Instructional Coach- Stanleytown Elementary

Classification Title:  Instructional Coach

Department: Elementary

Pay Grade: Teacher Salary Scale

FLSA Status: Exempt

Supervisor: Principal

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

The individual in this position is responsible for focusing on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding of researched-based effective instruction for teachers. The Instructional Coach will provide personalized, one-to-one teacher support based on individualized teacher goals and identified needs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions:

• Supports the mission and vision of Henry County Public Schools.
• Serves as a liaison between the school and the Department of Curriculum and Instruction by attending monthly curriculum meetings and providing professional learning with a focus on improving student achievement.
• Assists teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum, and assessments.
• Infuses technology into curriculum and instruction.
• Creates positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Communicates and demonstrates researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance.
• Manages change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
• Provides individualized, classroom-based coaching to instructional staff to support them in implementing good instructional practices.
• Serves as an instructional leader within the school.
• Provides organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed.
• Provides support in analyzing student assessment data.
• Assists teachers with instructional decisions based on assessment data when requested.
• Assists teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.
• Analyzes data and assists in development of yearly school improvement goals.
• Provides support for classroom motivation and management strategies.
• Assists teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with curriculum.
• Provides curriculum support training and resources.
• Provides assistance in researching instructional and/or curriculum issues.
• Models and coach instructional methods in a variety of settings (whole group and small group) and provide follow-up support.
• Participates in collaborative instructional planning.
• Conducts classroom visitations and provides feedback to teachers and administrators on the school’s instructional programs.
• Provides encouragement and emotional support to teachers.
• Manages time and schedule flexibly to maximize teacher schedules and learning.
• Works positively toward meeting identified District and building improvement goals.
• Assists with development of district curriculum, instruction, and assessments.
• Develops and maintains a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.
• Possesses an understanding of when to contact administrators regarding issues of safety/ethics.
• Performs instructional duties as assigned by the Principal and the Director of K-12 Instruction.
• Participates fully in professional learning opportunities for coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions.

Additional Duties:

• Performs other related work as required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

• A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eligible for or in possession of an appropriate Virginia teaching license.
• Or an equivalent level of education and experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of District policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general office procedures and equipment.
• Skill in effective communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Skill in the use of computers for data entry, word processing, and/or accounting purposes.
• Ability to present information clearly and concisely in verbal and written form.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other District employees and the general public. 
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is light work which requires exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking. Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing. Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations. Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.  Additionally, the following physical abilities are required:

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Pushing or Pulling: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Handling: Picking, holding, or otherwise working, primarily with the whole hand.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Manual Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.

Work Environment:

The worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Salary : $51,356 - $73,456