Academic coach Jobs in Houston, TX

Position Type :

High School Teachers / Teacher - Multi-Classroom Leader - HS

Date Posted : 4 / 11 / 2025

Location :

Klein Forest High School

Closing Date : until filled

LTaC

Stipend Agreement

STIPEND TITLE : Lead Teacher and Coach

DATE REVISED : July 26, 2024

REPORTS TO : Principal or designee

DEPARTMENT / CAMPUS : Campus

STIPEND AMOUNT : $7500 ($12000 at Klein Forest Family of Schools)

• Based on 2024-2025 compensation
• 2025-2026 Compensation Plan has not been approved.

STIPEND FUNDING : Funding for this stipend is based on the Strategic Staffing review process and

is contingent on yearly review of supplemental programming. This stipend is

executed in 24 regular payments throughout the applicable school year.

Social Studies

STIPEND PURPOSE SUMMARY :

This stipend is an addendum to the PK-12 Teacher Job Description . The Lead Teacher and Coach is responsible

for leading the professional learning community (PLC), coaching teachers, coordinating student intervention and, if

applicable, hosting a yearlong Teacher Resident in the assigned subject area / grade level.

KEY STIPEND DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Instructional Coaching :

1. Schedule, perform and document coaching cycles that includes an observation, feedback, and follow up

using district resources and guidance under the direction of campus administration.

2. Consistently provide a model classroom environment for observation by teacher residents and other

teachers in any grade level / subject area.

3. Actively model strategies in assigned teacher classrooms as needed.

PLC Leadership :

4. Facilitate PLCs with a focus on high expectations and collaboration, coordinating meetings and aligning

activities with educational goals.

5. Guide curriculum application and lesson planning with an emphasis on differentiated instruction and clear

learning outcomes.

6. Lead in setting and reviewing specific measurable goals aligned to campus and district goals, using data

to drive instructional adjustments and student support strategies.

7. Enhance teacher effectiveness through targeted professional development, promoting reflection and

data-informed teaching practices.

8. Incorporate and apply campus-directed PLC activities as assigned.

Intervention & Extension Coordination :

9. Leads the grade-level department team to utilize a data protocol in which they analyze their own

classroom data, reflect on instruction, identify students by TEKS that will require reteach or extension,

and progress monitor student growth.

10. Provide push-in support within the subject area / grade level team to support small group instruction,

including directly pulling and running small groups as needed.

11. Facilitate intervention groups as needed.

Resident Hosting :

12. Provide guidance and support through mentorship to Teacher Residents, including without limitation

modeling effective instructional practices, coaching, and providing timely, constructive feedback to foster

skill development.

Lead Teacher and Coach

Stipend Agreement

13. Co-plan and deliver effective instruction, creating a supportive classroom environment where Teacher

Residents are encouraged to take risks and reflect daily. Include Teacher Residents in planning sessions

and ensure they have access to necessary materials and support.

14. Observe Teacher Residents and provide specific, actionable feedback, and implementation support to

enhance their impact on student achievement. Establish regular one-on-one planning and feedback

sessions to ensure continuous development.

15. Participate in required governance meetings, orientations, and training, and fulfill all documentation and

feedback requests promptly including, without limitation, submitting artifacts for the Teacher Resident's

portfolio and ensuring all program requirements are met efficiently.

STIPEND ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS

To be considered for this stipend, a teacher must have :

and previous evaluations at the time of assignment (TIA designated teachers preferred if possible).

least one year in the current grade level / subject area.

STIPEND / PROGRAM EVALUATION EXPECTATIONS

Effective execution of this role will be evaluated based on evidence such as :

trackers and T-TESS observations / walkthroughs..

assigned grade level / subject area.

CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES BEYOND TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION

Planning & Organization : Determines goals and priorities, and assesses the actions, time, and resources

needed to achieve those goals. Uses resources effectively and efficiently, arranges information and data in a

useful manner, assembles and orchestrates resources to meet departmental deadlines.

Interpersonal Skills : Exhibits the ability to excel in a team atmosphere, working towards a common goal while

adhering to departmental deadlines and district guidelines. Monitors and verifies work, information, as well as

data, and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.

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