Instructional Coaches & Deans
Application Information
While our application for the Dean and Instructional Coach residencies has formally closed for the coming summer, we invite professional educators interested in learning more to reach out to Ryan Costello.
Summer 2026 Application Timeline
Application Deadline: March 9, 2026
Dean Summer Dates*: May 25 - July 10, 2026
IC Summer Dates*: May 27 - July 1, 2026
Note: There may be flexibility in these dates of employment.
Instructional Coach Residency Overview
What You’ll Get
• Training and guidance on instructional coaching best practice
• Hands-on experience as a mentor and teacher-leader
• New energy and ideas to take into your own classroom!
What You’ll Give
• Foster not only the skills of lesson planning, instructional practice, classroom management, assessment, etc but also a love for teaching
Logistics
• June 8 - July 1: Provide feedback on lesson plans, observe classes, and conduct coaching sessions
• 8:30a - 12:30p, 4 days per week
Dean of Culture Overview
What You’ll Get
• Training and guidance on instructional coaching (and general school leadership) best practice
• Hands-on experience as a mentor and teacher-leader
• New energy and ideas to take into your own classroom!
What You’ll Give
• Foster not only the skills of lesson planning, instructional practice, classroom management, assessment, etc but also a love for teaching
Logistics
• June 8 - July 1 : Support the personal, communal, and spiritual growth of undergraduate Rising Teachers while also contributing to the building of programmatic culture through the development of assemblies
• 7a - 4p, Monday - Friday
Dean of Teaching & Learning Overview
What You’ll Get
• Training and guidance on instructional coaching (and general school leadership) best practice
• Hands-on experience as a mentor and teacher-leader
• New energy and ideas to take into your own classroom!
What You’ll Give
• Foster not only the skills of lesson planning, instructional practice, classroom management, assessment, etc but also a love for teaching
Logistics
• June 8 - July 1 : Train, observe, and coach Instructional Coaches
• 7a - 4p, Monday - Friday
PATH Team
Connect with PATH
Whether you are a potential Dean/IC or just an interested supporter & partner, our team would love to chat with you! Feel free to reach out to our PATH Tucson Middle School Coordinator, Ryan Costello, at rcostel1@nd.edu or to our PATH team at path@nd.edu.
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