2025-2026 Mentor Coordinator and Elementary Instructional Coach January 2026 Start Date
2 days ago
San Antonio
Job Title: Mentor Coordinator and Elementary Instructional Coach District: Socorro Consolidated Schools Reports To: Assistant Superintendent Job Summary: The Instructional Coach is a teacher leader who works collaboratively with teachers to improve instructional practices and enhance student learning outcomes across the K-12 spectrum. The Instructional Coach provides job-embedded professional development coaching and support to teachers focusing on evidence-based instructional strategies data analysis and the implementation of district initiatives including the Board adopted goals and guardrails. Essential Functions: ELEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONAL COACH • Collaborates with teachers to analyze student data identify instructional needs and set, • goals for improvement., • Provides individualized coaching and support to teachers including modeling effective, • instructional strategies co-planning lessons observing classroom instruction and, • providing feedback (Observation & Feedback Cycles)., • Assists and supports teachers in, • the implementation of research-based instructional practices and strategies, • the effective use of technology to enhance instruction and student learning., • the development and implementation of formative and summative assessments., • differentiating instruction to meet the diverse needs of all learners., • Provides guidance on the MLSS process., • DISTRICT MENTOR COORDINATOR, • Plans and delivers a New Teacher Institute prior to the start of the school year with a, • focus on, • Classroom Management, • Elevate NM evaluation system and the 4 teaching domains, • Curriculum logins and logistic tools, • Lesson planning basics, • One-on-one mentor with all new Elementary teachers in the district, • Ongoing regular meetings with formal documentation in mentor logs, • Observation & feedback cycles, • Classroom co-teaching & modeling, • Provides support to Alternative Licensure Teachers (including PRAXIS) Level 1, • teachers completing Microcredentials and teachers on support plans., • Creates and maintains records of completed mentorship programs for the District, • including a log of completed mentorships. Communicates completion of the mentoring, • program to the Personnel Department., • Supports site based mentor teachers with training resources and strategies., • SCHOOL AND DISTRICT LEVEL DUTIES, • Supports the implementation of district curriculum instructional programs and initiatives., • Support professional learning communities (PLCs) and other collaborative structures., • Works collaboratively with school site Principals and Structured Literacy Coaches, • Acts as the district LETRS Course manager completing all aspects of, • NMPED required training, • teacher enrollment onboarding support and monitoring, • stipend arrangements, • materials orders, • Works with school and district leaders to analyze student data and identify areas for school-wide instructional improvement., • Acts as curriculum liaison to the District office for inventory and ordering., • Maintains confidentiality and builds trusting relationships with teachers., • Stays current on educational research best practices and trends., • Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Bachelors degree in Education, • Valid New Mexico teaching license., • Minimum of five (5) years of successful classroom teaching experience., • Demonstrated expertise in evidence-based instructional practices and strategies, • including structured literacy, • Strong understanding of curriculum development assessment and data analysis., • Excellent communication interpersonal and collaboration skills., • Ability to work effectively with adult learners., • Knowledge of technology and its integration into instruction., • Experience in designing and delivering professional development., • Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to facilitate change., • Preferred Qualifications:, • Masters degree in Curriculum and Instruction or other related field., • National Board Certification., • Experience as an instructional coach or mentor teacher., • Knowledge of Multi-Layered System of Support (MLSS)., • Experience within the Dufour model of Professional Learning Communities (PLC)., • Experience with specific instructional programs or initiatives (e.g. Professional Learning, • Communities Foundational Literacy Curriculum)., • Experience working with historical underserved populations including English Language, • Learners Economically disadvantaged students students with disabilities and, • native/indigenous students. Skills/Abilities: • Strong knowledge of pedagogy and instructional theory., • Proficiency in analyzing student data to inform instructional decisions., • Ability to model effective teaching strategies., • Skill in providing constructive feedback to teachers., • Ability to facilitate collaborative learning., • Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with colleagues., • Proficiency in the use of technology for instruction and communication., • Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively., • Additional days as needed in the Summer will be paid at the employees daily rate WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: Employees work: Standing 60% Inside 95% Walking 35% Outside 5% Sitting 5% Total 100% 100% Requirements While Performing Job: Physical Activity Daily: Yes/No Description Twist: Waist Yes Wrist Yes Neck/Shoulder Yes Stoop bend Yes Squat kneel or crawl Yes Repetitive motions of hands or wrists Yes Run No Climb ladders stairs or equipment No Ride equipment No Walk on uneven terrain No Fine finger dexterity Yes Manual dexterity Yes Reaching above shoulders Yes Reaching at shoulder height Yes Reaching below shoulders Yes Other Requirements for pushing lifting pulling or carrying obstacles of weight No. of lbs. from the floor Push Pull Lift Carry Frequency: Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while 0-25 X X Daily 26-50 X X Weekly 51-150 Above 150 No. of lbs from chest high 0-25 X X Weekly 26-50 X X Once in a while 51-150 Above 150 No. of lbs. over head 0-25 X X Once in a while 26-50 51-150 Above 150 Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as: Chemicals skin irritants such as soaps cleaning agents and others Cold/heat of outside work Confined spaces such as crawl spaces and other small areas Contact with the public Yes Dampness Electrical Explosives flammables gas paint thinners High work spaces Machine noise No Radiation Sun Yes Vibration Protective equipment required Vision Demand and Capabilities Hearing Demands and Capabilities Normal night vision Normal depth perception X Normal depth vision X Normal color vision X Red/Green/Amber color vision X Uncorrected Vision Corrected Vision X Hearing essentially normal X Some high tone loss Significant high tone loss Low tone loss Other requirements: Corrected hearing X This position will be paid in accordance with the Teacher Salary Schedule at: Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety. ***IF CHOSEN APPLICANT MAYNEED TO RE-APPLY FOR PERMANENT POSITION AT THE END OF THE2025-2026ACADEMIC YEAR Required Experience: IC Key Skills Developmental Disabilities Experience,Behavior Management,Computer Skills,Conflict Management,Autism Experience,Case Management,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Child Protective Services,Experience with Children,Mentoring,Word Processing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1