Academic Coach - Title I Schools (397A) [187]

POSITION TITLE:  Academic Coach - Title I Schools

JOB CODE:  397A

DIVISION:  Academic/Teaching & Learning

SALARY SCHEDULE:  Teacher

DEPARTMENT:  Community Engagement & Title I

WORK DAYS:  187

REPORTS TO:  Principal

PAY GRADE:  CIT (4, 5, 6, 7)

FLSA:  Exempt

PAY FREQUENCY:  Monthly

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  Improves instruction by providing assistance to teachers in developing effective teaching strategies for all students; serves as the liaison between the local schools and District support staff; promotes technology integration into the curriculum.

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Educational Level:  Bachelor Degree required; Master Degree preferred

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Certification/License Required:  Valid Georgia Teaching Certification

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Experience:  None

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Physical Activities:  Routine physical activities that are required to fulfill job responsibilities

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Proficient Skills:  Written and Oral Communication; leadership; organization; interpersonal skills; collaboration, word processing; data-based management; and instructional technology integration.

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Demonstrates prompt and regular attendance.

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Supports technology integration in the instructional program through implementation, modeling, training, and professional growth.

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Provides assistance to teachers in classroom organization, management, and instructional strategies through training, visitation and demonstration.

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Provides assistance to teachers in the implementation of the instructional components in the core content areas.

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Plans, conducts, implements, and evaluates school-wide activities related to instructional support based on the needs assessment identified in the Schoolwide Plan.

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Collaborates with instructional teams of teachers to assist with planning, assessment and intervention support for the most at-risk students.

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Serves on school level collaboration teams along with other school personnel.

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Collaborates with stakeholders to assist with the revisions of the School Improvement Plan, Parent and Family Engagement Policy and Compact(s) and assist with monitoring the implementation process.

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Assists teachers to utilize state, county, and local test data to improve instruction.

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Collaborates with the local school staff, Title I District Coaches, and central office personnel to provide “best practices” for classroom teachers.

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Demonstrates knowledge of evidence-based practices, learning engagement strategies, balanced instructional framework, effective teaching and learning practices and resources which support Cobb Teaching and Learning Standards.

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Provides a link between local school staff and District support staff in areas related to instruction and curriculum.

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Demonstrates the ability to maintain a positive professional working relationship with others.

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Collaborates with all stakeholders to revise school’s Parent and Family Engagement Policy and Parent and Family Engagement Compact.

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Participates in school Parent and Family Engagement trainings webinars, and parent activities.

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Maintains appropriate records for all coordinated and/or facilitated academic parent and family engagement events/activities.

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Performs other duties as assigned by appropriate administrator.