K-12 Instructional Coach

Kearsley Community Schools (KCS) is seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve as a K-12 Instruction Coach. The start date for this position will be the week of August 10, 2026. There will be multiple new staff member orientation dates scheduled in August prior to the first official reporting day.

The Kearsley Board of Education will offer the successful candidate an annual salary per the KEA Master Agreement commensurate with their skills and experience. The successful candidate will also receive a complete and competitive MESSA fringe benefit package.

The Community

Located in Genesee Township, in north-central Genesee County, our community offers a blend of suburban and rural living. Residents enjoy:

• Genesee County Parks featuring a large lake, campground, and recreation areas
• The Genesee Valley Trail, a 21-mile hiking and biking path
• A variety of local businesses and industrial centers, including the General Motors International Processing Center

Genesee Township provides an ideal balance of natural beauty, recreation, and economic opportunity - making it an attractive place to live and work.

The District

Kearsley Community Schools serves approximately 2,800 students across four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. Highlights include:

• Award-winning early childhood program at the Pumpkin Patch
• Expanded dual enrollment and cutting-edge classroom technology
• Community Building/Restorative Practices with Ali Hearn
• Nationally recognized Bike Tech� and SME Prime programs at Kearsley High School

The district employs approximately 175 certified educators, most of whom hold advanced degrees.

Voters recently approved a $21,680,000 bond to support new and enhanced learning environments, districtwide improvements, and safety upgrades. Key projects include:

• A new community recreation facility with a 1,500-seat competitive gym, indoor track, and training spaces
• Enhanced STEM and Robotics spaces and flexible classroom designs
• Secure, redesigned entrances for all elementary schools

The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum & Grants or designee, the K-12 Instructional Coach provides one on one, small group support, and coaching to new educators in designing and implementing high quality, student centered lessons. The K-12 Instructional Coach's primary responsibility is to work with new educators to support best practices in using data and implementing high quality instruction. The coach must also�

• Assume coaching responsibility using a variety of coaching methods (i.e. modeling, co-teaching, real-time feedback) and coaching cycles with a results oriented approach
• Implement ongoing professional development experiences to build the educators' capacity for delivering high impact instruction (reflection, evidence, data) in support of the district instructional model
• Support educators in implementing the district curriculum scope and sequence, assessments, and instructional models
• Plan for vertical alignment and connections between teachers at grade levels across district
• Assist in design and implementation of professional development for K-12 instructional staff and attend meetings to collaborate around teacher professional development needs
• Stay current on evidence-based coaching practices and high impact instructional models by participating in self-initiated professional learning, assigned trainings, and professional development for coaching and instruction
• Attend School Leadership, District Continuous Improvement (DCI), and Coach staff meetings
• Attend approved meetings and trainings related to coaching and instruction
• Perform other duties as assigned related to instructional coaching and professional development programming

Qualified candidates must possess a Master's Degree from an accredited university and a Michigan

Teaching Certificate. The qualified candidate will use high impact instructional strategies along with best practices for coaching and modeling to promote a classroom culture of learners, student engagement, and responsive teaching to address the needs of each student. The candidate must be adept with technology and ready to consider emergent techniques to enhance student achievement. Successful candidates will be�

• Highly effective classroom educator with experience in teaching / coaching / leading adults
• Trained in and experience using the Impact Cycle, Student-Centered Coaching, Cognitive Coaching and / or Adaptive Schools preferred
• Excellent ability to relate to students, teachers, and administrators
• Deep level of understanding of standards based teaching and learning and high impact instructional strategies (aligned with the 5 Dimensions of Teaching and Learning)
• Eagerness to participate in professional development activities as a learner and presenter
• Willingness to work beyond traditional hours and calendar
• Outstanding skills in problem solving, communication, and data driven decision making
• Ability to multitask, maintain effective organization, and follow through with commitments in a timely manner

This position reports to the Director of Curriculum, Assessment & Grants.

Application Process

External applicants will submit their application through the Mid-Michigan Area Public Schools Consortium (MMAPS), Job ID 34792. Applications should include a letter of interest/cover letter, resume, transcripts, and three letters of recommendation.

Internal applicants can submit a letter of interest to Peter LoFiego, Assistant Superintendent.