Instructional Coach

Job Description:

Summary:

The instructional coach, having both content and instructional expertise will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. This position will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding of researched-based effective instruction for teachers.

Reports To: Building Principal & Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement.

• Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators.

• Communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance.

• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.

• Provide individualized, classroom-based coaching with participants to support them in implementing good instructional practices.

• Demonstrate a willingness to assume leadership positions.

• Provide organized, individual, and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed.

• Provide support in analyzing student assessment data.

• Assist teachers with instructional decisions based on assessment data when requested.

• Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.

• Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies.

• Model effective, differentiated instruction when requested.

• Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers.

• Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning.

• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals.

• Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.

• Possess an understanding of when to contact administrators regarding issues of safety/ethics.

• Perform duties as assigned by the Principal and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

• Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions.

• Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum, and assessments.

• Work collaboratively and collegially with other Instructional Coaches, curriculum specialists, and district specialists.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations.

• Committed to working with under-served students.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education.

• Missouri State Certification in Elementary or Secondary Education.

• Experience in an urban school setting is preferred.

• Bilingual ability; English required and Spanish preferred.

• Highly Qualified Status (this status requires the following) …

• Bachelor's Degree.

• Appropriate certification for the course/grade level being taught.

• Documentation of content expertise in the area being taught.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the school and classroom.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.