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Title: UHigh Instructional Coach
Division Name: Academic Affairs
College/Unit: College of Education
Department: University High School
Campus Location: Normal, IL

Job Summary

The Instructional Coach for University High School will provide leadership in professional development; manage standards and standards-based assessment process; support teachers with Tier 1 instruction assessment and curriculum; is responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms.

Duties will include:
1. Providing comprehensive coaching to teacher
2. Providing professional development to tenured and pre-tenured Faculty Associates
3. Serve as the test coordinator for AP tests
4. Perform as point person for all research occurring at University High School.

Additional Information

University Benefit Highlights: 
 
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life 
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options 
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents 
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks 
- Paid benefit time 

Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/

Salary Rate / Pay Rate

$42,417 - $83,020

Required Qualifications

1. Masters Degree in Curriculum & Instruction, School Leadership, or related area
2. Illinois Professional Educator License
3. At least five years of experience teaching
4. Exceptional leadership, communication, interpersonal, collaborative and organizational skills
5. Experience managing multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously
6. Robust knowledge of instructional methods, standards-based grading and curriculum development

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience in instructional coaching or teacher leadership

Work Hours

Generally Monday - Friday, school hours with occasional work beyond regular school hours.

Functional Expectations

Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Remain at workstation for extended periods
2. Effectively communicate

Proposed Starting Date

August 2025

Required Applicant Documents

Resume/C.V.
Cover Letter
Reference List (specifically, the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least three professional references)

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Contact Information for Applicants

Stacey Welter
smwelte@ilstu.edu

Important Information for Applicants

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.

If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.