Primary Purpose:The Instructional Coach provides leadership in the coordination and delivery of services, which will include designing, planning, and modeling lessons. This person will provide instructional support to campuses in implementing programs designed to meet the needs of all students. They will assist the District in the development of instructional initiatives, staff development, curriculum writing, technology implementation, data disaggregation, and data interpretation.
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required
Master’s degree preferred
Valid Texas teaching certificate required
Experience:
At least five years of successful Math teaching experience
Evidence of district/campus leadership
Experience in development, preparation, and presentation of professional development preferred
ESL certification preferred
Special Knowledge/Skills:
General knowledge of all elementary Math curriculum
Specific knowledge of elementary Math content area(s) and state assessments
Specific knowledge of assessment and lesson design
General knowledge of serving special populations of learners
Excellent communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate organizational and technology skills
Effective oral and written communication skills
Completed training and/or possess experiences in Waller ISD best practices
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Serve as a Math specialist to assist in the development and implementation of campus instructional plans that align to district goals and curriculum.
Collaborate with teachers in the development of daily lessons and materials selected
Assist in the development of assessments to measure student knowledge and skills for content areas grade levels.
Assist in the development of scope and sequence for the content area grade levels.
Monitor and review lessons in the Learning Management System.
Work with Math coordinator and campus administration to design and provide professional development focused on improving alignment and delivery of the written, taught and tested curriculum to increase student success and close performance gaps.
Work with teachers and campus administration to analyze student data, diagnose instructional needs and identify research-based instructional strategies to close achievement gaps.
Provide job-embedded professional development for teachers through modeling engaging, standards-based teaching as needed.
Collaborate with Math coordinator, campus administration, and teachers to review and develop aligned curriculum components including assessments.
Provide individual and/or group instructional coaching and mentoring to teachers to improve classroom instruction for all learners.
Conduct teacher observations and/or walk-throughs and provide feedback that facilitates teacher reflection and growth on an ongoing basis.
Work with Math coordinator, campus administration, and team and/or grade level teachers in planning standards-based lessons and assessments aligned to the district curriculum.
Manage and distribute instructional resources to teachers and provide training on the use of those resources.Encourage and support the implementation of technology and innovative strategies in the classroom.
Attend district level training and provide campus level professional development in district initiatives.
Assist with the campus strategic plan.
Assist with the implementation and monitoring of campus and district initiatives.
Assist in the collection, analysis and response to campus data.
Attend campus and district meetings/training as assigned.
Personal Skills:
The ability to work effectively with adult learners
The ability to skillfully offer constructive feedback to facilitate change
The ability to be flexible, open and willing to implement new ideas in the classroom
The ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects and tasks
The ability to work and contribute to a team
The ability to seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems
General Employee Requirements:
Quality of Work – complete assignments meeting quality standards, to include accuracy, neatness, thoroughness and adherence to standards and safety rules.
Quantity of Work – demonstrate the ability to manage several responsibilities simultaneously, perform work in a productive and timely manner, and meet work schedules.
Work Habits – display a positive, cooperative attitude toward work assignments, working diligently to accomplish tasks assigned.
Communication – communicate in a positive manner with others, to include listening and responding appropriately, expressing ideas orally and in writing in a manner that helps build a positive climate for the organization.
Dependability – adhere to time frames, monitor projects and exercise follow-through, be on time for meetings and appointments, and respond appropriately to instructions and procedures.
Cooperation – work well with co-workers and supervisors as a contributing team member, demonstrate consideration of and maintain rapport with others, and help others willingly.
Initiative – seek and assume greater responsibility, monitor projects independently as required, and follow through appropriately.
Adaptability – adjust well to any change in duties, procedures, supervisors or work environment, accept new ideas and approaches to work, and respond appropriately to constructive criticism and suggestions for work improvement.
Judgment – effectively analyze problems, determine appropriate action for solutions, and use logical thinking to exhibit timely and decisive action.
Attendance – attend work on a consistent basis, taking care to consider the use and number of absences in accordance with policy so that the organization is not negatively impacted.
Pucntuality - arrive to work and depart from work according to department and district requirements
Maintain emotional control under stress. Work with frequent interruptions. District-wide travel required; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Frequent walking, some stooping, bending, reaching and climbing stairs.
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.