Elementary Instructional Coach

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Instructional Coach

Date Posted:

5/9/2024

Location:

C.B.J. International Elementary Magnet School

Date Available:

07/01/2024

Closing Date:

Until Filled

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TITLE: INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent

SUPERVISES: N/A

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month work year, other terms as set by Board of Education

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To strengthen and align instruction to instructional standards and learning outcomes determine by the CT State Frameworks,

district curriculum and to work in a consultative fashion with building and district administrators.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Research, prepare materials, provide content knowledge and resources to school and district staff about teaching and learning including:

• Teaching strategies

• Assessment of student skills

• Practices that promote literacy, writing and mathematics in all content areas

• Interpretation of assessment results, etc.

• Research, provide information, implement, and provide feedback regarding a range of effective and innovative practices through various learning opportunities such as:

• Individual discussions (formal and informal)

• Coaching sessions

• Demonstration lessons with pre- and post- discussion/analysis

• Study groups

• Peer Coaching

• Staff meetings

• Professional development programs.

• Assists in the planning and support for teachers in the implementation of a standards-based curriculum and appropriate instructional methodologies for all content areas based on student achievement data.

• Attends professional development and specified training to enhance skills.

• Assist the principal and the school improvement team in the planning and implementing of the school's effort to increase the proficiency of reading, writing and math across the curriculum.

• Conducts an observational walk-through with the principal to help identify strengths and weaknesses of instructional practices of the school in general.

• Performs such other related tasks as assigned by the principal.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Connecticut Teaching Certification

• Minimum of five years successful teaching experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of effective instructional practices

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and organizational skills

• Knowledge of coaching and modeling appropriate instructional strategies

• Knowledge of implementing technology into instruction

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual, English and Spanish

PERFORMANCE EVALUATION: Annually by the Principal/Director or his designee.

SALARY: $53,399-$112,557 based on experience and NLEA contract

DATE: February 7, 2022

New London Public Schools

New London, Connecticut

New London Public School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Candidates from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds are encouraged to apply.