ABOUT NGSC:

North Gibson School Corporation proudly serves students and families from the communities of Princeton, Hazleton, Mt. Olympus, and Patoka, as well as the rural areas of northern Gibson County. We take pride in offering our students a tailored curriculum, developed locally by our professional teaching and administrative staff. Along with placing a high value on academics, we also take great pride in our extra-curricular and co-curricular activities, which provide many avenues for our students to be involved in their school community. Best of all, we are able to provide these excellent activities in some of the most up-to-date, technology rich facilities in the state of Indiana.

Instructional Coach Job Description (Secondary)

Description:

The instructional coach is a certified teacher/instructional leadership position designed to assist in increasing student engagement. The role of the instructional coach is to build teacher capacity and understanding of instructional practices centered around the North Gibson Instructional Priorities Model, Indiana College and Career Readiness Standards, and Data Driven Instruction.

Job Summary:

1.) Support the instructional development of teachers in understanding and implementing the Instructional Priorities Model, Indiana College and Career Readiness Standards, quality assessments/feedback, and data analysis.

2.) Assist building leadership in non-evaluative walkthroughs focused on the Instructional Priorities Model.

3.) Develop instructional coaching cycles with building and district administration to provide support for classroom teachers using the data collected through non-evaluative walkthroughs.

4.) Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other instructional coaches.

5.) Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with district initiatives and recognized best instructional practices.

6.) Participate in the district level and building level instructional leadership/school improvement team.

7.) Participate in and, when appropriate, help lead grade level/department teams during scheduled professional learning community/collaboration meetings.

8.) Develop, track, and communicate data with grade level/department teams to help establish instructional improvements and success.

9.) Assist building and district administration in the planning and delivery of professional development focused on instructional improvement.

10.) Attend professional development opportunities, as needed, to most effectively provide instructional coaching and support to district/school instructional staff.

11.) Complete instructional coaching logs to demonstrate and track support for classroom teachers.

Qualifications:

1.) Certified Teacher in a Secondary Education subject area

2.) Minimum of 5 years' experience teaching with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs.

3.) Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners.

4.) Demonstrate leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.

5.) Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions.

6.) Demonstrated Teacher Leadership

7.) Models continual improvement, demonstrates lifelong learning, and applies new learning to help all students achieve.

8.) Demonstrated commitment and evidence of professional growth, including leadership and participation in a wide range of professional development activities.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Have a valid Indiana state teaching license.

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 regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee must be able to see and read close work such as typed or handwritten material and have good depth perception. The employee must be able to hear conversation and to communicate through speech. Occasionally the employee will repeat the same hand, arm or finger motion many times. The employee is occasionally required to squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. The employee must be able to push items of 50 pounds or more, such as pushing materials on a cart.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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

The noise level may vary depending upon the daily activities within the work environment, such as the number of people in the room. The work environment is frequently interrupted as the employee must meet multiple demands. The employee must constantly work to meet deadlines.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Department: Instruction

Classification: Certified

Status: Exempt, Bargaining

Reports To: Principal, Superintendent