Alternative Certification Coach - 200 Days

School District Position Description

Position Title: District Alternative Certification Coach (200 days)

Department:    Human Resources

Reports To:     Chief Human Resources Officer

Prepared By:   Stephanie Hucks, HRO                          Date: April 29, 2026

Approved By: Dr. Angela Cooper, CHRO                    Date: April 29, 2026

SUMMARY: 

The Alternative Certification Coach will model effective instructional strategies for teachers, facilitate study groups, and work with teachers to ensure that research-based programs are implemented with fidelity. The Alternative Certification Coach will attend regular meetings with district-level coordinators to ensure consistent programming throughout the district and may at times be responsible for providing district-level professional development. The Alternative Certification Coach will support instructional growth and development of teachers in alternative certification programs in the areas related to the South Carolina Teaching Standards 4.0 rubric and SC Mentor Guidelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Build trusting relationships with new teachers and maintain confidentiality.
• Utilize foundational mentoring tools, protocols, and language to support coaching conversations that accelerate teacher practice and student learning.
• Conduct classroom observations on teachers in their using the SCTS 4.0 rubric to inform instruction and enhance student achievement.
• Model, as appropriate, innovative teaching methodologies through techniques such as co-teaching and demonstration lessons.
• Arrange and facilitate opportunities for teachers to observe exemplary practice through peer classroom visits.
• Encourage teachers to identify instructional resources and support throughout the entire school community.
• Incorporate technology and analysis of data to advance both teacher learning and classroom practice.
• Participate in all Alternative Certification required events including, but not limited to, Summer Institutes and Induction Kickoff.
• Collaborate with the Coordinators and instructors of the Alternative Certification and Induction programs.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master's degree preferred
• Certified teacher with a minimum of five years experience
• Trained SC Mentor
• Trained SCTS 4.0 Evaluator 

SPECIFIC TRAINING/SKILLS:

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing standards-based instruction, assessment and methods that improve student achievement in the classroom
• Ability to utilize innovative teaching methodologies
• Ability to collaborate and maintain confidential relationships with administrators and teachers
• Experience related to adult learning (coaching, professional development, mentoring, teaching)
• Demonstrated the ability to develop goals, action plans, and professional development plans
• Willingness to engage in formative assessment processes, including non-evaluative, reflective conversations with teachers using evidence of classroom practice and student learning
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Evidence of excellent oral, written and technology skills
• Ability to organize and work independently in a fast paced environment
• Ability to travel among the schools

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS:

Valid South Carolina Teaching Certificate

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives; and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

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 regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds such as testing material. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close 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 information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.