To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, and/or abilities required. Regular presence, attendance, timeliness are essential job functions of this position.

Essential Functions:

1. Support the philosophy and vision of American Leadership Academy

2. Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement

3. Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators

4. Communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance

5. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned

6. Provide individualized classroom-based coaching with teachers to support them in implementing effective instructional practices

7. Provide non-evaluative feedback to teachers based on observed classroom practice

8. Provide support in analyzing student assessment data and assist teachers with instructional decisions based on assessment data when appropriate

10. Assist teachers with specific classroom strategies when appropriate

11. Provide support for classroom engagement and management

12. Assist teachers in using curriculum and materials that are aligned with the Utah Core Curriculum

13. Model effective, differentiated instruction when appropriate

14. Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning

15. Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals

16. Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers

17. Participate fully in professional development for instructional coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions

18. Assist teachers in aligning teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum, and assessments

19. Work collaboratively and collegially with other instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and district specialists

20. Working knowledge of Excel, Google Sheets, and Mastery Connect

21. Able to create data protocols, and understands how to aggregate and analyze data reports

22. Tech savvy - able to use research based interactive technology in a classroom

Required Knowledge and Skills:

1. Current teaching license

2. Master’s degree from an accredited college/university.

3. Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience.

4. Instructional Coach Endorsement (Preferred)

5. Demonstrated knowledge of Utah Core Standards

6. Experience in research-based instructional practices

7. Knowledge and experience in:

a) Classroom instruction

b) Instructional coaching

c) Adult learning theory

d) Organizational change

8. Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations

9. Ability to design and deliver quality professional development

10. Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing

11. Demonstrated strength in organization, efficiency, and communication skills

12. Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team

13. Demonstrated interest in professional learning, growth, and reflection

Working Environment:

Note: Instructional Coaches are not school administrators and will not evaluate nor supervise employees.

Physical Requirements - Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the Instructional Coach is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The coach is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The coach must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

*Other duties as assigned

**This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Note: This list of essential and non-essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with job requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $68,000.00 - $108,708.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school

Work Location: In person