Campus Instructional Coach-Elem/Int Language Arts Anticipated

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the CISD Instructional Model and best practices in Language Arts for all students.

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of Language Arts in the grade level range assigned.

• Distribute current information on major trends and best practices in Language Arts for CISD students.

• Demonstrate commitment to the district instructional coaching position.

• Model consistent instructional leadership to the highest level.

• Demonstrate steps taken for professional growth.

• Demonstrate understanding of the District’s demographics and special programs (Bilingual/ESL, Special Education, etc.), and provide authentic instructional strategies in such programs.

• Provide leadership in the generation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to prepare students for success on state assessments.

• Develop original training, protocols, and activities.

• Modify current staff development to specific audiences.

• Take initiative with curriculum, instruction, and staff development activities.

• Use masterful presentation skills when training, and demonstrate ease of performance.

• Evaluate the quality of available instructional materials.

• Develop curriculum to a high level of rigor utilizing research.

• Develop original ideas for curriculum and instruction.

• Problem solve in difficult situations.

• Analyze District and campus data, as well as make provisions for aligned instructional strategies/interventions.

• Develop cross curriculum and corresponding instruction.

• Create quality common formative assessments.

• Model instructional best teaching practices in Language Arts.

• Construct online staff development training.

• Use current technology in an instructional setting.

• Deliver accelerated instruction to at-risk and struggling students in small group to raise their achievement level.

• Grades K-4: Complete the CISD Reading Academy according to established timelines at the time of hire.

• Regular attendance.

• Maintain confidentiality.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in education
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in the area of language arts within the grade levels assigned
• Valid ESL endorsement
• Grades K-4: Valid Reading Academy Certificate of Completion, if applicable

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of instructional strategies/interventions for at-risk students
• Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data
• Strong organization, communication, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
• Working knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and staff development
• Strong training and thorough knowledge of CISD READS and WRITES
• Strong training of the District’s developmental reading assessments and purpose
• Strong training and knowledge of Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop and the CISD literacy framework
• Strong training of Guided Reading practices and daily documentation requirements
• Thorough knowledge of the District’s word study and phonics instructional practices
• Current training and thorough knowledge of creating quality common assessment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours.