Delaware Area Career Center
Title : Instructional Coach (2025-2026 School Year)
Reports to : Director of Secondary Operations
Work Schedule : 185-Day Full-Time Teacher Contract
Primary Job Function :
- The Delaware Area Career Center Instructional Coach is responsible for building teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices. The DACC Instructional Coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. This job description is a comprehensive list of essential functions. Essential functions are job duties a staff member must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Minimum Qualifications :
Valid Ohio teacher's license or certificate appropriate for the assignmentExperience with instructional technologyMinimum of three years teaching experience (career-technical teaching preferred)Design :
Responsible for designing and coordinating processes for teachers who are new to DACC. This can include but is not limited to :New teacher orientationMonthly new teacher meetingsTraining and coordinating mentors for new teachersWorking with the various support departments for teachersResponsible for designing a variety of professional learning opportunities. This includes but is not limited to :Working with the Director of Secondary OperationsWorking with High School administratorsOversee Professional Learning Communities workResponsible for designing and coordinating staff development activities, including the Entry Year and mentor programResponsible for utilizing best practices for designing engaging student workSupport :
Responsible for supporting teacher developmentResponsible for supporting the new teacher induction activitiesResponsible for supporting teachers' achievement of goals by using coaching strategies that gradually release responsibility for implementing instructional practices to the teacherResponsible for supporting staff by serving as a thought partner by listening to staff and responding to their needsResponsible for finding resources that support teachers social-emotional competency and emotional intelligenceResponsible for supporting a variety of instructional and professional development initiatives. This includes but is not limited to :Local Professional Development CommitteeResident Educator mentor / Program coordinatorResponsible for supporting staff in the use of research-based instructional strategies, conditions of learning and assessment driven instructionTechnology & Data :
Responsible for working with staff and administration to analyze student data, diagnose instructional needs, and identify research-based strategies to close gapsResponsible for training for staff and students in the use of instructional technologyResponsible for taking instructional technology training learned from vendors and train staff and studentsResponsible for managing the instructional aspects of the district Learning Management SystemResponsible for running reports, analyzing data and advising staff and students on how to best utilize instructional technology in order to master learning objectivesImplementation :
Responsible for monitoring the implementation of the district policies and proceduresResponsible for modeling the implementation of an effective lessonResponsible for contributing to the development and implementation the district's continuous improvement planResponsible for preparing budget recommendations that enable the implementation of professional development objectivesProfessional Responsibilities :
Responsible for upholding board policies and following administrative proceduresResponsible for maintaining visibility in the community and promoting a professional image of the school districtResponsible for developing a strategy to accomplish personal performance objectives within specified timelinesResponsible for observing established school hoursResponsible for enforcing applicable Ohio Revised CodesResponsible for participating in professional growth opportunities.Responsible for accepting personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.Responsible for striving to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for othersResponsible for keeping current with advances in technology and how it relates to specific job responsibilitiesResponsible for respecting personal privacy and maintaining confidentiality.Responsible for watching for student behavior that may include a problem and reporting those concerns to the appropriate administrator. This includes but is not limited to :ProfanityExcessive teasingBullyingDistressResponsible for wearing appropriate work attire and maintaining a neat appearanceEnsuring Student Safety :
Employees shall be expected to exercise reasonable care with respect to the safety of students and student property. Employees shall discharge their duties and responsibilities to students and property according to the applicable Laws, State guidelines and Board policies.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :
Knowledge of adult learning theoriesKnowledge of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learnerKnowledge of FERPA, IDEA and HIPPAKnowledge of federal, state, and local policies related to studentsKnowledge of child development, instructional strategies and practices applicable to assignmentKnowledge of existing and emerging education and instructional technologies and softwareKnowledge of research-based instructional strategies and models for improving instructional practicesKnowledge of data collection and analysis; ability to assist teachers with making data driven instructional decisionsKnowledge of behavior and classroom management techniquesKnowledge of all DACC adopted softwareKnowledge of English grammar, spelling and punctuationSkilled at effective verbal and written communicationSkilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problemsSkilled in collaboration and decision-making, seeking consensus whenever possibleSkilled in conflict resolutionSkilled at developing rapport and interacting effectively with students and staffAbility to utilize equitable teaching practicesAbility to implement technology with students utilizing data and reports aligned to instructional best practicesAbility to perform oral reading to students individually or in groups.Ability to understand, apply and use personal computers and software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Ability to handle behavioral and emotionally charged situations in a calm and effective mannerAbility to work with students to provide feedback, maintain an orderly atmosphere, and foster a safe and healthy school environmentAbility to demonstrate sound judgment and emotional stabilityAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to assist students with various physical and intellectual needsAbility to maintain accurate records and write reports and logsAbility to "think outside the box"Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of actionAbility to interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and proceduresAbility to promote positive staff moraleAbility to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraintsAbility to engage in self-evaluation with regards to leadership, performance and professional growthAbility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with othersWorking Conditions
The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), economic status, age, disability or military status.Working Conditions - While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and hear. The employee is required to have dexterity of hands and fingers. The employee is required to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the incumbent is seated or walking at will and must be able to push, pull, lift and carry over 25 pounds on occasion. Generally acceptable working environment with limited exposure to unpleasant conditions. Exposure to such conditions may make the working environment unpleasant or cause discomfort occasionally but has minor impact on personal safety and / or mental well-being. Safety is essential to job performance. All employees are required to comply with workplace health / safety regulations and district policies when duties entail any of the following situations :Encounters with aggressive, angry, rude or unpleasant individualsExposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, odors, slippery / uneven surfaces, etc.Exposure to blood-borne pathogens or contagious diseases.Exposure to severe weather conditions or temperature extremes.Movements that require balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.Operating or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.Performing tasks that require complex sequencing, dexterity, strength, stamina, etc.Traveling to meetings and work assignments.Working at heights, in confined spaces, or under diminished / variable lighting.Drug and Alcohol-Free Environment - The district maintains a drug and alcohol-free work environment to prevent the adverse impact of substance abuse on employee performance and protect the rights of co-workers and the public.Flexible Work Environments - are important to many individuals. Remote work opportunities may exist for this position when it is appropriate and feasible.Driving Requirement - This job description may require driving. Any employee who chooses or is asked to drive a DACC vehicle for work related community business must receive written annual authorization to do so.The working conditions 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.
The Delaware Area Career Center Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), economic status, age, disability or military status. This job description summary does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. This job description is subject to change in response to funding variables, emerging technologies, improved operating procedures, productivity factors, and unforeseen events.
