The Instructional Coach will collaborate with classroom teachers to support student learning and enhance teaching practices. The Instructional Coach will help the teachers analyze student data and support teachers in the areas of curriculum, instruction and assessment. In order to meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized, one-on-one support based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers. The Instructional Coach will also work directly with students on targeted interventions. He/she will examine student data, identify students in need of additional support, assemble appropriate materials and deliver these targeted interventions. The Instructional Coach will report to the Assistant Principal regularly, and the Principal, as necessary.
Role Responsibilities:
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may include, but are not limited to, the following:)
Analyze class and grade-level data to share insights with teachers/staff and inform instructional practices.
Assists in collection of baseline data for the school.
Facilitate meetings of Professional Learning Communities.
Observe teacher practice and provide feedback to individual teachers.
Support teachers and staff in the use of school data systems.
Support school-based administration and school leadership teams.
Demonstrate 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 in making instructional decisions based on data.
Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.
Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies.
Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with curriculum.
Provide teachers resources related to instruction and curriculum.
Provide assistance in researching instructional and/or curriculum issues.
Model effective, differentiated instruction when requested.
Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers.
Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers.
Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning.
Work positively toward meeting identified school improvement goals.
Assist with development of curriculum, instruction and assessments.
Create aligned pacing guides.
Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.
Possess an understanding of when to contact administrators regarding issues of safety/ethics.
Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, coaches collaboration meetings, 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 interventionists.
Look into/research new research-based programs and curriculums as necessary for the teachers.
Analyze student performance data, determine students in need of intervention, design and deliver student interventions to small groups of students.
Perform duties as assigned by the Principal.
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of:
Professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement.
How positive work relationships affect teachers and Administration.
Research-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance.
Individualized, classroom-based coaching with participants to support them in their needs as necessary.
Ability to:
Prepare teachers in providing a rich and engaging teaching environment to meet students’ needs.
Interpret student data.
Effectively express ideas orally and in writing.
To establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
Design and deliver effective interventions to small groups of students.
TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:
Florida Department of Education Certificate in appropriate content
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Experience in instructional remediation and enrichment
Experience in instruction in professional development
Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment is in a school campus setting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
How much daily/weekly on-the-job time is spent on the following physical activities?
AMOUNT OF TIME: (Under 1/3, Up To 2/3, Over 2/3)
Stand: up to 2/3
Walk: up to 2/3
Sit: under 1/3
Reach with hands and arms: over 2/3
Climb or balance: under 1/3
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: up to 2/3
Talk or hear: over 2/3
Taste or smell: under 1/3
MEDICAL BENEFITS:
The (position) shall receive the same health benefits as other full-time employees of the school.
PAID TIME OFF (PTO):
The (position) follows a (twelve) 12-month work schedule.
The position shall be granted ten accrued (10) PTO days and ten (10) vacation days annually. Calculated and prorated on an annualized basis upon approval by the Board.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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