What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Programs Coach - 12 Month position at Houston County?
HOUSTON COUNTY SCHOOLS
JOB TITLE: Instructional Programs Coach
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution.
- Valid Alabama teaching certificate.
- Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience.
- Must meet background clearance requirements as specified by Alabama statutes.
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Instructional Programs Coordinator/Designee
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Demonstrates support for the school system and its vision, goals, and priorities.
- Facilitates school-based high-quality professional development, working with teachers to refine their knowledge and skills of technology to differentiate and enhance student learning.
- Utilizes technology to plan and provide and provide instruction and facilitate student learning.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the prescribed curriculum, current educational research, and technology tools; exhibits skills in implementing the best instructional practices and varied teaching methods, to address student learning styles and achieve meaningful and measurable outcomes, in accordance with the course of study guidelines and student learning objectives.
- Models appropriate and innovative use of technology for students/teachers.
- Facilitates and monitors the integration of technology in the classroom.
- Utilizes various training vehicles including in-class coaching, peer observing and/or modeling of technology integration strategies, demonstration, one on one.
- Monitors instructional effectiveness and progress using tools and strategies gained through professional development.
- Selects develops, modifies, and/or adapts materials and resources which support learning objectives and address students’ varying learning styles, backgrounds, and special needs.
- Collaborates on the design and implementation of programs and initiatives in instructional technology.
- Investigates and demonstrates ways to infuse technology into teaching strategies, techniques, and classroom management.
- Conducts conferences with classroom teachers on the use of instructional technology.
- Monitors and evaluates the content relevance and effectiveness of instructional technology in terms of established objectives.
- Performs site surveys to assess critical areas of need in district schools.
- Encourages self-assessment by teachers and assists them in developing plans for improving performance.
- Develops training materials/reference handouts for teachers.
- Supports and promotes the appropriate and ethical use of technology with regard to privacy and copyright issues.
- Uses appropriate techniques and strategies to enhance the application of critical, creative, and evaluative thinking capabilities of teachers.
- Provides instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.
- Participates in technology-specific professional development activities regularly.
- Engages in personal professional growth, adheres to professional standards, and demonstrates professional ethics, sound judgment, and leadership.
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality regarding/student/school/workplace matters.
- Demonstrates initiative in identifying potential problems and/or opportunities for improvement in areas of responsibility.
- Reports potential problems, unusual events, or work irregularities to appropriate administrative or supervisory personnel.
- Responds to inquiries, requests, constructive feedback, concerns and/or complaints in a timely and positive manner.
- Maintains and submits reports, records, and correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.
- Properly uses and cares for equipment and material resources of the school system.
- Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state, federal, and local regulations.
- Reports absences and takes leave in accordance with Board policies and procedures; prepares for substitutes according to Board policies and school procedures.
- Performs any other job-related duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrates knowledge of technology curriculum and standards.
- Must have classroom experience utilizing technology curriculum and standards.
- Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication skills.
- Effective interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on communication and collaboration with a wide variety of people and groups, to effectively facilitate peer coaching and staff development.
- Ability to develop and implement curriculum and programming specific to the needs of students/teachers at the designated grade level(s) and in the designated content area(s)/subject(s).
- Ability to identify and solve problems as a productive team member.
- Ability to use technology to communicate, plan and provide instruction, facilitate student learning, manage data, and produce/submit required reports, correspondence, and/or financial information.
- Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity to perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to be punctual and in regular attendance.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may require.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system’s approved compensation plan.
Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job qualifications and responsibilities, and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Houston County Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.
