Instructional Coach

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under the general supervision of the Principal, Instructional Coaches act as capacity builders. The Instructional Coach develops and implements strategies to support all teachers; provides assistance and resources as needed. Designs training; coaches teachers in instructional practices, student feedback, student assessment, and teacher reflection. Performs various other activities to facilitate academic initiatives and programs. Reports to the assigned Principal.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides instructional coaching to teachers to guide appropriate instructional practices, timely student feedback, relevant student assessment, and meaningful teacher reflection. 

Conducts regular observations and conferences to provide appropriate feedback to teachers, providing opportunities for reflection and problem-solving. 

Models and team-teaches lessons as needed.

Assists teachers in establishing and implementing classroom management procedures to facilitate a positive classroom environment. 

Serves as a content resource for teachers; ensures that content is accurate and appropriate.

Assists teachers with materials and resources as needed. 

Facilitates goal-setting and problem-solving conversations to ensure teacher growth. 

Plans and facilitates teacher seminars on relevant topics and interest areas.  

Attends meetings and professional development activities as required.

Willingly performs other duties as assigned or requested. 
 

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Current South Carolina Teacher Certificate required. Master's degree required with prior experience as a lead teacher, mentor, or teacher trainer; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must be trained through SC Mentor Training for initial certification as a mentor; continued training to support professional growth in the areas of coaching and mentoring.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge:

Knowledge of academic initiatives, programs, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of instructional programs and practices designed to meet educational objectives and requirements. Knows how to keep abreast of changes in policy, standards, procedures, and regulations pertinent to job functions. Knowledge in the application of classroom instruction and teaching; knowledge of techniques used in motivating students and maintaining appropriate behavior. Knowledge of curriculum and instructional design. Knowledge in the methods for developing effective lesson plans, materials and classroom activities which stimulate learning. Knowledge of the records, forms and reports which must be prepared and maintained. Knowledge of counseling methods necessary for handling student academic and adjustment problems. Knowledge of the materials and information which must be prepared for classroom instructional activities. Knowledge of the concepts of human growth and development and behavioral characteristics. Knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Effective knowledge of modern office equipment such as computers, copiers, calculators, facsimile machines, etc. Knowledge of the proper maintenance of equipment, materials and supplies used in daily activities. Working knowledge of clerical functions such as typing, filing and sorting. Knowledge of the importance of maintaining the confidentiality of student and family information.  

Skills/Effort:

Must be able to read, interpret, and apply various laws, policies, and procedures related to the operation of the district. Ability to effectively model and apply knowledge of district programs, services, and curricula. Ability to communicate effectively with teachers, district staff, and all other groups involved in the activities of the job. Ability to complete, process, and maintain all required records, reports, and confidential personnel information. Must possess advanced human relations, communications and interpersonal skills. Ability to provide instruction to others through explanation, demonstration and/or supervised practice. Ability to assist others in preparing lesson plans, tests, and instructional materials for classroom activities. Ability to coach others in supervising students and maintaining order in various classroom and instructional activities and situations. Skill in motivating students, and in communicating with individuals from varied educational and cultural backgrounds. Ability to assist others in identifying student adjustment and/or academic problems; ability to provide counseling and/or make recommendations for appropriate remedial action. Ability to perform a variety of specialized tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and meet tight schedules and deadlines. Ability to operate general office equipment such as a computer, printer, copier, facsimile machine, etc.

Additional Physical, Cognitive, and Other Requirements:

Duties involve work in a school or office environment that includes standing, walking, and sedentary duties. Must be able to talk, read and hear, and effectively perceive and exchange information in a variety of oral, written and/or printed formats. Requires the ability to apply judgment and complex logic in defining problems, collecting information, and drawing valid conclusions. Must apply effective leadership principles in counseling, teaching, and instructing others. Duties require successful adaption to stressors, interpersonal conflicts, volatile situations, tight deadlines, etc. Must be able to record and exchange data, follow or deliver detailed verbal or written instructions, and make presentations to large groups. Duties require the ability to prepare and interpret complex records and reports, prepare correspondence, and enter data in correct form including proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Must possess the ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, determine decimals and percents, and apply statistical analysis. Must be able to compare and analyze information in numeric or symbolic form, and appropriately process color, depth and spatial relationships. Must have sufficient hand, eye and foot coordination to use or operate standard office equipment, items, and supplies. Duties of the job require routine keyboard operations and the frequent use of a computer monitor and related equipment. Duties may involve the pushing, pulling and/or lifting of items weighing up to 20 pounds and the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis.

Working Conditions:

School or office environment with limited exposure to environmental conditions. Routine local travel required; occasional overnight travel required. Requires the ability to work under a degree of stress related to duties that require considerable attention and meeting deadlines. 

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

EEO STATEMENT

Clarendon County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, handicap or disability, or any other protected characteristic in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in its programs and activities.