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Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL)

Organization Overview 

The Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) is a non-profit organization that recruits, trains, and supports new teachers in underserved communities to ensure every student has a great teacher and a transformative education. Founded in Chicago, IL, AUSL became the first urban teacher residency in 2001. Building on 25 years of transformative impact, AUSL is entering into a period of rapid expansion as we work to address the nation’s critical teacher shortage. As part of AUSL’s Vision 2030 plan, we’re committed to training 500 new teachers a year by 2030.

Feb 28, 2026
Full-time
Teacher Development Coach: Instructional Lead
$74,000 - $80,000 yearly
Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL) Hybrid (USA)
Role Overview At AUSL, we believe instructional coaching is the primary lever for ensuring every student has access to a high-quality educator. The   Teacher Development Coach (TDC)   is an instructional expert dedicated to ensuring Teacher Residents are "Day 1 Ready" upon completion of their year-long residency. Spending   80% of their time in the field , TDCs provide intensive, data-driven support through weekly or bi-weekly observations and collaborative meetings with both Residents and Mentors. This role focuses exclusively on the foundational clinical "teacher moves" and high-leverage practices that drive student achievement and long-term teacher retention in high-needs urban environments. Essential Job Functions High-Impact Resident & Mentor Coaching (80%):   Accelerate teacher development for a caseload of 20–30+ residents through high-frequency observation, real-time side-by-side coaching, and evidence-based feedback using the Teacher Development...