Instructional Coach (SY 26/27)

SUMMARY: Under general supervision supports teachers and principals in the advancement of academic achievement of all students, and especially of those children at risk of not achieving at a proficient level on the State and District Standards.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required.  The job description is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists Principal/District with the integration of curriculum and implementation of Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) model.
• Provides individual coaching, follow-up coaching and modeling to insure District/site-provided staff development is practiced in the classroom.
• Provides demonstration lessons in the classrooms which represent District and school professional development initiatives.
• Teams with teachers to increase opportunities for success for all students in meeting grade level standards and promotion requirements.
• Provides staff with alternative strategies to accommodate varying students’ learning styles.
• Collaborates with teachers and other instructional staff to develop curriculum materials and specific lesson plans that integrate technology. Models the integration of technology in all curriculum areas.
• Locates or develops supplementary materials needed to provide appropriate instruction for students.
• Assists District/site with curriculum, instruction and assessment planning, as needed.
• Participates at District/site level to assure communication and articulation across grade levels is served.
• Assists principal with staff development.
• Collaborates with District Assessment Office on implementation of all school, state and national assessments (formative, benchmark, Advanced Placement, Cambridge).
• Assists principal with data analysis and submitting timely and necessary local, state and federal reports, as needed.
• Completes other duties as assigned or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or closely related field; AND five (5) years of teaching experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Arizona Teaching Certificate.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card

Required Knowledge of:

• State and District testing requirements and standards.
• Principles and practices of effective project management, leadership, supervision, and training.
• SIOP instructional practices and methods of classroom teaching and management.
• Core and intervention curriculum and materials.
• Adult/child and adult/adult learning theories.

Required Skills in:

• Development and implementation of curriculum and performance based assessments.
• Committee facilitation.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with coworkers and other individuals in contact during the course of work; communicating clearly and concisely.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard software such as Microsoft Office and some specialized software; functioning standard office equipment.
• Understanding lesson planning using the District lesson plan template.
• Analyzing and interpreting testing programs and data.
• Practicing methods involved in providing quality customer service.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

• Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Salary : $43,157 - $56,626