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Start Your Online Application Now Date Closing: 04/09/2026 Equity & Instruction Coach (TOSA) JD 03.25.2026.pdf SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION Position Title : Equity and Instruction Coach Department: High School Immediate Supervisor''s Position Title: Building Principal FLSA Status: Exempt Salary Range: $46,744 to $107,076 Annually General Summary of Purpose of Job: Coaching is a measurable and proven method of changing teacher practice and improving student outcomes. Equity & Instructional Coaches with a focus on coaching for racial equity will work with all teachers at each school. The Equity and Instructional Coach (TOSA) position is designed to amplify the school''s focus on continuous improvement and best practice approaches to instruction, support teachers'' growth, and reduce/eliminate racial and economic opportunity and achievement gaps for students. Guiding values and practices of the role include: a commitment to coaching and a growth mindset; coaching for individuals and small groups; leadership team development; designing, facilitating, and leading professional learning; growing a culturally responsive approach to lesson planning and instruction; data literacy; and centering an anti-bias, anti-racist approach to pedagogy and professional skills of all educators. SECTION II: ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Build change readiness and change management for site and district learning and adaptive work Serve as a leader for instructional strategies, content-area pedagogy, and curricular design Support Curriculum Review process and deliver coaching through review and implementation process Collaborate with school and district leaders of academic and student support to implement and monitor Multi-Tiered System of Support that provide effective Tier 1 curriculum, assessment, and instruction, and targeted interventions for students who demonstrate a need for accelerated growth in academic, social, emotional, or behavior development Provide mentoring support for new teachers and staff. Partner with school leaders to build teacher leadership capacity and to ensure effective school-wide, standards-based professional learning, that supports alignment in the work of staff throughout the system: district - school/program - PLC - individual educator Provide one-on-one, individualized support that accelerates teachers'' learning and growth Support teachers'' praxis: taking their learning from strategic and continuous improvement goals, professional development opportunities, and PLC or data meetings and applying their learning to planning and instruction Offer place and space for teachers to process their learning with a trusted colleague and receive feedback and help in determining next steps Help teachers clarify goals and priorities in their learning and progress through different areas of development to improve their anti-bias, anti-racist teaching practice Support teachers in developing culturally responsive approaches to lesson planning and instruction Support teams and individuals in growing their data literacy: disaggregating data by demographic groups, using data-driven decision making skills, and adapting practices in response to the data Support teams in developing effective and efficacious collaborative relationships with a focus on healthy communication, planning for instruction, and developing interdisciplinary units and/or approaches Coordinate developing and maintaining formative and summative assessments in all curricular areas. Lead collaborative teacher teams in their design of culturally relevant, anti-racist, engaging, meaningful learning experiences at grade level for each student Promote integration of technology as a tool for improving student engagement and achievement. Assist in the selection and design of instruments and procedures for curricular materials, best practice instructional strategies and assessment tools. SECTION III: WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS Education and Experience Requirements Master''s degree in educational leadership or instruction or a related field Five Years of Successful Teaching Experience License/Certification Requirements Valid Minnesota Teaching License or five (5) or more years of teaching experience Commitment to ongoing learning, as evidenced by graduate-level work or an advanced degree Certified Cognitive Coach training or formal professional coaching development preferred Essential Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required to Perform the Work Excellence in collaboration with colleagues and an enthusiasm to work with educators and students Commitment to the equitable education of all students Effective planning and organizational skills Highly effective interpersonal skills Demonstrated knowledge and application of effective instructional strategies, content pedagogy, and evidence-based practice Recognized as a teacher leader whose work is aligned with district core values and vision Ability to collaborate with teachers, school, and district leaders through the system, aligning the work of adults around improving student learning by meeting the needs, interests, and aspirations of students Partner with staff to continuously improve practices to enhance student and family engagement, creating the conditions for equity, excellence, and student success Benefits at South St. Paul Public Schools: HealthPartners coverage for medical and dental 403(b) retirement with district match TRA Retirement Association benefits Flexible spending account Paid time off and leave benefits **Complete benefits details available through Human Resources. Benefits vary by position and contract. South St. Paul Public Schools uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online