Elementary Instructional Coach

Elementary Instructional Coach job description Content Area: Literacy Reports to: Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and Building Principals Role: The Elementary Instructional Coach is a leadership position that will play a key role in supporting the district’s efforts around effective implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment in elementary school. Key Responsibilities: ● Work with the Assistant Superintendent and Building Principals to oversee implementation of high quality instructional materials in each content area. ● Develop and implement curriculum plans aligned with district and building improvement goals ● Manage curricular resources including online access, physical materials, and ordering ● Monitor curricular assessments and data ● Coordinate and facilitate professional learning opportunities ● Provide coaching around content-based instructional practices to grade level teams ● Provide support in analyzing student assessment data. ● Support the facilitation of common planning time, including use of protocols to internalize units and intellectual preparation for lessons and using assessment data to inform instruction. ● Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize time with teachers and maintain open communication ● Organize and facilitate learning walks aligned with curriculum implementation goals. ● Support the work of literacy and math specialists through coaching and ongoing collaboration. ● Utilizing research-based practices, support MTSS processes aligned with the content areas. ● Participate in professional development for coaches, including but not limited to, walk-throughs, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions. ● Work collaboratively and collegially with all members of the professional learning community. ● Demonstrated ability to integrate culturally relevant and responsive practices. ● Support the implementation of preschool curriculum and assessment ● Schedule regular meetings with building principals ● Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: A master's degree from an accredited college/university is preferred. Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. Current Rhode Island Teaching License. Proficiency in Science of Reading Demonstrated knowledge of Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and Rhode Island content standards. Experience in researched-­based instructional practices. Desire to continue career improvement. Previous coaching or teacher leadership experience including but not limited to: Modeling instructional strategies, implementation of professional learning communities, providing direct instructional feedback, and supporting continuous improvement, active role on School Improvement Team Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations. Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for administrators and teachers Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The employee is regularly required to operate a keyboard, to view a computer screen, and to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Required vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is frequently required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach with hands and arms, grasp and manipulate large and small items. The employee is also required to move from location to location. Communication requirements include the ability to hear and respond to voice and other sounds in small and large settings with background noise and to present information orally and in writing. 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. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Length of the contract to be determined by the Superintendent. EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the School Committee policy on evaluation of teaching staff. To support Barrington's commitment to diversity, and to foster inclusion, respect, and equity in education, the successful candidate will be expected to include people of all races, ethnicities, creeds, socioeconomic classes, gender identities, sexual orientations, and disability statuses in work activities. Preference will be given to candidates who articulate their commitment to valuing inclusivity and diversity.