What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Instructional Coaching & Advanced Teaching Roles position at Gaston County Schools Career Site?
Definition
The Director of Instructional Coaching and Advanced Teaching Roles will serve as a senior member of the Academic Services team and the leader of the Gaston County Schools Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) program and Instructional Coaching (IC) Program. They will partner directly with district leadership and schools to develop and implement the ATR program and IC program which are both new to Gaston County Schools. The Director will support continued program development, coordinate steps for implementation, provide thought partnership and support for school leaders, and provide coaching and professional development for educators serving in the IC & ATR positions. In addition, they will engage stakeholders and lead the continuous improvement process throughout implementation.
Duties and Responsibilities
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Serve as a senior member of the Academic Services team by leading the Advanced Teaching Roles program and Instructional Coaching Program.
• Direct, lead, and develop a team of school-based Instructional Coaches and Advanced Teaching Roles (ATR) teachers.
• Lead the development and implementation of the Gaston County Schools Advanced Teaching Roles Program.
• Develop and lead an instructional coaching strategy in GCS that includes the instructional coaches at all Title I schools, ATR Lead Teachers, and ATR Reach Teachers.
• Manage all aspects, including budget, compliance, and programmatic, of the Advanced Teaching Roles Grant that has been awarded to Gaston County Schools.
• Partner with GCS district leadership and school leaders to ensure the ATR program & instructional coaching are implemented successfully.
• Coordinate steps for program implementation through partnership with ATR program schools, academic services, human resources, communications, and other district departments.
• Provide thought partnership and support for school leaders to ensure ATR program implementation meets the needs of the students and teachers at their school.
• Provide coaching and professional development opportunities for the educators serving in advanced teaching roles.
• Develop a comprehensive system for tracking ATR program progress and impact.
• Support recruitment and retention of ATR program educators.
• Lead the ATR program with a focus on driving for results and data to inform instructional practices, monitor student progress, and adjust strategies to maximize impact.
• Develop processes, procedures, data collection & analysis, timelines, handbooks, FAQs, etc. to support consistent, successful implementation of the ATR program.
• Lead meetings, PLCs, professional learning, etc. for various stakeholder groups to support understanding of the ATR program.
• Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and Google Workspace, specifically Sheets.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of grammar, spelling and vocabulary.
• General knowledge of common word processing, spreadsheet, and file maintenance programs.
• General knowledge of the principles of organization and administration.
• Excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Ability to analyze data, determine possible options, and make appropriate decisions based on the facts and specific situations.
• Ability to use sound judgment in working with difficult situations and under short time limits.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to compose formal written business communications.
• Ability to generate computer reports, such as spreadsheets, tables, charts, mail merge from spreadsheets and databases.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person and in written form with a variety of audiences.
• Ability to be tactful and courteous.
• Ability to be organized, concise, logical, and efficient.
• Ability to sort and distribute documents.
• Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and to develop standard reports from those records.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to respond to questions based on considerable knowledge of the department.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, school test coordinators, teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Exceptional attendance record.
• Strong understanding of curriculum development, instructional strategies, data-driven decision-making, and culturally relevant or trauma-informed practices to support diverse student populations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate others, manage budgets, and engage diverse stakeholder groups.
Physical Requirements
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. The employee occasionally is required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Must possess the visual acuity to prepare data, work with record processes, and do extensive reading and research.
Minimum Education and Experience
• Education: Master’s degree in Education or related field is required
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience as an Educator;
• Proven record of improving student achievement data at the school or district level
• Proven experience with Advanced Teaching Roles, instructional coaching, and program/project management is highly preferred
• Experience providing support for instructional leaders and Principals
• Preferred experience in leading or supporting change management initiatives and driving for results in school transformation or turnaround efforts.
This Position Reports Directly to: Academic Services (Associate Superintendent of Academic Services)
Classification: Exempt
Salary: North Carolina Central Office Salary Schedule
Department: Curriculum and Instruction
Terms of Employment: Full-time, 12-month position
Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with district policies and procedures.
Funding: This position will be funded through the advanced teacher roles grant (PRC 0022) that has been awarded to Gaston County Schools for 3 years starting in 2025. Following the 3-year grant period, this position will be sustained using Title I and/or Title II grant funds.
Disclaimer
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to perform this job.
If offered a position, prospective employee must pass a required health exam, criminal records check, and drug test.
Created 02/2025 TKales
