Instructional Support Coach (Math) - Middle/High School Level

SUMMARY: Responsible for facilitating appropriate staff development and in-class modeling, and coaching classroom teachers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: •Demonstrates sound judgement and emotional stability. •Maintains a positive attitude and works well with others. •Ensures the safety of students. •Interacts with staff, students and the community in a positive and respectful manner. •Collaborates with classroom teachers and teams to ensure that the course of study and state standards are the foundation of instruction in mathematics. •Models best/effective instructional practices through actual classroom demonstrations and co-teaching. •Observes and provides feedback to promote teacher self-reflection in order to develop insights that enhance teaching/learning situations. •Works collaboratively and communicates effectively with administrators, teachers and curriculum staff to strengthen all aspects of the instructional program. •Facilitates, in collaboration with the principal, appropriate building staff development opportunities. •Participates in professional development/training to enhance professional learning and skills, thus maintaining current knowledge of research, issues and trends in appropriate curriculum and instructional areas. •Assists with the collection, analysis, interpretation and use of classroom and building data in order to plan for school improvement. •Facilitates the use of research-based teaching strategies and best practices in instruction. •Plans collaboratively with teachers in the development of lessons/units to address the needs of students. •Promotes the use of appropriate assessments to inform instruction and to measure student growth. •Supports differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners. •Demonstrates appropriate use of instructional technology and other educational tools to enhance and extend instruction. •Works closely with the building administrator to coordinate and implement the work of a professional learning community. •Participates in regular district-level meetings for ongoing professional development, collaboration and problem-solving opportunities. •Serves as a resource to teachers by sharing instructional materials relevant to specific lesson plans. •Other duties as assigned by supervisor. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: •None. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: •Bachelor’s Degree in Education along with a minimum of three years of successful teaching experience. •Knowledge of state standards and data analysis. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: •Valid Ohio Teaching Certificate or License.