Instructional Coach

Overall Purpose 

To strengthen the quality of instruction which will result in improvement in student achievement.

Essential Functions

• Support the mission, vision, and beliefs of the district and school
• Promote district and school improvement plans
• Increase the quality and effectiveness of instruction through collaboration, co-planning, training, and modeling
• Provide specific and purposeful feedback to teachers that reflects evidence-based best practices
• Work collaboratively with district staff and other Instructional Coaches to continuously reflect on current work and improve practice
• Maintain ongoing and open communication with school leadership regarding all facets of the instructional program of the school
• Design, facilitate, and/or coordinate professional learning for instructional staff
• Lead teachers in analyzing formal and informal student achievement data and using the results of this analysis to improve teaching and learning
• Examine, assess, and assist with selection of appropriate instructional materials and instructional activities
• Assist teachers with planning, sequencing, and scaffolding of instruction
• Remain abreast of and familiar with current research, literature, and technical sources of information related to instructional improvement
• Perform other related, Title I-allowable duties as assigned   

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher

Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in appropriate field; Coaching Endorsement preferred

Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience

Physical Requirements

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity.

Generally the job requires 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing.

Education/Training

Maintains all licenses and certifications.

Clearances

Criminal Background Check 

FLSA Status/Work Calendar 

Exempt/200

Salary : $51,928 - $121,822