Working as an Instructional Coach

The Dallas Independent School District sits in the heart of a large, diverse and dynamic region with a metropolitan population of 6.5 million people in the 12 counties in North Central Texas. Dallas ISD comprises 384 square miles and encompasses the cities of Dallas, Cockrell Hill, Seagoville, Addison, Wilmer and parts of Carrollton, Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Garland, Grand Prairie, Highland Park, Hutchins, Lancaster and Mesquite. The district is the second-largest public school district in the state, and the 14th-largest district in the nation. We are proud of our award-winning schools, outstanding teachers and staff, hard-working students and committed parents and volunteers. The school district serves more than 157,000 students in pre-kindergarten through the 12th grade, in 220 schools, employing nearly 20,000 dedicated professionals. Dallas ISD has seen continual gains in student achievement, and strives to help ensure the success of every student.

The New York City Department of Education is the nation’s largest public school system, serving 1.1 million students from every background and corner of the globe. Our 1,800+ schools are as diverse as our students, ranging from small thematic schools to neighborhood schools with deep roots in their local communities. We believe that schools with a diverse teacher workforce and strong ties with their community ensure success for all students. We empower teachers to impact their communities by offering professional development and career growth opportunities.

Harmony Public Schools is a network of PK-12 college preparatory charter schools across Texas. For more than a decade, our schools have provided students from under-served communities the opportunity to excel in their studies in a small classroom environment focused on providing the skills they need to succeed in life. HPS are high performing K-12 college preparatory charter schools that focus on math, science, engineering and computer technologies. Our mission at Harmony is to prepare each student for higher education by providing a safe, caring and collaborative atmosphere featuring a quality, student-centered educational program with a strong emphasis on math, engineering, science and technology. The Texas-based non-profit organization was established by a group of dedicated educators and university academicians who were passionate about the way children approached math and science. Since 2000 HPS has grown to 58 campuses, 4100 employees, 36,000+ students, with a 98 percent graduation rate for seniors and 100 percent college acceptance rate. 58% of Harmony graduates choose STEM majors in college, more than doubling both the Texas and U.S. averages. 61% of Harmony students are economically disadvantaged, with several campuses reaching as high as 80%. 64% of Harmony alumni are the first in their family to attend college . Harmony’s vision is to lead our students from the classroom into the world as productive and responsible citizens.

Chicago Public Schools is the third largest school district in the United States with more than 600 schools providing education to approximately 400,000 children. Our vision is that every student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded instructional program and will graduate prepared for success in college, career and life.

Orange County Public Schools is the eighth-largest school district in the United States and the fourth-largest in Florida. The district serves about 209,000 students at 210 schools and is one of the largest employers in Central Florida with more than 25,000 team members.

Hillsborough County Public Schools is the 7th largest school district in the nation with more than 210,000 students. More than 50,000 students attend a school through one of the district’s many school choice programs. Hillsborough Schools is the largest employer in Hillsborough County with more than 25,000 employees. Hillsborough County Public Schools has more than 270 school sites including 141 K-5 elementary schools, 43 middle schools, 27 high schools, 5 K-8 schools and 47 charter schools. We feature many distinct programs, which provide students with unique learning opportunities. Examples of these programs include Magnet, International Baccalaureate, Career and Technical Education, and Advanced Academics, such as Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment courses.

K12 Inc. (NYSE: LRN) is driving innovation and advancing the quality of education by delivering state-of-the-art, digital learning platforms and technology to students and school districts across the globe. With nearly a half-billion dollars invested in developing award winning curriculum, K12 serves over 2,000 schools and school districts and has delivered more than four million courses over the past decade. K12 is a company of educators with the nation's largest network of K-12 online school teachers, providing instruction, academic services, and learning solutions to public schools and districts, traditional classrooms, blended school programs, and directly to families.