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Appalachian State University

NC New Teacher Instructional Coach

🇺🇸 Boone, North Carolina 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $60K 💻 Teaching 🗓️ November 7th, 2026
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Appalachian State University is hiring an NC New Teacher Instructional Coach. The role supports beginning teachers in North Carolina through the NC New Teacher Support Program in the College of Education, delivering individualized coaching, a professional learning institute, and aligned professional development. The coach works with school district and university staff and with program colleagues to improve how the program serves new teachers.

Highlights
  • Facilitate non-evaluative coaching cycles, in person and virtual, built on individualized goal setting, lesson planning, modeling of instructional strategies, co-teaching, observation with reflective feedback, and analysis of student work and assessment data.
  • Design and facilitate in-person and virtual professional learning sessions, including the program's institute, aligned with district and school priorities.
  • Build teacher learning networks and connect beginning teachers with district, university, state, and national resources.
  • Collect and report data on coaching services, teacher growth, and student outcomes, and serve on program committees and design teams that support research and development initiatives.
  • Hold a master's degree and a current NC teaching license, with five years of teaching experience showing measurable student outcomes and a record of leading adult professional development.
  • Bring experience as a school-level or district-level instructional coach or administrator; knowledge of the NC Standard Course of Study and the NC Professional Teaching Standards is preferred.
  • Ten-month, full-time position at a suggested salary of $60,000, with regular driving and travel to school districts.

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Application Deadline: All applications must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date indicated in the posting. For positions listed as Open Until Filled, applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please attach required documents:
  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List a minimum of 3 professional references
  • NC Teaching License
Posting Details
 Request to Recruit 
Position Title  | NC New Teacher Instructional Coach
Location  |
Faculty Rank  | No
Provide Rank  |
Position Number  | 095141
Department  | College of Education - 260000
 Position Summary Information 
Primary Purpose  | The NC New Teacher Support Program is seeking an Instructional Coach to support beginning teachers through consistent, individualized, in-the-moment coaching aligned to individualized growth and personalized professional development.

The primary role of the NC New Teacher Support Program Instructional Coach 10 month position is to support beginning teachers through the delivery of the program’s three core services: 1) professional learning institute, 2) individualized instructional coaching, and 3) aligned professional development.
Minimum Qualifications  | Master’s degree and current NC teaching license required Minimum of five years teaching experience with measurable student outcomes A strong record of leading adult professional development (e.g. as a workshop facilitator, mentor teacher, etc.) Experience as a school level or district level instructional coach OR experience as a school level or district level administrator Strong communication skills
License/Certification Required  | Master’s degree and current NC teaching license
Preferred Qualifications  | Knowledge of NC Standard Course of Study, NC Professional Teaching Standards, NC DPI Induction Program, Mentor Standards and teacher leadership standards Skilled in data collection, analysis, and evidence-based decision-making Strong collaboration in a professional environment Strong technology skills Approachable, collaborative, reflective, motivating, and solutions-focused Highly knowledgeable of the Teaching Fellows program and initiatives
Essential Duties and Responsibilities  | Instructional Coaching & Teacher Support Facilitate collaborative, non-evaluative and iterative coaching cycles, both in-person and virtual, based on individual teacher needs utilizing the following research-based components: Individualized goal setting Lesson planning Share and model high-impact instructional strategies Co-teaching Observation & reflective feedback Analysis of student work/evidence Analysis of formative & summative assessment data Teacher leadership development Support and use instructional technology Utilize program-approved instructional coaching resources and platforms 
Professional Learning & CollaborationDesign and facilitate professional learning sessions/institute (in-person & virtual) Build teacher learning networks within the hub & state Align professional learning with district and school priorities Connect teachers to district, university, state, and national resources
Program Leadership & DevelopmentCollaborate with NC NTSP coaches and program office, school district faculty/staff, IHE faculty/staff, and state level agencies to improve program delivery Actively engage in ongoing professional learning to further develop coaching expertise and program initiatives Collect and report data on coaching services, teacher growth, student outcomes, and research initiatives Actively serve on NC NTSP committees and design teams Support and implement the research and development initiatives of the NC NTSPand research partners
Type of Position  | Full Time Position
Staff/Non-Faculty  | Staff/Non-Faculty
VISA Sponsorship?  | VISA sponsorship is not available for this position. All candidates must be eligible to work and live in the U.S.
Appointment Type  | 1.0
Work Schedule/Hours  | Mon-Fri, hours may vary according for travel time to school districts
Number of Hours Per Week  | 40
Number of Months Per Year  | 10
Mandatory Staff  | No
Suggested Salary Range  | $60,000
Physical Demands of Position  | To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Individuals should be prepared to drive regularly and travel daily.
 Posting Details Information 
Posting Date  | 11/04/2026
Closing Date  |
Open Until Filled  | Yes
Evaluation of Applications Begins  | 11/18/2026
Proposed Date of Hire  | 01/04/2027
Special Instructions to Applicants  | Please attach required documents: Cover Letter Resume List a minimum of 3 professional references NC Teaching License
Search Chair Name  | Monica Lambert
Search Chair Email  | [email protected]
Quick Link  | https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/56892
Posting Number  | 201501881P
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  3. List of References with Contact Information
  4. License/Certification
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  1. Letter of Recommendation (1st doc)
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