Primary Purpose

The Instructional Coach collaborates with classroom teachers to support District academic initiatives and student learning. They provide training to improve teaching practices and student academic achievement through (1) effective lesson planning based on state content standards (2) effective instructional strategies, methods, and skills, and (3) the use of data and analyzing student work to drive decision-making and instructional practices. The Instructional Coach provides individual and group job-embedded professional development to expand and refine effective lesson design and instructional practices.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

Master’s Degree in education or related field, preferred

Teacher certification

Evidence of proficient teacher evaluations

Evidence of increases in student achievement

Special Knowledge/Skills

Demonstrates an ability to work collaboratively

Able to build positive trusting relationships with all staff

Evidence of leadership qualities and skills

Specific knowledge of appropriate grade level or specified content area

General knowledge of all content areas

Knowledge of the academic development of students

Ability to disaggregate and use data to drive decision-making

Knowledge and understanding of current research-based instructional strategies

Experience

Blue Certified

Minimum 5 years classroom teaching experience with successful performance

evaluations

Experience working with adult learners

Experience in planning and leading professional development at the campus or

district level

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instruction

• Collaborate with District and campus leadership on curriculum, instruction, professional development and assessment.

• Facilitate ongoing team and/or grade level campus planning sessions, including PLCs and individual classroom lesson planning.

• Research and provide resources and instructional strategies to ensure effective teaching and learning.

• Analyze district and campus data to assist with development of campus and individual teacher goals.

Job-Embedded Professional Growth

• Work with District and campus leadership to provide school-based ongoing professional development and support for the implementation of research-based strategies.

• Model effective instructional strategies and conduct classroom visits with follow-up opportunities for collaborative reflection.

• Provide focused, sustained training that assists teachers in meeting data-driven, collaboratively determined instructional goals.

Professional Learning Network

• Participate regularly in information meetings and professional development sessions.

• Participate in PD sessions with Instructional Coaches for continuous improvement.

• Create and maintain a learning community at the campus to support teaching and learning.

• Work with district level staff to collaborate on professional development planning and instructional needs.

• Assist with other duties as assigned by District and campus leadership.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress.

Frequent standing, stooping, bending

Moving small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom

equipment

Some extended work hours

Some District and state travel required