Instructional Coach, ESL Secondary

Essential Duties
(Title III funded)
1. Coaches and supports ESL teachers in planning, delivering, and assessing quality language instruction.
2. Assesses the individual and collective needs of new/er ESL teachers.
3. Creates a comprehensive and systematic plan to support the professional growth of teachers.
4. Models effective instructional techniques and strategies that engage learners.
5. Provides differentiated coaching support through co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, and observing to deliver timely and appropriate feedback.
6. Structures coaching work using a gradual release model to ensure independent ownership and attainment of co-developed goals.
7. Works collaboratively to help teachers analyze data and plan targeted and appropriate lessons.
8. Develops individualized plans to support teacher sustainment of goals.
9. Assists with writing exemplary lesson plans to serve as a model.
10. Provides support in the areas of classroom/group motivation and management to help teachers establish orderly learning environments.
11. Plans and conducts high quality professional development activities in response to assessed needs.
12. Supports teachers in the development and implementation of professional growth plans.
(Locally funded)
1. Conducts initial student screenings at school sites as needed throughout the year.
2. Supports ACCESS testing and scheduling as needed.
3. Assists with placement and additional screenings for Newcomer students.
4. Assists with SLIFE interview and identification process.
5. Coordinates opportunities for teacher observations across ESL teachers.
6. Creates needed curriculum resources to further support teaching and learning.
7. Provides additional school-based support with new EL student orientations and welcome resources.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities Required)
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree and be eligible for a Virginia teaching license. Must have completed a minimum of five years of exemplary teaching experience at the secondary level with recent and successful experience in teaching ESL. Must possess knowledge of effective instructional delivery techniques and research-based best practices with the ability to guide and develop teachers in these areas. Must possess in-depth knowledge of the developmental needs of students. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Must possess the ability to establish and maintain professional relationships with school colleagues, administrators, and students.