Instructional Coach

Position: Instructional Coach

Campus: Campus To Be Determined

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Immediate Supervisor(s): Principal

Pay Grade: Per Compensation Manual https://www.dickinsonisd.org/page/hr.compensation

Days Employed: Per Compensation Manual https://www.dickinsonisd.org/page/hr.compensation

POSITION SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of this position is to work directly with classroom teachers on the delivery of high-quality instruction
The instructional coach will work with building administration, district-level staff, and other instructional coaches to strengthen instruction and increase student learning
The instructional coach will support data findings and provide instructional coaching as an integral part of the instructional team
This position will be required to have a strong knowledge of effective teaching practices that address differentiated instruction and digital learner
This position will serve as a liaison between campus and district staff to support and implement district instructional initiatives, provide job-embedded professional development, and accomplish specific campus/district goals

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
Valid Texas teaching certificate with general education certification
ESL certification (preferred)

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Advanced knowledge of curriculum, instructional strategies, and best practices
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Classroom management
Professional learning delivery/facilitation
Knowledge of intervention strategies, differentiation of instruction, and technology integration when modeling for teachers
Ability to gather, interpret, and present educational data (e.g. program monitoring, documentation of intervention)
Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Experience:
At least five years of successful teaching experience in the assigned level/subject

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
These statements are intended to describe the major purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Collaboration & Communication:
Meet regularly with individual teachers and teams to collaborate and support the delivery of instruction
Develop connections and builds relationships with campus staff
Work collaboratively with teachers to develop lessons and refine the curriculum
Serve as a communication link between campus and the Educational Services/Technology Departments
Alternative methods of instruction
All other duties as assigned

Instructional Coach:
Work in collaboration with campus administration, content and intervention specialists, and others as part of the campus instructional leadership team
Exhibit professionalism at all times and see collaborative work as a process to arrive at a solution that will aid student learning
Work collaboratively on an adult team possessing varied learning and teaching styles

Curriculum:
Ensure the direction, goals, and objectives of the district are understood and implemented, including the district Curriculum Management Plan
Model district-supported instructional strategies/lessons based on district curriculum

Data:
Work collaboratively with the campus leadership team to analyze and interpret assessment data to improve instruction
Analyze data and facilitate discussions about student/campus/district data with campus leadership and content/grade-level teams
Work closely with teachers using district data to guide instruction to meet identified campus/student needs

Professional Growth and Development:
Plan and facilitate professional learning based on the DISD Curriculum Management Guide and the campus needs
Build campus capacity through on-site professional learning based on data analysis
Mentor teachers
Attend district meeting and professional learning
Continue to grow professionally
Provide professional development to various stakeholder groups in methods of integrating technology in the delivery of the curriculum

Technology:
Understand the digital learner and promote/model digital learning
Assist in integrating technology

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervise assigned instructional paraprofessionals

MENTAL DEMANDS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

Regular attendance
Maintain emotional control under stress
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours
Frequent walking
Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks, classroom or adaptive equipment
Work with frequent interruptions
Work inside may work outside
Regular exposure to noise, fluorescent lighting
Repetitive hand motions

EVALUATIONS:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually