JOB STATUS: POOL
POSTING DATE: 02/26/2024
CLOSING DATE: 08/05/2024 05:00 PM
POSTING NUMBER: 00002414
LOCATION: Districtwide
POSITION TITLE: 24-25 Secondary Instructional Coach - High School
PAY SCHEDULE / GRADE: Exempt - Pay Grade 103
HOURS PER DAY: 8
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The primary function of an instructional coach is to work with educators on growing and developing their skills in scaffolding, differentiation, and rigorous instruction. The actions and duties of an instructional coach improve learning by directly impacting the professional practice of educators.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• ESL Certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Campus Leadership Experience
• Experience Facilitating Professional Learning
• Experience Presenting for Professional Organizations
• Proven experience as a collaborative leader

EXPERIENCE:
Three or more years classroom teacher experience.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The instructional coach position is a full-time coaching position focusing on the following areas:
The Coppell ISD Coaching Cycle
Spends a majority of time working with individual educators to achieve individual goals
Supports educators in the development of their student focused goals
Works with educators to identify student focused goals, learn strategies or practices for reaching goals, and implement the strategies or practices to reach the goal
Gathers data for educator reflection
Provides relevant and timely feedback through open dialogue in order to influence change in educators
Encourages educators to connect and collaborate
Models instructional strategies and practices
Models and supports appropriate use of instructional materials such as books, tools (both digital and non-digital), manipulatives, and equipment
Supports educators in the areas of instructional strategies, assessment, content, and classroom management
Professional Learning Communities
Utilizes the district-wide professional learning community when analyzing data to drive instruction
Works with educators to provide equitable access for all learners
Works with teams to achieve group goals
Supports educators when developing units through the UbD and constructivist learning design methodologies
Supports the ongoing use of formative and summative assessment data to drive instruction
Helps educators analyze and improve instructional methods
Provides support for scaffolding to differentiate for and respond to the needs of all learners
Works collaboratively with other specialists to enrich curricula to meet the unique and diverse needs of learners
Facilitator
Cultivate a culture of continuous learning
Promote the implementation of learning and reciprocal accountability
Design resources that support and encourage teachers to utilize sound professional practices
Use effective communication skills to present information accurately and clearly
Utilize a variety of pedagogical strategies and digital tools during the design and delivery of professional learning
Conduct needs assessments to design personalized professional learning pathways
Model the practices of the Coppell ISD Facilitation Framework
Provide embedded professional learning to support department, campus, and district goals
Foster the development of professional learning networks
Learner
Set goals for professional growth and move forward into action
Pursue opportunities to grow in professional practice
Deepen learning to support campus and/or district initiatives
Seek opportunities to further develop an understanding of applicable content areas, such as developmental progression of knowledge and skills, standards, and content specific instructional strategies
Collaborate with other instructional coaches to develop the craft of instructional coaching
Learn beside others for various purposes, such as modeling being a learner, building relationships, developing a common understanding, and supporting instructional leaders.
Administrative Partnership
Fosters a culture of collaboration and trust
Supports the mission of the district and campus
Maintains positive working relationships with campus and district administrators
Establishes and maintain open lines of communication, while maintaining confidentiality, with campus and district administrators
Identify and communicate needs with campus and/or district leadership
Develops teacher leaders
Professionalism
Models the practices of the Coppell ISD Leadership Framework
Displays emotional maturity with educators, students, staff, and community members
Exemplifies a strong work ethic, integrity, and service
Encourage socially acceptable behavior in the areas of appearance, speech, and manners
Maintains a professional relationship with educators, students, staff, and community members
Other

• Maintain confidentiality
• All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities
None.
WORKING_CONDITIONS:
Equipment Used
Computer, fax, iPad copier, printer and other testing equipment as needed.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Must be able to lift at least 30 lbs. Ability to move from one location to another (e.g. campus testing room or the Administration building)
START DATE: 07/29/2024