DIVISION OF SPECIAL PROJECTS TEACHER-INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

Elizabeth Board of Education

Elizabeth, New Jersey

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:                      Teacher/Instructional Coach

Qualifications:

1. Valid Standard New Jersey Teaching Certification.

1. English, Math, and/or Reading Specialist Endorsement(s) preferred.

1. Minimum of three (3) years experience in the area of public school education, with related in-classroom teaching experiences.

1. Effective communication skills.

1. Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Reports to:            Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities:

1. Mentors and coaches teachers in instructional strategies

1. Assists teachers in screening and diagnostic activities, monitoring intervention strategies and student progress.

1. Models effective, research-based, instructional techniques in the classroom to train teachers with the goal of providing opportunities for all students to participate and succeed

1. Coordinates training for professional staff to address identified areas of need

1. Tutors students as needed.

1. Teaches classes as assigned.

1. Assists teachers in the administration, collection, analysis, and dissemination of formative and summative assessment results.

1. Plans and conducts grade level and/or content area meetings regarding instructional matters at the building administrator’s request.

1. Assists in building peer relationships in order to effectively implement all aspects of the E.B.O.E. approved curricula.

1. Works with school administrator to monitor and plan a high quality instructional program for the entire school population.

1. Monitors program implementation by maintaining accurate records of support through classroom visits, team meetings, mentoring, coaching, modeling lessons, etc.

1. Attends professional development seminars as requested by the district and/or principal.

1. Collaborates with and becomes an integral part of instructional leadership teams and work closely with building administrators to plan professional development.

1. Maintains regular communication with general education, special education, bilingual education building professional staff regarding instructional progress and needs of students.

1. Assists students in developing desirable work habits and study skills.

1. Accepts and carries out assigned responsibilities for co-curricular activities with building professional staff.

1. Develops, maintains, and supports a classroom and school environment that is conducive to effective learning and appropriate to the maturity, interest, and ability of all students.

1. Participates in faculty and committee meetings as required by the building administrator.

1. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and the policies of the Elizabeth Board of Education relative to the student.

1. Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the building administrator.

Terms of Employment:

               Ten (10) months or Eleven (11) months; tenurable

Evaluated by the building principal, consistent with statute, code and collective negotiations agreement.

Compensation and benefits as established by the Administrator’s collective negotiations agreement.

Date Approved:     August 18, 2005

Rev’d.: