Reports To : Principal
Duty Days : 192 days
Wage / Hour Status : Exempt
Pay Grade : I00
Updated : 3 / 2024
Qualifications :
Valid Texas teaching certificate in appropriate grade levels
Five years teaching experience in related grade band preferred
Master's degree in an education-related field preferred
Leadership experience working with adults (department chair, team lead, mentor, etc.)
Evidence of ongoing professional growth
Working knowledge of research-based instructional best practices
Ability to access and analyze state standards in any content area
Working knowledge of assessment and data analysis
Working knowledge of effective professional learning practices and characteristics
Organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Emotional intelligence to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues
Growth mindset in the abilities of students, colleagues, and self
Proficiency in technology and adaptability to quickly acquire and master new tools
Primary purpose :
The instructional coach is dedicated to enhancing the academic progress of every student by collaborating with classroom teachers in individual and group settings to advance and refine instructional practices. The instructional coach builds the capacity of diverse adult learners through ongoing, job-embedded professional learning to :
- foster a safe and productive learning environment
- develop and deliver high-quality instruction that addresses needs of diverse learners;
- assess student learning and respond to identified student needs;
- reflect and adjust instructional practices; and
- monitor progress of short and long-term student-focused goals.
This leadership position will collaborate with both campus and district staff to support the pursuit of teacher, campus, and district instructional goals.
Major Responsibilities and Expectations :
Leading Yourself
Prioritizes, manages, and monitors the use of time to maximize the impact of coachingCollects qualitative and quantitative data to measure and reflect on coaching effectiveness and attainment of goalsRemains current on high yield evidence-based instructional methods and coaching practicesCommits to learning about and supporting the district-recommended pedagogy in each content area, district-approved instructional resources, and student support systems providedInteracts with colleagues in ways that result in productive and collegial relationships that honor teacher choice and voiceListens, questions, and balances telling with asking to encourage thinking and promote professional growthUses effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communicationOperates in an emotionally intelligent way by recognizing one's feelings, being cognizant of others' emotions, and responding appropriatelyDemonstrates behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsibleModels continuous improvement by reflecting on current reality, seeking feedback from stakeholders, engaging in professional learning, and consistently applying learningManifests the conviction that every learner, regardless of age or level of experience, has the capacity to acquire knowledge and skillsLeading Others
Promotes, communicates, and supports district and campus goalsCollaborates with the principal to identify instructional priorities; establish expectations of the coach; and review how coaching impact will be measuredProvides personalized instructional support for teachers and teams to achieve identified goalsFacilitates job-embedded professional learning for individuals and groups by utilizing data and stakeholder input to identify learning goals and student outcomes, planning research-based learning, supporting implementation and refinement of practices, and evaluating resultsSupports new teachers, new-to-campus teachers, and teacher mentorsCultivates the skill sets of teams to function self-sufficiently and interdependently when engaging in collaborative processes to impact student learningSupports teachers in long-range planning using the backward design method to align written, taught, and tested curriculumDevelops teachers' abilities in utilizing data to identify student needs, reflect on the effectiveness of instructional practices, and takes action based on evidenceBuilds teachers' capacity to systematically plan coherent, high-quality, daily instruction using district curriculum to achieve identified student learning outcomesExpands teachers' knowledge of district-approved resources, specialized programs, and student support systemsAssists teachers with effectively incorporating one-to-one technology when designing instruction and assessmentAnalyzes teacher needs to differentiate between instructional and content support and leverages the district's Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) support team to provide targeted assistance as neededCollaborates with teachers to identify and meet the cognitive and behavioral needs of all studentsAdvocates for students by initiating and engaging in conversations with stakeholders that question status quo, shift perspectives, examine current practice, challenge restrictive mental models, and explore possibilitiesModels for and co-teaches with teachers in the classroom to refine the delivery of instruction and improve student learningPartners with teachers in setting and achieving student-focused goals by capturing current reality, learning and refining strategies, and measuring progress toward goal through use of Impact CyclesEquipment Used :
Personal computer, printer, copier, and instructional technology tools identified for assigned curriculum content areas.
Working Conditions :
Ability to maintain a positive attitude and emotional control under stressTravel within district necessaryOccasional changes in working hours for professional development and other eventsFrequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motionsOccasional lifting over ten poundsThe foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
