We are in search of a dynamic instructional coach to add to our Desert Mirage family of educators. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, values and promotes innovation, finds the power in strong relationships, has experience/is open to project based-academy learning, and more. The instructional coach is a crucial part of the school's leadership team and supports teachers in their development and instruction.

Introduces and supports teachers with methods, instructional strategies and materials that, through research, have proven to increase student achievement.

JOB GOAL: To support teachers with evidence-based methods, instructional strategies and materials to increase teacher proficiency and student achievement.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5 years successful teaching experience minimum
• Demonstrate knowledge in curriculum, instruction, and assessments
• Excellent written and oral communications and presentation skills
• Skilled at working with others in a professional learning environment, including mentoring and coaching teachers and modeling effective teaching practices
• Self-starter with strong organization and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
• Willing to accept constructive feedback and reflect on professional practice and implement change when necessary
• Experience working with English Language Learners

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree or BA , and Reading Endorsement or Math approved area
• Active in school leadership/committees
• Previous coaching or mentoring experience
• Experience in the development of and delivery of staff development
• Various grade level experience

Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent/Designee may find appropriate and acceptable

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist teachers with data analysis and instructional planning
• Support teachers through observation and coaching for implementation and facilitation of instruction through:
• Demonstration lessons with pre and post discussions and analysis
• Formal and informal individual discussions and feedback
• Professional Learning Community meetings
• Effectively plan and deliver staff development as well as attend staff development to stay immersed in scientifically-researched best practice
• Participates collaboratively as a school leader in the area of instructional improvement
• Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum and assessment.
• Support teachers with Educator Goal Plan, site 301 implementation and District initiatives while maintaining confidentiality.
• If position is grant-funded, perform such other duties and responsibilities to align with program specifics.
• Perform such other duties and assumes such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent/Designee

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provision of the Board policy or evaluation of professional personnel.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions; ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several concrete variables

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret education materials and programs; ability to write reports, procedure manuals, and correspondence; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of teachers, students, administration, and the community.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical such as probability and statistical inference; ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle, or feel objects, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION AND COMMUNICATION: Ability to work collaboratively with peers in decision-making and work to provide assistance on major issues in the organization regardless of whether the carrying out the decision is in one’s division. Effective communication and positive interaction with community, staff, parents and students.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade school specialties:

• Elementary school
• Middle school

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to submit to a background check?
• Do you have knowledge in curriculum, instruction, and assessments? Please explain.
• Are you skilled at working with others in a professional learning environment, including mentoring and coaching teachers and modeling effective teaching practices? Please explain.
• Do you have experience working with English language learners?
• Do you have experience presenting professional development to teachers/staff?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person