What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach - Literacy position at Bibb County School District?
JOB SUMMARY :
The Literacy Coach has expertise in reading and writing across content areas. This position, having both content and instructional expertise, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The Coach will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding about researched-base effective instruction for teachers. The Coach will provide personalized, 1 : 1 support based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers and provide supportive professional development to promote student academic achievement.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Models best teaching methods and strategies based on the latest research and data.
- Works collaboratively with teachers, other instructional staff, administrators, School Leadership team, community members, and any other relevant service providers to analyze formative assessment data and ensure maximum use of all educational resources to improve student achievement.
- Provides / facilitates high quality, on-going professional development on instructional practices that will produce proficient learners. Training methods should include but are not limited to in-class coaching, classroom video review, co-teaching, peer observing and / or modeling; guiding teachers in reviewing student work and developing data driven lesson plans and goals with teachers.
- Provides feedback to teachers, administrators, and the District concerning the academic program at the school.
- Assists with implementing strategies specific to and across curriculum areas in standards-based classrooms.
- Works with staff to identify students needing additional support.
- Scaffolds the development of an effective assessment system based on regular examination of professional practice through analysis of student work, focused on effective feedback, and designed to support all teachers and students.
- Monitors teachers on the implementation and effectiveness of tools and strategies gained through professional development, District initiatives, and on the use of technology in classroom instruction.
- Assists teachers in the use of the Georgia Standards of Excellence and frameworks to organize the curriculum, ensure rigorous performance tasks are used in classrooms, and create common assessments.
- Performs other duties as assigned
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree in education / Master's degree preferred. Candidates must possess a valid teaching certificate in appropriate field(s). A minimum of five (5) years teaching experience with highly effective evaluations. Or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and / or training that provides the required knowledge and abilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
CERTIFICATION, LICENSE AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Salary / Terms / Benefits :
This position is grant funded and is contingent on availability of funds.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Consideration / interviews will begin as soon as a list of applicants is established. Applications / resumes will be evaluated and only those meeting the qualifications will be considered. Candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted directly. No notification will be sent to applicants except those who are selected for interviews.
BIBB COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The Bibb County School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district. A complete list of physical demands associated with the position can be obtained from HR.
