School-Based Instructional Coach

DARE COUNTY SCHOOLS

School-Based Instructional Coach

Reports to: Directors of Elementary and Secondary Instruction and Building Principal

Purpose: To provide instructional support and coaching to teachers and/or instructional assistants to ensure that each student is able to reach his or her academic potential; Instructional Coaches will support and model best practices through coaching cycles, on-demand coaching, and group professional development in order to affect measurable improvements in teaching and learning.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Brief video description

• Ensure continuous professional development of instructional staff through coaching cycles, on-demand coaching, and school-wide professional development
• Support designated teachers with consistent weekly observation, feedback, goal setting, and training (not related to evaluations)
• Provide lesson-planning and unit-planning support to designated teachers on an as-needed basis, with an emphasis on Beginning Teachers
• Lead teachers in reflective conversations, self-analysis, and self-observation to:
• • identify areas for instructional and professional growth,
  • set meaningful and realistic short- and long-term instructional goals,
  • and plan the next steps toward the achievement of those goals
• Model instructional strategies with teachers and instructional staff in classrooms to support instructional goals
• Promote, model, and teach the use of consistent instructional frameworks and research-based strategies
• Identify trends through data analysis and classroom observations to determine professional development needs across the school
• Collaborate with school and district staff to develop, support, and facilitate professional learning sessions
• Support teachers and instructional staff in establishing and maintaining classroom management systems in which students are actively engaged and supported
• Maintain detailed records of observations, goals, and supports provided to instructional staff
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and participate in regular professional learning to improve knowledge and skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

• Masterful knowledge of instructional best practices and content standards
• Demonstrated leadership ability resulting in the professional growth of colleagues
• Communicate clearly and effectively with instructional staff, school administrators, and district staff
• Motivate and inspire students and adults
• Model effective classroom management and instruction at various grade levels
• Analyze data to determine necessary core and supplemental instruction
• Maintain a caseload of teacher coachees, providing consistent observation and training
• Deal proactively with work-related problems
• Comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information relevant to instructional coaching, instructional best practices, MTSS, district-wide initiatives, and other topics as appropriate
• Build and sustain relationships with educators from various disciplines
• Organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner
• Facilitate educators, both individuals and groups, through the change process to consensus
• Lead crucial conversations to support positive outcomes for students and staff

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education; Master’s Degree preferred
• Five years of experience at the grade-span level as a teacher or administrator
• Working knowledge of MTSS, instructional coaching, data collection and analysis, and students with disabilities
• Preferred: Prior experience coaching teachers to implement changes and facilitating professional learning

Revised: April 2024