Instructional Coach - Title I

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

WORKING TITLE

Instructional Coach-Title I

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Title I/Academics

LOCATION

Elementary Schools and Secondary Schools

PAY GRADE

Classroom Teacher (Not eligible for National Board Pay)

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is eligible for Hybrid Telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE:

Partners with the administrative team to align the systems and structures of the schools, including the WCPSS Strategic Plan. promotes best practices in positive school culture. Provides job-embedded professional learning in order to improve the quality of classroom instruction resulting in increased student achievement and overall positive student outcome.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of the WCPSS Strategic Plan;
• Extensive knowledge and ability to utilize best practices in instructional technology;
• Extensive knowledge of instructional coaching best practices, strategies, collaborative processes and structures;
• Extensive knowledge of effective professional learning communities, creating collaborative processes and structures, and navigating the complexities of teaming;
• Extensive knowledge of current standards adopted by the State of North Carolina;
• Extensive knowledge of evidenced-based instructional strategies;
• Considerable knowledge of best practices to influence adult learning;
• Knowledge of the best practices in high quality instructional strategies for all students
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Ability to use multiple data sources for problem solving;
• Ability to plan and deliver professional development;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Five years of teaching experience;
• Experience in planning and delivering professional development for teachers;
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in a content teaching area.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Adult Learning, or Coaching/Mentoring;
• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in English as a Second Language.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position operates in various school environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, and the community. Work at times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or exert up to ten pounds. Physical requirements are consistent with those for light work.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  8/2024

DISCLAIMER:  The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.  They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.  This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.