Middle/High School Instructional Coach (Curriculum Resource Teacher)

Requirements stated herein are minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify for this position. To perform the duties and responsibilities of this position successfully, the employee must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each task proficiently. "Ability" means to possess and apply both knowledge and skill.

The methods of meeting these requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities. Some requirements, however, may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others.

REPORTS TO:  Principal, Designee and/or Superintendent

APPROVED: 8-11-22

SUMMARY

To coordinate school-wide curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention efforts to meet student needs through implementing research-based teaching strategies and providing job-embedded professional development.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assumes duties of regular classroom teacher and serves as the lead teacher for reading and math programs as they relate to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention.
• Provides ongoing job-embedded professional development for all teachers.
• Supports other teachers in the development, implementation, and modeling of lab lessons which reflect best practice in grades K-12.
• Contacts and secures experts in reading and mathematics to provide professional development and to model lessons as needed.
• Communicates policies, procedures, and strategies of district and school initiatives related to student intervention with students, staff, parents, and community as needed.
• Works with school and district leadership to design, implement, and monitor impact of curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention strategies.
• Seeks training opportunities for teachers and staff related to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and intervention strategies.
• Provides professional development designed around the essential components of reading and math instruction.
• Collaborates in all classrooms as well as implementing flexible pullout instruction as needed based on student needs.
• Coordinates classroom assessments and compiles data in collaboration with the Curriculum/Instruction/Technology Teacher.
• Operates a multimedia computer and peripherals to install and use a variety of software to impact student learning.
• Demonstrates regular attendance and punctuality and a commitment to professional growth.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Performs other duties consistent with the position as assigned.
• Any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Supervisor and/or Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles, theories, methods, techniques, and strategies pertaining to teaching and instruction.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, develop, and conduct intervention plans, comprehensive teaching and instruction programs for pupils in Grades K-12.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and skill is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Experience:

Successful completion of student teaching at a recognized college or university or two years of regular full time classroom teaching experience.

Education:

Possession of a Baccalaureate or higher degree with emphasis in elementary education  and a subject matter field commonly taught in education, or closely related field areas.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENT

Possession of certification as required by Kentucky law.