Instructional Coach T1A

Reports to: Executive Director of Elementary Curriculum

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Pay Family: Teacher Hiring Schedule

Minimum Salary: Teacher Hiring Schedule                   

Duty Days: 187 days per year

This position is grant funded, and continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.

Primary Purpose:

The instructional coach works as a colleague with classroom teachers to support district efforts to increase math and ELAR achievement.

Qualifications:

Education and Certification

• Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited university
• Master’s degree preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
• ESL certification preferred

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience in an elementary/secondary school setting; more than one grade experience is preferred

Special Knowledge and Skills     

• Deep understanding of instructional pedagogy
• Success as evidenced by student results in the area of math and/or reading
• Deep understanding of current math and/or ELAR Standards for the State of Texas (TEKS)
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in conducting professional development

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Works with teachers (in teams or individually) to refine their knowledge and skills; Methods of instruction may include in-class coaching, peer observation, co-teaching, and modeling effective instruction using a gradual release model.
• Mentors teachers for the purpose of improving math and/or ELAR instruction and building their capacity to teach others.
• Establishes a coaching partnership with teachers.
• Identifies a compelling measurable goal for coaching interactions.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of determining success of math and/or ELAR coaching on student achievement.
• Works in partnership with the Elementary/Secondary Curriculum Department to improve math/ELAR education.
• Attends meetings as scheduled by the Elementary/Secondary Curriculum Department.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Elementary/Secondary Curriculum Department.

Other Related Duties:

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, faculty meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment

Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

APPOINTMENT:

The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicant’s training, experience, and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.