Instructional Coach – CTE Centers

• Coach and mentor CTE instructors, providing structured, research-based feedback on classroom and lab instruction using SREB frameworks and pedagogically grounded practices.
• Conduct formal and informal classroom observations in lab settings; use evidence to guide instructional improvement conversations with teachers and administrators.
• Design, facilitate, and evaluate professional development tailored to CTE educators, emphasizing best practices in lab safety, student engagement, and skill-based learning.
• Support instructors in structuring CTE lab environments that promote student accountability, safety, and hands-on learning.
• Analyze teacher effectiveness data and student performance trends to develop targeted professional development recommendations.
• Partner with site administrators to communicate teacher progress toward instructional goals and support school improvement planning.
• Contribute to a collaborative team committed to equity and excellence across Career and Technical Education pathways.

• Hands-on experience teaching in a CTE lab setting — Agriculture, Trade & Industry, or Health Science preferred.
• A strong command of instructional best practices and the pedagogical theory to coach other teachers effectively (e.g., Bloom's Taxonomy, gradual release, formative assessment, standards alignment).
• The ability to build structure and routines in lab environments that keep students focused, safe, and productive.
• A collaborative, growth-oriented coaching style and the skill to build trust with educators at all experience levels.
• Comfort with data analysis to drive instructional decisions.

• Master’s degree in Education, Instructional Leadership, a CTE content area, or a related field — OR equivalent education and experience.
• Active or previously held teaching certification.
• Minimum two (2) years of classroom or lab teaching experience in a CTE pathway.
• Must reside near a major airport (50 miles or 60 minutes).
• Valid driver's license.

• Residence in SREB state (Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or West Virginia)
• Five (5) years classroom or lab teaching experience in a CTE pathway, or experience as a CTE Director or CTE department lead.
• Demonstrated experience providing instructional coaching, professional development, or teacher mentorship.
• Familiarity with SREB, Perkins V, or other CTE frameworks and quality standards.

• Collaborative Culture. Opportunities to collaborate with diverse people, leverage their varied skills and experiences, and foster a culture of inclusiveness.
• Continuous improvement mindset. Every day is an opportunity to grow. Employees are set up to succeed in a workplace that supports continuous learning and development as part of a lifelong journey of achievement.
• Mission and Social Impact that reaches across the nation. SREB focuses on helping states improve education from early childhood through postsecondary and the workforce. Together, we’re shaping stronger futures for students and economies across the South, and the nation.
• Medical, dental and vision
• Life and short-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending and health savings account options (FSA/HSA)
• Health reimbursement account (HRA)
• Additional voluntary life and long-term disability options
• Very generous leave programs
• Outstanding 403b retirement plan