Job Title: Instructional Coach (Title Programs)Reports to: PrincipalDept/School: Assigned CampusPrimary Purpose:Assist teachers and empower them to utilize their skills and abilities to maximize their teachereffectiveness. This will be done through demonstration lessons, observation of teachers, reflectivesessions, professional development and other methods to increase teacher effectiveness andleadership that leads to student growth and achievement.Funded by Title 1, with the primary purpose of supporting grant activities aimed at improvingacademic achievement for students struggling to meet the state standards.Qualifications:Education/Certification:Bachelor’s Degree from Accredited College or UniversityValid Texas Teaching CertificateMaster’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction or Educational Leadership preferredSpecial Knowledge/Skills:Proficient understanding of curriculum and instructionAbility to evaluate instructional program and teaching effectivenessAbility to assess teaching practices and provide information in a way that is strength basedAbility to model teach in a wide range of grade levels and subject areasAbility to provide professional development training individually, in small and large groupsStrong evaluate and assessment skills of staff and student dataStrong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skillsCalm and patient demeanor with staff, students and othersExperience:At least three years of successful elementary teaching experience as demonstrated by data.Major Responsibilities and Duties:1. Identify needs, develop programs and provide staff development to increase teacher effectiveness(in small and large groups).2. Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.3. Attend professional development meetings and trainings.4. Model instructional strategies and lessons from district curriculum.5. Create detailed coaching plans with focused goals and measures of success.6. Assist principals in monitoring classroom instruction, data analysis and implementation ofprogram/curriculum in order to evaluate instructional program effectiveness.7. Collaborate with instructional staff in evaluating and selecting instructional materials to meet studentlearning needs.8. Participate in the district-level decision-making process to establish and review the district’s goalsand objectives and major classroom instructional programs of the district.9. Develop teacher’s capacity to collect and analyze multiple sources of data to improve studentlearning.10. Monitor progress of identified at-risk students.11. Track student and teacher progress to assess the effectiveness of teacher coaching.12. Effectively collaborate with and serve as liaison between assigned campus and the Curriculum,Instruction, & Assessment Department regarding student assessment, improvement planning, andcurriculum and instruction.13. Participate in campus planning activities as appropriate.14. Work with identified at-risk students and provide focused instruction to increase student learning andacademic performance15. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.16. Establish and maintain open and professional communication with parents, students, teachers, andprincipals.17. Assist in planning, implementation, and evaluation of instructional programs with teachers andprincipals, including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques.18. Continue technology training.19. Complies with district policies, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.20. Adheres to the district’s safety policies and procedures.21. Maintains confidentiality in the conduct of district business.22. Must be able to perform the essential functions of walking and interacting with students and/ordistrict employees in the specific work site assigned (classroom or office setting).23. Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance.24. Assist in securing consultants, specialists, and other community resources to assist principals andinstructional staff in attaining objectives.25. Review and analyze data, including student achievement data, to examine instructional programeffectiveness.26. Obtain and use evaluative findings (including student achievement data) to examine curriculum andinstruction program effectiveness.27. Provide instruction at the campus level to improve identified areas of need; including model teachingand one-on-one instruction with students.28. Facilitate and provide assistance with the alignment of campus and district curriculum.29. Assist with the alignment and development of assigned PK-12 curriculum based upon continuingsystematic review and analysis.30. Support teachers achievement of goals by using coaching strategies to implement instructionalpractices (such as, co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, lesson development, observing, etc.)31. Other duties as assigned.Working Conditions:Mental Demands:Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress;coordinate district-wide curriculum functions; interpret policy, procedures, and data.Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer terminal possible. Occasional district-wide travel.Occasional statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours. The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are notan exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills that may be required.