| Description: | | Summary
The Instructional Coach will collaborate with the principal to facilitate the instructional program. The Instructional Coach will work directly with teachers modeling classroom-based strategies, providing collaborative and one-on-one support, and facilitating teacher inquiry and related professional development.
Job duties of the instructional coach are assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction in conjunction with the building principal.
Essential Duties
Curriculum Specialist
Assist teachers in the acquisition of appropriate, district approved resources for students
Understand key components of different program, and how those look in the classroom
Share research, best practices with school staff
Work with staff to align resources and practices with the approved curriculum
Align the written, taught and tested curriculum
Adjust pacing and curriculum guides to ensure alignment with guaranteed curriculum
Assist with the selection and evaluation of resources district-wide
Data Analyst
Ensure that student achievement data is informing instructional decisions
Assist staff with the compilation and analysis of student achievement data
Lead data dialogues with staff to ensure instruction is based on data
Organize assessment processes used to determine student performance; assist with flexible grouping appropriate to the instructional process; communicate the analysis of data to administration and staff.
Learning Facilitator
Align site and district professional development with district foci
Collaborate with school and district leadership to align change initiatives to school and district vision
Collaborate and support teachers to achieve common goals
Plan and facilitate professional development at school and district-wide that aligns with the principles of effective adult learning
Increase instructional skills of novice staff
Provide on-going job-embedded professional development to school and district staff
Create a positive learning environment, with a continual emphasis on staff improving their professional abilities
Facilitate and support department/team meetings
Instructional Specialist
Communicate clearly and accurately
Use questioning and discussion techniques with staff to support professional learning
Provide feedback to staff
Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness
Demonstrate knowledge of pedagogy
Assist staff with the designing coherent instruction
Assist staff with the selection of appropriate instructional goals
Model, co-teach instruction aligned with district foci
Observe school and district staff to support their instructional needs
Catalyst for Change
Meet with building administration on a regular (weekly) basis to monitor the implementation of instructional strategies appropriate to support Reading and/or Math within the content areas.
Display behaviors and attitudes that align with building and district vision
Understand the change process and align professional practices
General Responsibilities
Support the mission and vision of the Neosho School District.
Work in classrooms to provide sustained, job-embedded support by observing, modeling, co-teaching, mentoring, providing feedback, identifying resources, and problem-solving with teachers.
Facilitate and support department/team meetings. Communicate effectively with administrators, parents, staff, and community organizations with regard to student progress/needs.
Organize assessment processes used to determine student performance; assist with flexible grouping appropriate to the instructional process; communicate the analysis of data to administration and staff.
Meet with building administration on a regular (weekly) basis to monitor the implementation of instructional strategies appropriate to support Reading and/or Math within the content areas.
Provide/facilitate targeted and ongoing staff development activities to include summer training.
Stay abreast of new technologies to facilitate and support student learning, data management, and communication.
Uphold and enforce board policy, administrative procedures, and school rules/regulations including but not limited to:
Acceptable use of technology
Sexual and racial harassment
Child abuse reporting
Health and safety including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan
Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curricular modifications/classroom strategies.
Interact with students, parents, and staff in a professional manner demonstrating tolerance of individual differences, patience, and sensitivity.
Maintain appropriate work habits, including regular and punctual attendance; timely submission of required reports; participate in staff, department, and committee/team meetings; contribute to SIT/IEP activities.
Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state and federal laws.
Attend/assist with school events; organize/supervise field trips; etc.
Help to sustain the profession by supervising student teachers, observers, paraeducators, and aides.
Facilitate academic assistance to students before and after regular school hours.
Obtain instructional resources and materials through processes outlined by the principal.
Supervise students at school by monitoring hallways and common areas.
Be prepared to implement the Building Crisis Plan; actively participate in response drills.
Maintain a safe and well-organized instructional space.
Respond to change in a productive manner.
Strive to communicate the positive aspects of our school program to the public in word and deed.
Other duties as assigned by the Principal, or other building or district administration.
Professional Responsibilities
Adhere to contractual responsibilities
Reflect on coaching practices
Maintain accurate records related to interactions as a coach within building and district
Grow and develop professionally
Show professionalism
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate
Terms of Employment
Teacher contract + 10 days
Position includes $4000 stipend
Evaluation
Annually by building principal
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