Instructional Coach - Primary - 2026-2027 Vacancy

- Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Instructional Coach: Primary - Date Posted:
10/26/2026 - Location:
Poughkeepsie City School District - Date Available:
11/09/2026 - Closing Date:
Open Until Filled - Five or more years of successful teaching experience, with a rating of Effective or Highly Effective, preferably in PreK–Grade 2 with tenure in an appropriate teaching tenure area.
- Master's degree and valid New York State certification in Early Childhood Education, Childhood Education, Literacy, or a related certification area appropriate to the position.
- Deep knowledge of the Science of Reading; specialized training (such as LETRS or Orton-Gillingham) strongly preferred but not required..
- Demonstrated expertise in effective instructional practices, curriculum implementation, and strategies to improve student achievement, particularly in early childhood and the primary grades.
- Strong understanding of foundational literacy development, including phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, oral language, comprehension, and writing.
- Knowledge of early numeracy development and evidence-based instructional practices that support students in developing foundational mathematical skills.
- Experience with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), Academic Intervention Services (AIS), differentiated instruction, and targeted academic interventions.
- Experience working with adult learners, coaching teachers, facilitating collaborative planning, and delivering professional development.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze student assessment data, progress-monitoring results, and classroom performance to identify learning needs and inform instructional decisions.
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate instruction, culturally responsive and sustaining education, and strategies to support multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
- Experience supporting curriculum development, instructional planning, classroom modeling, and the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to establish trusting relationships, collaborate effectively, problem-solve, and provide constructive feedback to colleagues.
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities across classrooms, grade levels, and schools.
- Planning and facilitating collaborative professional learning and grade-level meetings focused on instructional improvement and student achievement.
- Modeling effective instructional practices, supporting classroom implementation, and providing constructive, non-evaluative feedback to strengthen teaching and learning.
- Assisting teachers in planning and implementing targeted instruction and interventions aligned with students' academic strengths and learning needs.
- Guiding teachers in analyzing assessment data and progress-monitoring results to inform instructional decisions and evaluate student growth.
- Collaborating with principals, instructional leaders, AIS providers, special education staff, ENL teachers, and other support personnel to strengthen core instruction and coordinate academic supports across grade levels.
- Provide targeted, job-embedded support to teachers through modeling, co-teaching, collaborative planning, observation, reflection, and constructive, non-evaluative feedback.
- Implement structured coaching cycles that include goal-setting, co-planning, lesson rehearsal, classroom enactment, reflection, and identification of next steps to strengthen instructional practice.
- Support teachers in implementing district-approved curricula and instructional resources with fidelity while responding to students' individual strengths, needs, and developmental readiness.
- Strengthen Tier 1 core instruction by assisting teachers in planning rigorous, engaging, differentiated lessons aligned with district curriculum and learning standards.
- Support PreK teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate, evidence-based instructional practices that promote early language development, emergent literacy, early numeracy, social-emotional development, and school readiness.
- Support teachers in the primary grades in strengthening foundational literacy, writing, mathematical understanding, and other essential skills necessary for future academic success.
- Assist teachers in identifying students who require additional academic support and in planning targeted small-group instruction and interventions aligned with identified learning needs.
- Collaborate with teachers, AIS providers, special education staff, ENL teachers, and other relevant personnel to coordinate instructional supports and strengthen alignment between core instruction and supplemental interventions.
- Support the implementation of the district's MTSS framework by helping teachers use universal screening, diagnostic assessments, formative assessments, and ongoing progress monitoring to identify student needs and adjust instruction.
- Guide teachers in analyzing student assessment data, student work, and progress-monitoring results to establish measurable learning goals, identify instructional gaps, and monitor student growth.
- Assist grade-level teams in selecting evidence-based instructional strategies and evaluating the effectiveness of instructional practices and interventions.
- Support the implementation of evidence-based literacy practices, including phonological and phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, encoding, fluency, vocabulary, oral language, comprehension, and writing development.
- Assist teachers in strengthening early numeracy and mathematics instruction through the development of number sense, mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding.
