Building Instructional Coach - District Wide

Title:  Instructional Coach

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Classification:  Certified Teacher

Immediate Supervisor:  Building Administrator

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Summary:  The instructional coach will be a highly qualified educator who is knowledgeable about curriculum and instruction and is able to increase student learning by fostering instructional excellence throughout the district and multiple buildings.  The coach will develop and support the implementation of district systems, engage in the delivery of professional learning, coach and model instructional and assessment strategies, and provide feedback that ensures effective instruction and student learning. 

• Extended Contract: 10 days
• Salary Supplement: $7,000
• Teaching Load: 0%

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• Bachelors degree in education
• Masters degree in educational field, preferred
• Content endorsement

Certification

• Iowa teaching certification

Experience

• 5 or more years of successful classroom teaching experience required. 
• Previous coaching experience within the Waterloo Schools preferred.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction at multiple grade levels (preferred)

• Strong knowledge of Waterloo Community School District curriculum 

• Evidence of professional learning and implementation of best practice strategies and/or programs 

• Commitment to and willingness to continue learning in the areas of curriculum, assessment, instructional strategies and learning strategies

• Familiarity with Iowa Core Curriculum
• Evidence of ability to organize and analyze data (screening, diagnostic, formative, summative and standardized) to make instructional/implementation decisions

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, including experience in leading/facilitating committees or teams

• Demonstrable initiative working independently and with groups

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Support mentoring and induction of new staff

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Proficient in problem solving

• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks

• Willingness to collaborate with district-level and school-level staff

• Excellent record of attendance

Technology Requirements

• Ability to navigate Google Suite
• Computer network knowledge applicable to the position
• Knowledge of computer-related storage devices
• Knowledge of educational copyright laws
• Knowledge of computer security expectations 

Supervision of Others:

• N/A

Personal Contacts:

• All district teaching staff and administrators

Job Duties: 

1. Conducts observations and provides appropriate coaching, modeling, and feedback on the implementation of instruction that meets district-wide expectations.
2. Assists staff with the gathering, examination and analysis of assessment data to identify learning discrepancies for individual students and groups of students.  Provides instructional support that is responsive to the identified needs of students.
3. Assists district staff with the gathering, examination and analysis of implementation data to identify concerns for individual teachers and groups of teachers.  Provides coaching support that is responsive to the identified needs of staff.
4. Assists in the planning, development and delivery of professional learning, including follow-up observations in the classrooms.
5. Keeps current on researched based instructional strategies and best practices with an emphasis on student engagement and learning.  
6. Completes other duties as assigned.

Salary : $50,000 - $82,551