Instructional Coach - Jefferson and Kearns Junior High Schools

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.



JEFFERSON & KEARNS JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS – INSTRUCTIONAL COACH - (1.0 FTE) Must be current Granite School District teacher to apply for this opening

This position will be split between Jefferson Junior High and Kearns Junior High. The candidate will spend half of their contract at each school.

The Instructional Coach, having expertise in the areas of: classroom instruction, instructional coaching, adult learning theory, and organizational change, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding of researched-based effective instruction for teachers. In order to meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized, 1-to-1 teacher support based on goals that will increase student achievement.

Essential Functions:
1. Provide non-evaluative feedback to teachers based on observed classroom practice
2. Provide support in analyzing student assessment data
3. Assist teachers with instructional decisions based on assessment data when appropriate
4. Assist teachers with specific classroom strategies when appropriate
5. Provide support for classroom engagement and management
6. Assist teachers in creating materials that are aligned with the Utah Core Curriculum
7. Model effective, differentiated instruction when appropriate
8. Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning
9. Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals
10. Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers
11. Participate fully in professional development for instructional coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions
12. Assist teachers in aligning teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum, and assessments
13. Work collaboratively and collegially with other instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and district specialists
14. Understand that job responsibilities may vary related to each building’s needs
15. Support the philosophy and vision of Granite School District
16. Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement
17. Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators
18. Communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance
19. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned
20. Provide individualized classroom-based coaching with teachers to support them in implementing effective instructional practices
21. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are essential functions of this position.

Applicant should have:

• Demonstrated knowledge of Utah Core Standards
• Experience in evidence-based instructional strategies
• Knowledge and experience in:

a. Classroom instruction
b. Instructional coaching
c. Adult learning theory
d. Organizational change

• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations
• Ability to design and deliver quality professional development
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing
• Strength in organization, efficiency, and communication skills
• Ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team
• Interest in professional learning, growth, and reflection

Note: The Instructional Coach is not a school administrator and will not evaluate or supervise employees.

Requirements:

1. Current Utah Professional Teaching License, Utah Professional CTE License, or Utah Professional Special Education License required. No Associate Licenses (AEL) will be accepted for this position.
2. Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching and/or coaching experience must be noted on either the applicants resume, and/or on the experience part of the Frontline application
3. Coaching Endorsement or willing to obtain within first 2 years of placement.

APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT RESUME AND A COPY OF THEIR TEACHING LICENSE AS EXPLAINED ABOVE WITH THEIR FRONTLINE APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Kelli Miller ksmiller@graniteschools.org 385-646-5211.









GRANITE SCHOOL DISTRICT - INSTRUCTIONAL COACH DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position..

The Instructional Coach, having expertise in the areas of classroom instruction, instructional coaching, adult learning theory, and organizational change, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding of researched-based effective instruction for teachers. In order to meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized, one-to-one support based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers.

Essential Functions:

1. Support the philosophy and vision of Granite School District
2. Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement
3. Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators
4. Communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance
5. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned
6. Provide individualized classroom-based coaching with teachers to support them in implementing effective instructional practices
7. Provide non-evaluative feedback to teachers based on observed classroom practice
8. Provide support in analyzing student assessment data
9. Assist teachers with instructional decisions based on assessment data when appropriate
10. Assist teachers with specific classroom strategies when appropriate
11. Provide support for classroom engagement and management
12. Assist teachers in creating materials that are aligned with the Utah Core Curriculum
13. Model effective, differentiated instruction when appropriate
14. Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning
15. Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals
16. Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers
17. Participate fully in professional development for instructional coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions
18. Assist teachers in aligning teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum, and assessments
19. Work collaboratively and collegially with other instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and district specialists
20. Working knowledge of Excel, Google Sheets, and School City
21. Able to create data protocols, and understands how to aggregate and analyze data reports
22. Tech savvy - able to use research based interactive technology in a classroom
23. Attendance, physical presence, and timeliness are essential functions of this position.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

1. Demonstrated knowledge of Utah Core Standards
2. Experience in research-based instructional practices
3. Knowledge and experience in:
a) Classroom instruction
b) Instructional coaching
c) Adult learning theory
d) Organizational change
4. Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations
5. Ability to design and deliver quality professional development
6. Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing
7. Demonstrated strength in organization, efficiency, and communication skills
8. Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team
9. Demonstrated interest in professional learning, growth, and reflection

Required Training and Education

1. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
2. Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching and/or coaching experience
3. Current Utah Professional Teaching License, Utah Professional CTE License, or Utah Professional Secondary Special Education License required. No Associate Licenses (AEL) will be accepted for this position.

Working Environment.

• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Note: Instructional Coaches are not a school administrators and will not evaluate nor supervise employees.

Applicants must provide a current resume in order to be considered.

Physical Demands

Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects. Ability to talk or hear. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus. Physical demands require moving and lifting supplies, equipment, etc. up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Physical Requirements – Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the Instructional Coach is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The coach is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The coach is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The coach must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.