AZTEC MUNICIPAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

Job Description

Instructional Coach

Office of Instruction and Federal Programs

Job Summary

The Instructional Coach in Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) is a non-evaluative, collaborative leader who supports teachers in strengthening instructional practices to improve student achievement. This position focuses on building teacher capacity through job-embedded coaching, data analysis, and professional learning aligned to district priorities, New Mexico
standards, and school improvement goals.

Reports To: Associate Superintendent of Instruction and the Director of Federal Programs

Minimum Qualifications

1. A minimum of a New Mexico Level II or III Teaching License
2. Bachelor's Degree in Education (Master's Preferred)
3. 3-5 years of successful teaching experience
4. Knowledge of the New Mexico Standards K-12
5. Instructional coaching or leadership experience preferred
6. Knowledge of needs of students requiring additional support
7. Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement content and instructional strategies for teaching
8. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form
9. Ability to communicate effectively in large and small group settings
10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, colleagues, parents, and students

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Partner with teachers in a non-evaluative coaching role to plan, implement, and refine effective,
   research-based instructional strategies.
2. Conduct instructional coaching cycles including goal setting, classroom observation, modeling,
   co-teaching, and reflective feedback.
3. Support teachers in analyzing student data to drive instructional decisions.
4. Facilitate professional development aligned with AMSD strategic goals and state standards.
5. Assist with implementation of district-adopted curriculum and instructional frameworks.
6. Model high-quality instruction and support differentiation,
7. Support new teachers and provide targeted coaching support.
8. Collaborate with principals to align coaching work with school improvement plans.
9. Promote culturally responsive teaching practices.
10. Maintain confidentiality and build professional relationships.

Other Duties

1. Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.
2. Participates as a member of the school instructional team in various student and parent activities which occur in school
3. Performs any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Confidentiality  

Due to the sensitive nature of this position and access to student demographic information, the highest degree of confidentiality is required.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

Please see Minimum and Desired Qualifications.

Communication and Language Skills

• Ability to assist with the preparation of applications, reports, and correspondence as directed by the supervisor
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, students, peers and community

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong Instructional knowledge
• Understanding of the adult learning theory
• Data analysis skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely 
• Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities 
• Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions 
• Ability to work around congested areas

Analytical and Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

Temperaments

• Ability to teach others, work with people, and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments
• Ability to perform a variety of duties.  Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions 
• Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments, and reach conclusions
• Ability to express personal feelings professionally, and perform effectively under stress.

Physical Attributes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear, and use hands to finger, handle, type or feel.  The employee may occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and reach with hands and arms.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee is frequently required to interact with the public and other staff. May include after-school sessions.

Certificates, Licenses

Must possess or be eligible to obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license.

Terms of Employment 

Salary and work year per the Aztec School District approved Teacher Salary Schedule and the Aztec School District Calendar. 

Evaluation

Performance of duty will be evaluated at least annually in accordance with Aztec School Board Policy.

Physical Rating Level

This position will require the employee to function at a “Medium” physical capacity as defined by Worker’s Compensation Statutes.  “Medium” physical capacity indicates the ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally or up to 25 pounds frequently.

Physical Requirement Details

Definitions:     R = Rarely = 1% to 9% of an eight hour day

                        O = Occasionally = 10% to 33% of an eight hour day

                        F = Frequently = 34% to 66% of an eight hour day

                        C = Continuously = 67% to 100% of an eight hour day

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees in this job classification.