Reports to:Principal

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt 

Contract:11 months

Salary:Commensurate with Experience - $85,000-$95,000

Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the school Principal, the Instructional Coach will provide coaching to classroom teachers. More specifically, using a series of coaching cycles sequenced throughout the school year, the Instructional Coach will assist teachers in lesson planning, reviewing and analyzing data, identifying goals, planning actions aligned with those goals, and implementing key actions tied to observation and feedback cycles. In addition, the Instructional Coach will provide other forms of assistance to help his/her schools meet the needs of students, staff and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

TEAM LEADERSHIP 50%

• Supports the development of high-quality/effective instruction at the school site; observes and coaches teachers to improve instructional planning, teaching practice, and the use of data, assessment, and instructional technology
• Observes, coaches, and provides feedback to teachers on their instructional practice and classroom management techniques. Provide timely feedback. 
• Meets regularly with grade level/content teams to provide guidance on lesson planning, pacing, and assessment implementation
• Supports with the development and implementation of professional improvement plans for teachers based on observational and evaluation data
• Participates in ICEF Professional Development, and provides effective professional development and training when necessary to enhance instruction for all students, including those with social communication, behavioral and learning challenges.
• Serves as a member of the school site Instructional Leadership Team

TEAM LEADERSHIP 50%

• Regularly leads data meetings with teachers/teacher teams to facilitate analysis of data provided by ICEF Common Assessments, unit assessments, and formative assessments.
• Continuously monitors, tracks and analyzes student achievement data in order to identify needed supports and strategies.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 25%

• Maintains collaborative/positive relationships with colleagues
• Stays current on educational trends through professional reading, seminars, and workshops.
• Maintains work hours extending beyond school hours for other professional duties or functions such as staff meetings, school events, Saturday School, Parent Information Meetings, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree 
• Coaching experience (preferred)
• At least three-years of service as a fully credentialed classroom teacher
• Skilled in Google, Word, Excel and PowerPoint - preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must believe in and live out ICEF's Core Values. 
• Must ensure achievement of ICEF’s mission. 
• Must have an unwavering belief that all students can learn and achieve success in school 
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to foster positive working relationships. 
• Must be able to interact with stakeholders at all levels (including all staff, parents, students, and community members) in a respectful manner and provide excellent customer service. 
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Must have strong organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills. 
• Must attend and participate in ICEF staff meetings as required. 
• Must attend and participate in ICEF training programs as required. 
• Must have reliable and insured transportation. 
• Must be able to travel between schools and the home office as required as a condition of employment. 
• Must have a valid California Driver’s License.
• Must show proof and maintain a clear TB, DOJ and FBI Clearance. 
• Must provide documentation of eligibility to work in US.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Clear California (or other State) teaching credential

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; frequently required to talk or hear; and occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and/or use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to move and/or lift up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

I understand and agree to comply with the Job Description as set forth above and that compliance with these duties and requirements are a condition of my employment at ICEF Public Schools.