Vermont State University Randolph Center , VT 05061
Posted 2 months ago
Job Classification Description
New Teacher Instructional Regional Coach
VERMONT CAREER AND TECHNICAL TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM at Vermont State University (VTSU) - multiple positions available
Non-Bargaining Unit
Grade 13
BASIC FUNCTION
Position Type: Temporary
The Career Technical Teacher Education Program (CTTEP) instructional coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement. Their primary responsibility lies in enhancing the capabilities and knowledge of first year teachers at Career and Technical (CTE) centers across the state of Vermont, while also fostering their own ongoing learning. By promoting self-reflection, offering guidance and structure, and emphasizing strengths, collaboration, and shared concerns, the instructional coach significantly contributes to the professional growth of beginning educators across the state's regional CTE centers. Their pivotal role is to cultivate a supportive and growth-focused learning environment, which ultimately leads to improved student achievement and success.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct classroom observations and post-observation reflection meetings with candidates each year
Facilitate and attend a field observations with beginning teachers and conduct post observation reflection meetings
Conduct meetings with candidates on topics assigned by CTTEP Director
General Communication and Impromptu "Just in Time" Meetings with candidates
Attend one day in person summer training and two shorter one hour sessions in the Fall and Spring per year (10 hours)
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Direct supervision received from the Director of CTTEP.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Both current and retired teachers should be recommended by their current or former building directors as teachers with outstanding ability.
All candidates should have at least four or more years of successful classroom teaching experience, preferably at a CTE center.
Evidence of CTE Teaching Endorsement at present or in the past is preferred but not required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Knowledge:
Best Instructional Practices
CTE curriculum and proficiency standards
Basic principles of instructional coaching and mentoring
Skills:
Abilities:
Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative.
Demonstrated ability to support a diverse community and promote diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Advocates for and models equity across all practices
Recognizes and supports the stages of educators' development and helps identify and build their levels of self-efficacy to increase the effectiveness
Understands and applies theories of change that encourage a growth mindset and professional progress
Employs reflection as a strategy to self-evaluate instructional design, delivery, and response frequently
Has a strong belief that each student and teacher can grow and learn at high levels
Professionally supports teachers in creating and accomplishing goals aligned with the vision and expectations of the school and district through high-quality coaching practices
Effectively improves student outcomes by building the capacity of educators to use best practices to meet student needs
Builds trusting relationships through clear communication that is non-threatening, non-evaluative and objective
Effectively listens and communicates by asking probing and reflective questions
Models and facilitates instructional planning through intentional pacing, alignment to frameworks, and mapping out concepts to ensure that an effective sequence is followed
Models effective instructional design theories such as backward design, universal design for learning, explicit instruction, gradual release, inquiry, and/or collaborative learning
Understands assessment designs and the different modalities of assessing students
Facilitates data analysis of different formative and summative assessments to inform instruction
Utilizes a strong knowledge of evidence-based resources to meet the needs of all students and identifies options for differentiation and tiered instruction
Promotes effective, positive classroom management, and restorative practices
Has deep knowledge of Vermont's Teaching Standards
Location:
Multiple Regional Coaches will be hired for the following locations. Candidates should indicate on their application, which regions they would like to coach in
Regions:
1.Northwest: Northwest, Cold Hollow, Missisquoi Valley High Tech Centers
2.Burlington, Essex, Green Mountain Tech Centers
3.St. Johnsbury, Lyndon, North Country Tech Centers
4.Stafford and P. Hannaford Tech Centers
5.Randolph, Central, and River Bend Tech Centers
6.Hartford and River Valley Tech Centers
7.Southwest and Windham Tech Centers
Vermont State University is a part of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS). VSCS values individual differences that can be engaged in the service of learning. Diverse experiences from people of varied backgrounds inform and enrich our community. VSCS strongly encourages applications from historically marginalized and underrepresented populations. VSCS is an equal opportunity employer, in compliance with ADA requirements, and will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact our HR office for assistance with accommodations at humanresources@vermontstate.edu.
NOTE: This job is subject to a criminal background check. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the satisfactory results of this check.
This general outline illustrates the type of work which characterizes the job classification. It is not an all-encompassing statement of the specific duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of individual positions assigned to the classification.
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