Instructional Coach (Half Time)

Instructional Coach (Half Time)

(Elementary) 1 Position-half time
(Secondary) 1 Position-half time

The Instructional Coach works collaboratively with the administrators, teacher leaders, and instructional staff to facilitate the implementation of Lone Tree School's Collective Commitment Statements with a focus on the following:

• Professional development, specifically explicit instruction, differentiation, and vocabulary
• Data collection and analysis
• Multi-Tier System of Supports

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Develop trusting and supportive relationships with all staff.
• Collaborate closely with all instructional staff to provide guidance, training, and professional development.
• Instruct and support teachers to implement instructional strategies for engaging students and improving student learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to develop, communicate, and accomplish the district's goals.
• Develop foundational knowledge of all content area standards to assist all teachers.
• Assist teachers in identifying their professional improvement goals that support the achievement of district goals.
• Complete coaching cycles that include observations, modeling, collaboration, data analysis, and reflection of instructional practices
• Facilitate data team meetings
• Assist in the data analysis to advance both teacher learning and effective classroom practice.
• Work with all instructional staff to model lessons and strategies when appropriate.
• Provide guidance, support, and modeling in classroom management, assessment, data analysis, and explicit instruction.
• Assist teachers with decisions based on assessment data and how instructional changes can be made through the intervention structure.
• Responsible for collaborating with administrators and the leadership team to plan and lead professional development for instructional staff.
• Model and reinforce professional norms.
• Participate in routine meetings to support the administration as part of the Building/District Leadership Team, contributing to building-level planning and decision-making.

Job Requirements:

• Iowa Standard Teaching License with three years of teaching experience and at least one year of experience in the Lone Tree School District.
• Experience in research-based instructional strategies to improve student achievement.
• Committed to supporting others' professional development.
• Strong human relations skills and experience working with new, mid-career, and veteran teachers to increase student achievement.

Number of Positions: (MS/HS-1) (Elem-1)

Time Out of Classroom: (50%)

Extra Contract Days: Eight (8) additional days as coordinated with the Principals

Compensation: $4,000

Additional Training: Additional training during the school year may be determined in collaboration with the building principals.

Supervisor: Building Principal

Evaluation: All teacher leadership positions will be evaluated annually to provide opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and feedback for continued professional growth.