cultivate a passion for learning through an enriched and individualized approach to education. The DaVinci community will work together to ensure positive character development and build a strong foundation for continuous learning.
POSITION TITLE: Instructional Coach
REPORTS TO: Academic Director
POSITION OBJECTIVE: To directly or indirectly assist and support students and teachers as it aligns with the mission, vision, pillars of DaVinci Academy.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of the Instructional Coach are to actively work alongside teachers and administration to ensure that DaVinci Academy implements best practices and high-quality instruction in order to increase student engagement, improve academic achievement, and to close the achievement gap.
The following is a non-inclusive list of responsibilities that may be part of a Instructional Coach assignment.
Support academic development:
Welcome, support, and train new teachers, provide in and out of classroom support and collaborate and communicate with supervisors of new teachers on their support needs.
Attend PLC meetings.
Serve as a professional resource for PLC leaders and coaches.
Collaborate with the Q-Comp Coordinator and the school’s administration team to coordinate the planning and scheduling of school-wide professional development.
Track teacher evaluation cycle
Work with teachers through observations and meetings to determine appropriate curriculum pacing
Work to help ensure teachers have resources and materials to better execute standards-aligned lessons
Work with the Academic Director and Principals to provide teachers with ideas and strategies for teaching specific lessons or skills related to curriculum
In coordination with the Academic Director assist with the ordering and replacements of curriculum and resources
Provide coaching on strategies of differentiation and implementation of learning centers, and various methods of improving classroom management.
Identify and prioritize evidence-based practices that will target specific students
Assist teachers in developing suitable strategies to report progress on standards and utilizing data to inform teaching.
Work to help ensure teachers have resources and materials to better execute standards-aligned lessons
Conduct demonstration lessons and/or co-teach lessons to help teachers improve classroom skills and practices.
Build and maintain relationships with teachers based on mutual respect, positivity, and a growth mindset.
Review and monitor multiple sources of data in order to identify areas of strengths and deficits in instruction and student learning.
School-wide support
Develop and lead professional development and learning
Support school-wide connection, community building, and appreciation and acknowledgement events.
Communicate regularly, openly, and positively throughout teams and staff to address school issues, develop common understanding of outcomes, support teachers, identify challenges, and celebrate successes.
Lead and participate in other school activities and initiatives, such as family nights and other events, in order to encourage and support community and family connections.
Supervise student activities which could include bus duty or breakfast/lunch duty
Participate in committees and school wide academic events such as conferences, open houses, etc.
Minimal expectations of the Instructional Coach:
Capacity to use a wide range of evidence-based methods and curriculum materials to support instruction, including the ability to differentiate for students at different levels
Proven proficiency in classroom instruction
Knowledge and understanding of curricula used at DaVinci Academy, differentiation, state-standards, and alignment
Demonstrate knowledge of the curriculum and state standards
Participate in trainings and in-services to stay aware of best practices
Ability to maintain flexibility and a growth mindset in challenging and demanding situations
Work cooperatively with all school personnel
Demonstrate a warm and receptive attitude toward all students
Comply with school district employment policies
Possession of MN educator’s license
Qualifications:
Valid Minnesota Teaching License, preferred Tier 3 or Tier 4, in relevant field.
Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience using Google Classroom
Curriculum planning/alignment and instructional experience
Experience with differentiation
Willingness to identify, interpret and follow school policies and procedures
Show initiative and function as a self-starter
Physical demands: able to stand for long periods of time.
Position Information:
Salary Range: The 2025-2026 salary range for this position is $42,024 to $79,568.00. Salary offers will consider the candidate's experience, education, skills, and DaVinci Academy’s budget. Experienced candidates should expect a salary offer around the midpoint of the salary range.
Duty Days: Modified year round, 187 duty days per year
Time Off: 4 paid holidays, 3 days of PTO, and 10 days sick time to accrue
Benefits eligible
Start Date: August 11th, 2025
DaVinci Academy utilizes the Frontline Recruiting Platform, please visit the site below to apply:
https://www.applitrack.com/davincicharterschool/onlineapp/default.aspx