LAGUNA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION: Instructional Coach
DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Under the direct supervision of the School Principal(s), the Instructional Coach provides professional development and support for teachers at both Laguna Elementary School and Laguna Middle School. This support will be targeted to improve student engagement; increase academic rigor and increase student academic achievement. Supports teachers in data analysis and tracking; Supports teacher teams to examine student work and respond with effective instructional strategies. Train teachers on high yield instructional strategies. Train teachers on strategies for increasing student engagement. Training teachers on curriculum mapping and backwards planning. Mentor new and Grow your Own teachers; support teachers in passing certification requirements. Facilitate functional PLC facilitation. Design face-to-face and online, content-based professional development for school. curricular programs and initiatives using best practices in adult learning theory. Deliver face-to-face content-based professional development that is differentiated and available in a variety of formats, platforms and times. Collaborate with the administration team to regularly gather feedback and analyze needs for PD across the schools. Co-plan PD for designated PD days with the Administration team. Ascertain and support PD needs/issues at the building level in each school. Evaluate and monitor all components of PD support including face-to face and online sessions. Provide assistance with report and grant writing; assistance with school-wide testing.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree Required; Minimum Five Years Teaching Experience Required; Experience as an Instructional Coach Preferred. Level II Teaching License Required; Level III Preferred; Master’s Degree or National Board Certification Preferred
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: **Must also have a current and valid State of New Mexico driver’s license, be insurable, and no DWI convictions within the past five (5) years. Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol and background clearance check.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Visit our website at www.lagunaed.net; click on Employment for an application, job description and instructions. Interested applicants may do the following: • Email complete application packet with following required documents to humanresources@lagunaed.net: o LDoE Application – located on the LDoE website o Letter of Intent/Cover Letter o Resume o Copy of degree(s) and/or certificate(s) o 3 Letters of Recommendation - letters need to be dated one year to current (these letters can be sent to the HR email address) • Or you may Mail your complete application packet with required documents to Laguna Department of Education, ATTN: Human Resources, P.O. Box 207, Laguna, NM 87026.