The Curriculum and Instruction Coach will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
1. Develop a coaching framework for the Network that focuses to improve instruction and learning across
the Network in all content areas
1. Collaborate with school administration, teacher leaders, and teachers to support high quality instruction
throughout the school
2. To support the Network and school vision around high quality instruction
3. Coach teachers in effective instructional practices through modeling, coaching, mentoring and
co-teaching
4. Partner with school’s Instructional Leadership Team, Literacy Team and administration to assist in the
implementation of the school-wide plan to improve instruction and learning
5. Identify Professional Development needs for teachers and teacher teams.
6. Provide in-service training and follow-up coaching to assist classroom teachers in the use of
instructional strategies
7. Research and prepare materials for professional development
8. Established a relationship of trust and confidentiality with the teachers
9. Work with teachers individually, in Teacher Collaborative Teams (Course Teams) and/or within
Departments, providing support on a full range of instructional strategies
10. Observe and provide feedback to teachers on instructional strategies
11. Assist teachers with the planning, sequencing and scaffolding of instruction

12. Assist classroom teachers with analysis of school-level and classroom level formal (Interim) and
informal assessment data
13. Assist classroom teachers with the analysis of student work
14. Working with IDS coaches (where available) to collaborate and strengthen areas of concern within
the delivery of the curriculum
15. Assist the IDS coaches with improving the quality of instruction in the delivery of the curriculum
16. Any other duties assigned by the Network Chief
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Curriculum and Instruction

Coach must possess the following qualifications:
Education Required:
Minimum of 2 years teaching experience; Bachelor’s degree.
Valid ISBE Teaching Certificate; Coaching experience and/or training
Experience Required:
Curriculum planning aligned to College Readiness Standards
Protocols Coarse- team Collaboration
Data analysis
Re-teaching strategies using differentiated instruction with whole class, small group and individuals
Facilitation of Professional development
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to articulate a vision, set high standards, and effectively guide schools and principals in the
realization of expectations set
Expertise in leadership development and instructional leadership. Ability to coach directors and
managers toward excellence, build capacity of content area teams and develop meaningful and high
impact professional communities for teachers and school leaders
Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)
Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to
make difficult yet necessary decisions
Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish long-term vision and goals, and
align/manage activities toward goal fulfillment

Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g. ability to develop high performing teams united around

a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success
Knowledge of operations, budget/finance, management and organizational development Ability
to build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners,
to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support schools and
principals
Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to:
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic
boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency
throughout their employment with the district.
Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing - Employees are required to be fully
vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date. Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks after
your second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccination
course. Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing.

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program

• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance

• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays
• Leaves

The Curriculum and Instruction Coach will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:1. Develop a coaching framework for the Network that focuses to improve instruction and learning acrossthe Network in all content areas 1. Collaborate with school administration, teacher leaders, and teachers to support high quality instructionthroughout the school 2. To support the Network and school vision around high quality instruction 3. Coach teachers in effective instructional practices through modeling, coaching, mentoring andco-teaching 4. Partner with school’s Instructional Leadership Team, Literacy Team and administration to assist in theimplementation of the school-wide plan to improve instruction and learning 5. Identify Professional Development needs for teachers and teacher teams .. Provide in-service training and follow-up coaching to assist classroom teachers in the use ofinstructional strategies 7. Research and prepare materials for professional development 8. Established a relationship of trust and confidentiality with the teachers 9. Work with teachers individually, in Teacher Collaborative Teams (Course Teams) and/or within. Departments, providing support on a full range of instructional strategies 10. Observe and provide feedback to teachers on instructional strategies 11. Assist teachers with the planning, sequencing and scaffolding of instruction 12. Assist classroom teachers with analysis of school-level and classroom level formal (Interim) andinformal assessment data 13. Assist classroom teachers with the analysis of student work 14. Working with IDS coaches (where available) to collaborate and strengthen areas of concern withinthe delivery of the curriculum 15. Assist the IDS coaches with improving the quality of instruction in the delivery of the curriculum 16. Any other duties assigned by the Network Chief. In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Curriculum and Instruction. Coach must possess the following qualifications:Education Required: - Minimum of 2 years teaching experience; Bachelor’s degree. - Valid ISBE Teaching Certificate; Coaching experience and/or training. Experience Required: - Curriculum planning aligned to College Readiness Standards - Protocols Coarse- team Collaboration - Data analysis - Re-teaching strategies using differentiated instruction with whole class, small group and individuals - Facilitation of Professional development. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Ability to articulate a vision, set high standards, and effectively guide schools and principals in therealization of expectations set - Expertise in leadership development and instructional leadership. Ability to coach directors andmanagers toward excellence, build capacity of content area teams and develop meaningful and highimpact professional communities for teachers and school leaders - Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing) - Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage tomake difficult yet necessary decisions - Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish long-term vision and goals, andalign/manage activities toward goal fulfillment - Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g. ability to develop high performing teams united arounda clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success - Knowledge of operations, budget/finance, management and organizational development - Abilityto build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners,to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support schools andprincipals - Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps. Conditions of Employment. As a condition of employment with the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), employees are required to: - Establish/ Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographicboundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residencythroughout their employment with the district. - Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing - Employees are required to be fullyvaccinated within 30 days of their hire date. Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks afteryour second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccinationcourse. Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing. Benefits: Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs: Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Dental Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options: Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies: Paid Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short-Term Disability Religious Holidays Leaves Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

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