Instructional Coach (Grant Funded)

Job Title: Instructional Coach (Grant Funded)

Exemption Status/Test: Exempt

Reports to: Curriculum Director

Dept./School: Assigned Campus

Primary Purpose: 

The primary purpose of this position is to work directly with classroom teachers on the delivery of high-quality instruction to improve student and staff learning.  This leadership position serves as a collaborator and liaison between campus and district staff to implement district instructional initiatives, provide job-embedded professional development, and accomplish specific district and campus goals.

Qualifications: 

Education/Certification: 

Valid Texas teaching certificate in specified content area(s)/appropriate grade levels

Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience preferred

Leadership experience (such as campus lead teacher, team leader, department chair, etc...)

Ability to work with and lead adult learners

Effective interpersonal skills (such as building rapport, actively listening, and giving/receiving feedback)

Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

In-depth knowledge of content and instructional practices in specified content area(s)/grade levels

Experience with developing and delivering professional learning

Technological proficiency with productivity and learning management system tools

Data analysis skills

Master's degree in related instructional field preferred 

Major Responsibilities and Duties 

Instructional and Program Management 

1. Meets with individual teachers and teams on an ongoing basis to collaboratively analyze, personalize, design, apply, and evaluate student learning.
2. Deepens teachers' content knowledge and understanding of content standards and district curriculum/unit plans.
3. Models how to use the district curriculum/unit plans to plan instruction and assessment for all learners.
4. Develops teachers' understanding of vertical alignment of curriculum.
5. Develops teachers' capacity to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
6. Shares with campus staff research, best practices, resources, instructional technology tools, and/or emerging trends aligned with district curriculum and beliefs.
7. Builds teachers' capacity to utilize a variety of data to make informed decisions about instructional practices and high-impact strategies.
8. Engages teachers in the coaching cycle to achieve personalized learning goals.
9. Supports teachers' development by co-teaching, modeling, and observing and providing feedback.
10. Supports teachers in implementing the district curriculum/unit plans with fidelity.

Additional Responsibilities: 

1. Models attitudes, behaviors, and actions that are aligned to the district and campus vision.
2. Attends and actively participates in scheduled district instructional coach meetings and/or training and shares the learning with campus.
3. Develops positive working relationships with district and campus staff, honoring confidentiality as appropriate.
4. Develops capacity of Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) to function effectively to improve student learning.
5. Collaborates regularly with campus leadership.
6. Serves as a mentor for teachers.
7. Influences change for improvement by introducing new ideas, making observations, questioning current practices, and exploring alternatives.
8. Supports teachers in transferring and synthesizing alternatives or refinements to current practices.
9. Models continuous learning to keep current and to be a thought-leader on the campus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

None. 

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors 

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment such as personal computers and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting, occasional bending/stooping, pushing, pulling, and twisting 

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds) 

Environment: Working irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours  

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress