What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach : Math position at Apache Junction Unified School District?
Apache Junction Unified School District
Job Description
Classification : 202 / 204 day Full-time, Exempt
Job Title : Instructional Coach : Math Specialist - Elementary
Location : District Office
Reports To : Director of Educational Services
Salary Range : $46,700 (based on education and experience)
Job Goal
Provide ongoing support to teachers with evidence-based methods, instructional strategies and materials to increase teacher proficiency and student achievement.
Essential Duties and Functions
- Support teachers through observation and coaching for implementation and facilitation of instruction through : Demonstration lessons with pre and post discussions and analysis Observing classroom practices and gives immediate feedback to refine instructional approaches. Professional Learning Community meetings
- Provide ongoing support and mentoring for new teachers
- Provide ongoing support to teachers during curriculum adoptions
- Identify and monitor key performance indicators for instructional programming and recommend adjustments based on outcomes
- Support a professional development program in conjunction with the Human Resources Department which supports world class instructional practices in every classroom
- Effectively plan and deliver staff development as well as attend staff development to stay immersed in scientifically-researched best practice
- Utilize current technology / computer skills; continuously updates knowledge and skills of leading edge instructional and communication technologies
- Establish positive relationships and collaborate through open lines of communication with staff and colleagues
- Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum and assessment for elementary level instruction
- Advocate for the well being of all students by demonstrating practices that build social emotional wellness
- Skilled at working with others in a professional learning environment, including mentoring and coaching teachers and modeling effective teaching practices
- If position is grant-funded, perform such other duties and responsibilities to align with program specifics.
- Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice
Essential Supervisory Duties
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.
Professional Core Competencies
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Such alternatives to the above required & preferred qualifications as the Superintendent / Designee may find appropriate and acceptable
Physical Requirements — District Office
Positions in this classification typically require : stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, standing, walking, sitting, finger or manual dexterity, repetitive finger motion, speaking, hearing, seeing (with correction), focusing ability, or other factors applicable to this job. Employees may be subject to travel, odors, dust, poor ventilation, workspace restrictions, and loud noises. Duties may require employee to drive a vehicle, be exposed to outside weather conditions including extreme heat or cold, wind and rain. Employees may be required to lift or exert up to 30 pounds of force to move objects occasionally, and up to 10 pounds of force to move objects frequently. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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.
This job description is intended to be representative of the work performed by employees in this position and is not all-inclusive. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities as defined by the supervisor .
Notice of Non-Discrimination
The Apache Junction Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation) or disability in its employment practices.
Salary : $46,700
