Job Overview

The mission of the Academies of Loudoun is to empower students to explore, research, collaborate, innovate, and to make meaningful contributions to the world in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).  The Academies of Loudoun is comprised of three academies:

• Academy of Engineering & Technology (AET)
• Academy of Science (AOS)
• Monroe Advanced Technical Academy (MATA)

Teachers at the Academies of Loudoun must be ready to deliver advanced academic content and quality instruction to students who have made a commitment to a challenging STEM program.  They should also be willing to continually plan and develop curriculum in a highly collaborative environment.

The position of a School-Based Instructional Coach is responsible for providing leadership and support in the implementation of the division's instructional initiatives. This position will enable the Coach to work side-by-side with classroom teachers and teacher teams to support classroom instruction. This position will also be responsible for designing and delivering quality professional development on the utilization of effective instructional strategies and bringing evidence-based practices into classrooms by working with teachers and other school leaders.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Teaches, models, facilitates and builds teacher capacity to utilize research-based best practices within the school’s instructional program to support student learning.
• Assists teachers with the collection and analysis of data results.
• Meets regularly with collaborative learning teams and the principal to support instructional practices and progress while also planning for “next steps” of student and school improvement; provides specific integration and differentiation strategies that enable teachers to meet the needs of all learners.
• Provides support and professional development with countywide initiatives and priorities.
• Employs effective coaching strategies based on research and best practice.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

Demonstrated successful teaching experience for at least three (3) years

Licenses and Certifications

Holds or is eligible for a Virginia Collegiate Professional License with an endorsement for the relevant grade level (Elementary, Middle, or High)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of what constitutes effective teaching and learning
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills necessary for building strong rapport and relationships with teachers and administrators
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Uses a team approach and collaboration to accomplish tasks and promote collaboration to improve instruction and student learning

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time.

Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Principal

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months, Days, Hours: 11 months, 204 days, 7 hours

Salary Level: Licensed

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Remote Work Eligible: No

Union Designation:Certified