Lower School Instructional Coach

Title:               Lower School Instructional Coach

Reports to:     Lower School Principal

Work Year:     11 months

Position Focus:

The Lower School Instructional Coach partners with the Lower School Principal and Assistant Principal to identify areas of need in pursuit of achieving excellence in our classrooms. The Lower School Instructional Coach then trains and coaches teachers in accordance with identified goals as needs arise.

The Lower School Instructional Coach must be a highly energetic professional with a track record of effectively coaching teachers and developing curriculum. The Lower School Instructional Coach will also be responsible for assisting in the development and execution of a comprehensive professional development program.

Spiritual:

• Seek to role model in attitude, speech, and action a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ.
• Motivate others to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith.
• Follow the Matthew 18 principle in dealing with students, parents, staff and administration.
• Lead others to a realization of their worth in Christ and cultivate their growth in Christ-like character.
• Subscribe to and promote the statement of faith.
• All staff are ministers of Christ.

Position Parameters:

Curriculum & Instruction:

• Oversee and direct all Lower School Curriculum Trak mapping to ensure vertical and horizontal alignment, pacing guides, unit/lesson planning, and formative/summative assessments
• Supervise curriculum development, implementation and daily instruction relative to Florida standards
• Work with the Lower School Principal and Assistant Principal in providing overall direction for and coordination of school curriculum
• Maintain awareness of state standards and standardized testing results, and incorporate these insights when reviewing and guiding curriculum and instruction.
• Provide recommendations to the Lower School Principal to plan and monitor the curriculum budget
• Review and evaluate teachers' lesson plans to ensure they align with educational standards and incorporate best practices

Professional Development:

• Assist Lower School Principal with maintaining a highly qualified faculty/staff through training and Professional Learning Community
• Assist faculty in the implementation of the current methodology and assessment which includes training, monitoring instructional advice and informal evaluation
• Maintain awareness of contemporary educational practices and engage in professional learning opportunities.
• Provide feedback and support through classroom observation and coaching cycles
• Assist teachers in implementing diverse instructional strategies to address the needs of all learners
• Lead and coordinate PLC by setting clear goals, facilitating collaboration, monitoring progress, providing resources, and maintaining a structured meeting schedule.

Student Support Services

• Create and monitor Cambridge Accommodation Plans Cambridge plans
• Confer with teachers on educational issues in the school as needed

Assessment and Progress Monitoring

• Develop and Monitor the Lower School Assessment Plan – Support the creation and implementation of an assessment framework that aligns with Florida State standards and ensures data-driven decision-making.
• Coordinate Iowa Assessment Materials – Manage the logistics of Iowa testing, including material inventory, annual orders, distribution, scheduling, teacher training, and data analysis for instructional planning.
• Assist Teachers with Instructional Goals Based on Student Data – Utilize MAP Growth testing and other assessment data to guide teachers in setting targeted instructional goals, differentiating instruction, and implementing interventions to support student achievement.

Instructional Technology

• Partner with Lower School Principal and Director of Instructional Technology to support teachers in implementing Instructional Technology

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education or curriculum and instruction with three to five years of successful experience in educational leadership
• Five or more years of elementary teaching experience
• Demonstrated leadership and the ability to successfully manage multi-functional and/or diverse areas
• Strong commitment to uphold and support Cambridge Christian School’s mission and vision statements