Primary Purpose
Work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to provide job-embedded professional learning and opportunities for reflection to impact student learning. Work directly with teachers to plan and deliver highly effective first-time instruction that provides equity of access for learners. Work with campus and district administrators, as well as other instructional coaches, to support data informed instruction and to research, identify, and foster the use of best instructional practices to meet the needs of learners. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
Qualifications
Education / Certification / Licensure
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Valid Texas Teacher Certification, specific to one of the assigned areas
Valid Texas ESL Certification for elementary instructional coaches
Special Knowledge / Skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively with adult learners
Working knowledge of computer software and multimedia tools
Leadership and problem-solving skills
Embrace CCISD instructional philosophy and initiatives
Demonstrated expertise in the following areas :
- Content knowledge
- Standards-based instruction
- Instructional strategies and best practices
- Effective instruction for diverse learners
- Data interpretation
- Professional learning creation and delivery
- Adult learning theory
- Integration of technology
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience specific to assigned content area
Varied grade levels of instructional experience preferred
Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
Experience working with adult learners, planning and delivering professional learning preferred
Leadership experience (such as lead teacher, department head, curriculum writer, etc.) preferred
Demonstrated technology skills, including effective integration of technology into curriculum
Strong data analysis skills
Major Responsibilities and Duties
Facilitating the instructional design process using district curriculum documents and existing assessment dataMeeting with individual and teams of teachers to support the planning and delivery of effective instruction designed to meet the needs of all learnersUsing collaborative study as a process to derive solutions that impact student learningSharing theory, research, and resources to support best instructional practicesSupporting teacher directed, or campus-wide, inquiry into problems of practice through observation, data collection, data analysis, and reflectionProviding opportunities for, and facilitating, reflection and self-assessment among teachersSupporting novice teachers' design and delivery of effective instructionCompleting mandatory coaching cycle(s) focused on classroom management for all teachers new to the profession and as requested coaching cycle(s) for experienced teachers.Demonstrating and co-teaching in classrooms to model effective classroom management, formative assessment and student-centered instructionSupporting teachers in the implementation of the teaching-assessing cycleGuiding individual and teams of teachers in using data (formative and summative) to inform the planning, monitoring, and assessing of student learning and instructional effectiveness.Providing, or assisting with, other forms of job-embedded professional learning for CCISD staff, such as book studies, learning walks, PLCs, etc.Modeling effective use of technology for teaching and learning during collaboration with teachers and through classroom demonstration.Developing relationships and connections with campus staff and district support personnelSupporting administration in their role as instructional leadersProviding feedback and support to teachers and administrators as they implement CCISD and campus initiativesWorking with the Campus Administrative Team and campus teachers to enact positive instructional changeRemaining current in content and instructional pedagogy and model life-long learning by : attending professional learning sessions, referencing current professional literature, and engaging in personalized PL to support campus and district developmentPresenting topics of current instructional or technology interest at district and regional professional learning eventsBuilding capacity in teams to self-facilitate collaborative team meetingsActively supporting teachers in various grade levels, building increasing expertise about district curriculum and the needs of learnersEstablishing and pursuing yearly goals for growth as an instructional coach and a content specialistAttending job-embeddedExhibiting CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, andActively engaging in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear CreekStay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.Researching district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to takingParticipating as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and contentDemonstrating proficient levels of technologyParticipating fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.Utilizing time wisely for effective management of jobMaintaining punctuality in daily work times, appointments, andMeeting task completion deadlines established byMaintaining friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.Working cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school / department are met.Maintaining a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).Performing other duties and accept other responsibilities asWorking Conditions
Mental Demands
Effective verbal and written communication; concentration while performing duties; ability to maintain emotional and professional control under stress
Physical Demands / Environmental Factors
Frequent district-wide travel; moderate standing, walking, bending, lifting
Term : 192 days
