Instructional Coach - SY 26/27 - Palo Verde (11355)

Position Summary: The Instructional Coach is a critical leader in improving student achievement. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related to Arizona’s State Standards. An instructional coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. Instructional coaches will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration and common issues of concern. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to teachers. 

1. Qualifications.  The Instructional Coach shall hold a valid Arizona teaching certificate and at least a Bachelor’s degree from an approved institution. (S)he shall have at least three years of successful teaching experience. The Superintendent may alter any of the above requirements.

2. Line of Authority.  The Instructional Coach shall be directly responsible to the principal.  The school principal will be responsible for any required evaluations.

3. Performance Responsibilities.  The Instructional Coach shall have performance responsibilities in the following areas:  

Instructional Leadership

• Ability to work closely with the site principal, teachers and staff members in a supportive, collegial team atmosphere.
• Observe lessons and  provide feedback  for  a  teacher’s  professional growth and students’  success.   
• Demonstrate knowledge of curricular programs, supplemental programs, and intervention programs. 
• Provide direction and coordination  for  how  the curriculum  is taught  consistent  with District initiatives  and  recognized best  instructional  practices.
• Attend assigned teacher and grade-level collaborative meetings to discuss and solve problems, and provide targeted, technical assistance. 
• Create an  articulated schedule with building  administration.     
• Support  teachers  and  administrators in  using  data  to  improve instruction on all  levels.   
• Identify professional learning needs and next steps based on analysis of or trends in student data.
• Develop staff  members’  knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors  through a variety  of professional  development  targeted  topics  and designs.     
• Develop coaching  plans  for  teachers to ensure student growth and achievement.     
• Utilize Adult  Learning  Theory  to motivate adult  learners to  improve professional  practice.     
• Contribute to the development of systems and structures to improve teacher  practice within schools.     

Human Relations

• Maintain rapport with all interested parties, including principal, staff, parents, District Office staff and the community, concerning the assessments and the instructional program.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.

Equipment, Aids, Tools, Materials

• Use office equipment such as computers, telephones, printers and copiers. 
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of basic application software such as Google Suite.
• Basic understanding of classroom technology (ex. Interactive Flat Panels, Chromebooks, iPads, etc.)

4. Other Duties

Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Principals may assign.