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District Teacher Leader Coach - Area 3 JobID: 15003

+ Position Type:

Teacher Leadership/ Teacher Leadership

+ Date Posted:

11/16/2025

+ Location:

ELSC

+ Date Available:

2026-2027 School Year

POSITION TITLE: District Teacher Leader CoachCLASSIFICATION: Teacher LeadershipREPORTS TO: Executive Director of Curriculum and InstructionJOB GOAL:The District Teacher Leader Coach will work collaboratively with District Administration, Building Principals, Instructional Coaches/Leads and Teaching Staff at all levels to ensure that all students are equipped, empowered, and engaged. The District Teacher Leader Coach designs, develops, and supports an instructional coaching model to cultivate effective teaching in every classroom. Focus areas for the work will be determined by district and building level needs and data. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Essential Job Elements:

+ Coach and support building instructional coaches/leads on the implementation of the CRCSD Model of Instruction and their general coaching practice.

+ Complete inquiry cycles with designated teachers or teacher leaders by having multiple interactions between a coach/coachee that are (1) part of a cyclical, instructionally-focused process; (2) driven by the coachee's professional goals; (3) designed to guarantee effective instruction and equitable outcomes for all students.

+ Collaborate with building instructional coaches/leads to coach and co-facilitate PLCs to regularly address common issues regarding curriculum, assessment, instruction, and the achievement of all students.

+ Model, observe, and coach predominant coaching and instructional practices as defined by the district.

+ Provide job-embedded professional development that is directly related to instructional coach/lead and/or teacher professional and instructional growth goals.

+ Deepen and maintain own knowledge of equity principles and culturally responsive pedagogy to identify and address inequitable practices and engage coaches or teachers in using an equity lens to reflect on their practice (ICPS 2.4).

+ Cultivate relational trust, caring, mutual respect, and honesty with individuals and groups of coaches and/or teachers that is non-evaluative and confidential (ICPS 3.1).

+ Advance standards-aligned instruction and student learning of rigorous content by engaging coach and/or teacher in ongoing teaching-coaching cycles to advance equitable learning for every student (ICPS 5.1).

+ Strengthen instructional coach/lead and/or teacher capacity to equitably meet the diverse learning needs of students through the instructional use of technology (ICPS 6.4).

+ Collaboratively work with other district level teacher leaders including; Professional Learning Lead, Curriculum Leads, Program Leads, Content Leads and Administrators to support district goals.

+ Set individual professional goals and reflect upon coaching practice through individual coaching cycles coaching PLC, and job embedded professional learning.

+ Embody and adhere to the instructional coaching practice standards.

+ Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/APTITUDES:

+ Reflective, seeks and acts upon feedback, demonstrates a willingness to be coached

+ Adaptable mindset and skill set to respond to changing needs as indicated by system data

+ Deepen and maintain own knowledge of equity principles and culturally responsible pedagogy to identify and address inequitable practices and engage teachers in using an equity lens to reflect on their practice

+ Knowledge and experience with research-based strategies

+ Knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment

+ Ability to design, present, and facilitate adult learning experiences

+ Experience with conducting professional learning activities preferred

+ Knowledge and understanding of the Iowa Core Standards

+ Knowledge and experience with instructional coaching and/or another like coaching role

+ Knowledge and understanding of the Instructional Coach Practice Standards (ICPS)

+ Ability to demonstrate the application of mentoring and coaching skills

+ Knowledge and experience with data driven practices

+ Knowledge of Professional Learning Community process and protocol

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.EDUCATION, LICENSE and/or EXPERIENCE:

+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required

+ Instructional Coaching Experience required

+ Standard Teaching License with a minimum of five years of teaching experience with at least three years of experience in the Cedar Rapids Community School District preferred

SALARY:Teacher Salary + 12 additional days at $8000ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. LANGUAGE SKILLS:Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to administrators, colleagues, parents, students and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to use spreadsheets and reporting documents that assist with the computation of data. REASONING ABILITY:Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff and students. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies. PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; and talk and hear. The employee will frequently use hands and fingers to type/word process, file documents, manipulate papers, and use a copying machine. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk while performing the duties of this job. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as office materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc. WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is often quiet but may become loud in large group settings. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that will require the employee arrive and leave as directed and may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. workday. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will be required to work occasionally in outdoor environments.AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Cedar Rapids Community School district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 319-558-2747.