Instructional Coach-High

POSITION TITLE : Instructional Coach, High School

REPORTS TO : High School Principal

JOB SUMMARY : Instructional specialists interact with teachers on all aspects of instruction, including planning, assessing learning, and differentiating to meet students' needs. The instructional specialist helps lead the building in the absence of the building principal. However, the role of the instructional specialist is non-supervisory, separate, and apart from the evaluative role of the principal / supervisor of the teacher. The instructional specialist advocates for, facilitates, and supports the work of the teachers, but never performs evaluation.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITES : 1. Work with district / building administrators and Building Professional Development

Committee (BPDC) to facilitate high quality job-embedded professional development for district and building staff to refine their knowledge and skills. Professional development could include, but be limited to : in-class coaching; observing; modeling; analyzing student work; developing lesson plans based on student needs; data analysis; integration of technology; co-planning; and teacher study groups. Examples of Work Performed :

• Analyze building and district student achievement data and implementation data to guide the development of training for teachers.
• Documents evidence in improving student achievement in classrooms / buildings.
• Analyze school and content area data for declines, or lower than anticipated growth, for follow-up root cause analyses.
• Provide support in co-leading data analysis with teachers to create strategy and skill embedding plans.
• Develop and help monitor 15-30-45 day support plans which include specific improvement actions and indicators of success with teachers.
• Role play, model, and practice effective coaching conversations related to instructional and classroom management strategies.
• Support individuals or teams of teachers in addressing persistent problems in their instruction or classroom management.
• Engage in conversations with teachers about planning, reflecting, and problem solving with the intent of building autonomy and interdependence.
• Interact with teachers on all aspects of instruction, including planning, assessing learning, and differentiating to meet students' needs.
• Train teachers on the administration and use of formative and summative assessments.
• Provide professional development sessions for district trainings and site trainings.
• Meet with administrators and teachers to facilitate professional learning, student work analysis, and reflective instruction.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION : Advanced college degree in specific content area, curriculum and instruction, administration, or related education field / Current teaching certificate issued by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for the grade levels of the building assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE : Broad knowledge of curriculum, instruction and assessment; Extensive knowledge of Missouri Learning Standards; Knowledge of various instructional delivery models; Knowledge of research-based and evidence-based instructional strategies

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED : Requires a minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience in elementary school; Requires evidence of improving student achievement; Training and practical experience in instructional management, effective teaching models, curriculum development, implementation and evaluation. Experience leading professional development for others preferred

SKILLS / ABILITIES :

students, and the community

phone, and via email

PowerPoint (presentations), and Google Apps (Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, and to lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required included close vision, distance vision, the ability to adjust and focus, and depth perception. Specific hearing abilities required include normal conversation, phone conversation, and isolating voices in multiple conversations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / CONDITIONS : Primarily inside working conditions.

EQUIPMENT / TOOLS / MATERIALS USED : Computer, copier, scanner, projector, telephone, calculator.

REQUIRED PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT : None

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Assigned to a teacher contract, plus 10 additional work days and extended hours beyond the regular contract day; teacher compensation and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Tuition Reimbursement) as provided by the Board of Education plus a $8,000 extra-duty compensation. Note : This position may be subject to social security withholding, and only partial credit for the Public School Retirement System. The Hazelwood School District has not received definitive guidance on which positions in the district may be affected. When the District receives a determination, prospective and current employees will be informed.

Prepared by : Eric Arbetter, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum & Elementary School Education Approved : Mr. Keith Bausman, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources The statements contained within this document are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the position. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, management reserves the right to revise the position or to require that other or

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different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological changes). This job description does not create an employment contract.