- Promote culturally responsive and sustaining instructional practices that create engaging, inclusive learning environments and provide equitable access to high-quality instruction.
- Support teachers in differentiating instruction to meet the needs of multilingual learners, students with disabilities, students requiring additional intervention, and students who need enrichment.
- Facilitate collaborative grade-level meetings and professional learning opportunities focused on instructional best practices, student work, assessment data, intervention planning, and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with school administrators and district instructional leaders to identify patterns in student performance, determine areas of instructional need, and develop strategies to strengthen teaching and learning.
- Provide instructional coaching and support across grade levels and content areas, as assigned, based on district priorities, student achievement data, and identified school needs.
- Contribute to district curriculum initiatives, instructional planning, professional development, and continuous improvement efforts focused on strengthening student achievement.
- Maintain weekly documentation outlining coaching activities, instructional goals, teacher support, intervention planning, progress toward identified objectives, and additional resources or assistance needed. Submit documentation to the principal and the Assistant Superintendent of Schools and/or assigned designee in accordance with district expectations.
- Meet regularly with principals to establish instructional priorities, coordinate coaching activities, review progress toward student learning goals, and identify additional supports needed.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Schools and/or assigned designee.
| Instructional Coach Updated - Primary - 2026-2027 Vacancy | JobID: 1706 |
BOARD OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
18 South Perry Street
POUGHKEEPSIE, NEW YORK 12603
| RECRUITMENT BULLETIN # 26-27-59 | INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (PRIMARY) 2026 - 2027 VACANCY |
| OCTOBER 2026 | KRIEGER/SOJOURNER TRUTH |
NOTICE OF POSITION
POSITION:
The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (PRIMARY)
2026 - 2027 VACANCY
ONE (1) KRIEGER
ONE (1) SOJOURNER TRUTH
APPLICATION
Candidates must submit an online application via Frontline
Candidates must have a letter of recommendation from their current principal for consideration of appointment
QUALIFICATIONS:
DUTIES:
The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) is committed to providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. Through student-centered effective and transformational leadership, school and community engagement, and an unrelenting pursuit to achieve greater school outcomes for children, PCSD is focused on developing and growing greater access, equity, opportunity, and quality across the district.
The Primary Instructional Coach will support the district's commitment to strengthening teaching and learning by building teacher capacity, improving instructional practices, and supporting student achievement. The position will initially emphasize early learning, including PreK and the primary grades, with a focus on establishing strong academic foundations, strengthening core instruction, and identifying and addressing student learning needs as early as possible.
The Primary Instructional Coach will work collaboratively with teachers, school administrators, and district instructional leaders to improve curriculum implementation, instructional delivery, assessment practices, and the effectiveness of academic interventions. Through job-embedded coaching, classroom modeling, collaborative planning, professional learning, and data analysis, the coach will support teachers in implementing high-quality, evidence-based instructional practices that respond to the diverse needs of students.
While the initial emphasis will be on PreK and the primary grades, the position will also provide instructional support across additional grade levels, as determined by district priorities, student performance data, and identified instructional needs. This structure will allow the district to strengthen early learning while building instructional capacity and supporting continuous improvement across schools and grade levels.
This is NOT a supervisory position and DOES NOT include the formal evaluation of colleagues. The role is designed to support teacher growth and development through collaborative, non-evaluative coaching and professional learning.
As an instructional partner to teachers and school leadership teams, the Primary Instructional Coach will focus on five primary areas:
Responsibilities may include modeling lessons, co-planning and co-teaching, supporting curriculum development, facilitating professional development, and assisting teachers in implementing instructional strategies aligned with district priorities.
DISTRICT-WIDE ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
APPOINTMENT:
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
November 9, 2026
SALARY:
In accordance with the PPSTA contract
FINAL DATE FOR FILING:
Open Until Filled
TO APPLY:
Please visithttps://www.applitrack.com/poughkeepsieschools/onlineapp/ to fill out an Internal Application. *Please refer to Job ID: 1706*
The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.