Social Studies Academic Support Coach

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a concentration in literacy, mathematics, or a related field required. Master’s degree in a related field preferred.

Certification or Licensure: Must possess a valid Georgia teaching certificate in the appropriate grade level in math, ELA, reading, science, social studies, or special education. Endorsements in reading, dyslexia, teaching support and coaching, STEM, and/or mathematics are preferred.

Skills: Strong leadership skills and familiarity with adult learning. Knowledge of instructional curriculum, techniques for integrating curriculum, and effective instructional practices. Thorough understanding of the teaching/learning process. Ability to provide instruction that reflects multiple perspectives and multicultural education. Ability to infuse technology into the curriculum. Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, school staff, students, parents, and the community. Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills. Excellent technological skills in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other instructional software.

Work Experience: Five years of experience as a certified elementary, middle school, or high school ELA, science, social studies, or math teacher is required.

PRIMARY DUTY:

This position is responsible for providing instructional support through effective one-on-one targeted support and professional learning to improve all aspects of the program by collaborating with colleagues in meeting the mission, goals, and educational objectives of the district’s educational program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Identify program needs and work with instructional staff to promote growth and learning opportunities within the district to improve instruction.
2. Assist with the implementation of the Georgia standards and the selection and implementation of instructional materials that support ELA, mathematics, social studies, or science for all students.
3. Support the integration of research-based practices in literacy across the content areas.
4. Work with teachers on a one-on-one basis and in small group presentations in the implementation of grade-level instructional strategies.
5. Recommend changes in teaching strategies and assist with the design of instructional activities that address all students’ deficiencies in ELA, mathematics, social studies, or science.
6. Assist teachers with analyzing student work, developing, and analyzing assessments, interpreting data, assisting in intervention efforts, and evaluating coaching efforts and other professional learning offerings.
7. Monitor all student performance and curriculum implementation through observations and one-on-one interactions and provide feedback to colleagues and administrators to improve instruction and student performance.
8. Conduct classroom observations and provide teachers with suggestions and feedback in one-on-one meetings.
9. Model direct instruction and intervention lessons for teachers and implement problem-solving strategies for classroom concerns about ELA, mathematics, social studies, and/or science instruction.
10. Provide professional learning in support of Professional Learning Communities and follow-up observations to ensure content is implemented.
11. Participate in professional learning and reviews of professional literature to maintain a high level of expertise in new instructional strategies.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or designee.
13. The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not, as are assigned, or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel, law, board policy, administrative regulation, department handbook, as are reasonably necessary to the efficient operation of the school system and its mission.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The work environment characteristics 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 essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit.  

Date Established:  05/2018

Date(s) Revised:   03/2024

This description may be changed at any time. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the Board. Richmond County Schools reserves the right to update, revise, or change this job description and related duties at any time.

Salary : $48,850 - $91,120