Instructional Coach - Brass Elementary School

JOB SUMMARY

An instructional coach’s chief professional responsibility is to bring evidence-based practices into classrooms by working with teachers and other school leaders.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of the promises and challenges of urban education.

2. Effective and efficient time and task management skills including planning, managing and organizing.

3. Leadership skills including appropriate organization, creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness.

4. Skilled at facilitation, consensus-building and conflict resolution.

5. Understanding of state academic standards and District curriculum.

6. Knowledge of, and experience with Multiple Leveled Systems of Support (MLSS) principles including collection and analysis of data to inform instruction.

7. Demonstrates knowledge of academic, social, emotional and behavioral issues of students.

8. Understanding of effective professional learning skills.

9. Knowledge of data analysis and reporting skills.

10. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

11. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

12. Ability to incorporate instructional technology in daily instruction

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time; occasionally required to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.; consistently and repetitively operates a computer and other office machinery such as calculator, copy machine and/or computer printer; regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information with administration, staff, and the public. Occasionally be required to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions consistently and to the satisfaction of the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified disabled individuals. This job description is not an exhaustive list, as employees may be required to perform duties not specifically designated within this document, at the employer’s discretion. The Kenosha Unified School District reserves the right to modify or interpret this job description as needed.

The Kenosha Unified School District is an Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, color, gender, national origin, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, or political affiliation in an educational program, activity, or employment in the District. The Superintendent of Schools/designee addresses questions regarding student discrimination, and the Chief Human Resources Officer answers questions concerning staff discrimination.