ELAR Instructional Coach - DHS

Job Title:                             Instructional Coach

Reports to:                          Principal/Asst. Supt. of Student Services

Dept. /School:                     Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status:             Exempt

Date Revised:                     April 2023

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Instructional Coach position is designed for the teacher who strives to accomplish positively impacting classroom success. The primary purpose of the Instructional Coach is to improve the learning in Dayton ISD through delivery of the state standards and ensure the district instructional framework is delivered with efficacy.  The instructional coach, under the direction of district leadership, will support classroom teachers,to strengthen instruction and increase student learning.  specialists, and campus administration to strengthen instruction and increase student learning. This position will be required to have a strong knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices that address differentiated instruction for the learner both adult and student. This applicant will be an important piece in the leadership team, developing shared understanding and messages around the importance of instruction in student learning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

            Education/Certification

                        Master’s degree from accredited university preferred

                        Valid Texas teaching certificate

                        Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned

            Special Knowledge/Skills

                        Advanced understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment

                        Ability to design effective lessons that meet the expectations of the district

                        instructional framework and coach peers to do the same

                        Ability to coach teachers in the critical attributes of instruction and student engagement

                        with diverse populations                        

                        Ability to collaborate in the evaluation of external instructional programs

                        Ability to increase teacher effectiveness based on student engagement and the

                        student work produced                    

                        Ability to interpret data to inform instructional practices

                        Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills

                        Ability to plan, and present professional learning

            Experience

                        Five years’ experience as a classroom teacher

                        Classroom coaching experience (i.e., specialist and team leader and department chair,

                        student teacher supervisor, teacher mentor, etc.)

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

            Instructional Strategies

                        1.      Observe classrooms daily and provide feedback. 

                        2.      Oversee the development and implementation of lesson plans incorporating the

                                 district’s common instructional framework.                              

                        3.      Provide trainings to teachers. 

                        4.      Serve as an on-site professional developer utilizing an embedded model

                                 whereby follow up is immediate and frequent. 

                        5.      Provide opportunities for teachers to observe good teaching (other teachers,

                                 model lessons). 

                        6.      Identify needs of teachers in instructional delivery and assesment, and plan

                                 professional growth opportunities for them. 

                        7.      Provide teachers with strategies, resources, and ideas. 

                        8.      Facilitate the sharing of activities, resources and knowledge across grade levels

                                 and from teachers to teacher.  

                        9.      Analyze school data. 

                      10.      Attend leadership meetings. 

                      11.      Attend Instructional Coaches meetings as assigned. 

                      12.      Attend professional development opportunities. 

                      13.      Collaborate with other Instructional Coaches. 

                      14.      Support teachers as they implement new instructional strategies, new

                                 curriculum, etc. 

                      15.      Train and support teachers in developing common assessments within teams of

                                 teachers including being able to articulate the rationale for common

                                 assessments. 

                      16.      Work with individual teachers to assess students’ needs and plan for instruction

                                based on those needs.    

                      17.      Work with individual teachers to set goals, discuss issues, and make plans. 

                      18.      Maintain an “open door” policy with teachers. 

                      19.      Check in regularly with teachers. 

                      20.      Work collaboratively with all teachers. 

                      21.      Set a high level of expections

                      22.      Remain enthusiastic about teaching and student learning. 

                      23.      Work closely with the district curriculum coordinator to plan, implement, and

                                 reflect upon curriculum. 

                      24.      Work closely with administrators.

                      25.      Attendance is an essention job function 

                      26.      Other duties as assigned.

Salary : $61,559 - $73,900