STEAM Instructional Coach (referendum)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Provides intervention support to students.
• Assists and supports colleagues in the implementation of curriculum and instruction at the building level by sharing proven instructional strategies and materials.
• Works to manage, analyze and review the school’s data and STEAM program to ensure the highest level of effective instruction and to improve students’ critical thinking, reading, language arts, writing, math, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Works with the Principal to order materials and supplies to support instruction, professional development, parent involvement and abiding by deadlines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Demonstrates and models exemplary classroom STEAM practices.
• Provides leadership for STEAM implementation across the school community.
• Helps strengthen family and school ties by engaging families in STEAM.
• Participates in monthly meetings with the building principal.
• Work with the Principal to place orders for supplies and materials to support instruction, professional development and parent involvement.
• Helps to monitor inventory.
• Other duties as assigned

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of effective classroom teaching experience
• Above average ability to communicate and work well with others
• Thorough and complete knowledge of Indiana Academic Science, Math and Reading/Language Arts Standards
• Proven leadership ability
• An explicit understanding of effective STEAM curriculum and instructional practices
• Knowledge of the collaborative instructional model
• Participates in required professional development during the school year and summer
• Appropriate Licensing

Additional Qualifications and Training Preferred:

• Problem/Project-Based Learning
• Knowledge of 5e Model
• Previous Coaching Experience
• Coaching for Results
• Best practices in STEAM
• Input, analyzing, organizing and reporting

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands:  calculating, comparing, problem-solving, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting.
• Physical Demands:  sitting, standing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, climbing stairs, adjusting, connecting, lifting, carrying, and/or moving up to 40 lbs., bending, keyboarding, pulling, pushing, balancing, writing, walking, and operating equipment.
• Environmental Conditions: mostly inside but can be exposed to extreme weather conditions if traveling, wet and/or slippery surfaces, exposure to communicable diseases, and working alone.
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and be able to drive to meetings or work sites before, during, or after the normal working day.