Instructional Coach

• Provides organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed.
• Facilitates the intellectual and professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement.
• Provides support in analyzing student assessment data.
• Assists teachers with creating materials or specific classroom activities that are in alignment with curriculum and assessments.
• Provides encouragement, motivation, and management strategies to teachers.
• Encourages ongoing professional development for all teachers.

• Researches curriculum-related instruction to be used in the classroom to solve challenges to accomplish curriculum goals.
• Models effective and differentiated instruction when requested.
• Manages time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning.
• Works positively towards meeting identified improvement goals.
• Develops and maintains a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers and staff.
• Possesses and understands when to contact administration regarding issues of safety/ethics involving students in classroom observations.
• Participates fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations and professional research.
• Collaborates with staff to support implementing and improving instructional practices.

• Knowledge and understanding of principles and practices of curriculum lesson planning.
• Ability to learn and apply new instructional practices in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving, research, and planning skills.
• Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and teamwork.
• Desire to continue career improvement.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations.
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills.
• Demonstrate strength in organization, communication skills, and efficiency in meeting deadlines.
• Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for administrators and teachers.
• Previous coaching and teacher leadership experience.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies, conditions of learning, and teaching/learning processes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited school required.
• Current Nebraska Teaching Certificate required.
• Minimum 3 years of previous experience in coaching or teacher leadership required.

• Previous classroom teaching experience in field preferred.
• Masters in Curriculum and Instruction preferred.
• Special Education endorsement preferred.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Diversity is more than a commitment at Boys Town-it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team - one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.