What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach position at Laveen Elementary School District?
QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor's and / or Master's degree. Arizona Teacher Certification. Prefer three years K-8 classroom teaching experience. Skills in analysis of achievement data. Prefer specific area expertise, such as technology integration, English language acquisition, literacy, mathematics, etc.
REPORTS TO : Principal / Director of Curriculum and Instruction
JOB GOAL : To increase academic achievement by providing support and coaching for teachers.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Reinforces the consistent use of proven, research-based strategies for effective classroom management, lesson planning, flexible grouping, active student engagement, and instructional delivery.
Supports teachers through practices such as modeling, co-teaching, observing, and providing feedback.
Manipulates, analyzes, interprets, and communicates achievement data.
Provides and facilitates professional development for staff.
Coordinates the distribution and inventory of textbooks and other instructional resources.
Coordinates the administration of district and state assessments.
Attends meetings and trainings related to the position.
Engages with grade level or subject area colleagues in giving and receiving feedback on instruction, examining student work, analyzing evidence of instructional effectiveness, and sharing responsibility for student learning.
Seeks opportunities to share practices and learning with colleagues and to learn from them.
Maintains relationships with colleagues that are characterized by mutual support, respect, and cooperation.
Seeks opportunities and accepts leadership roles within the school.
Supports the school's shared vision and common goals.
Contributes to improvement efforts within the school.
Seeks out and participates in ongoing professional learning opportunities within and outside the school that generally address identified needs.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES :
Perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and / or ratios.
Read a variety of manuals; writes documents following prescribed formats, and / or present information to others.
Understand multi-step written and oral instructions.
Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include : office equipment / software.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional situations; Responds promptly to student, staff, and public needs.
Interpersonal Skills - Maintains confidentiality; Creates and maintains a positive and conducive work environment.
Oral Communication - Responds well to questions.
Written Communication - Edits work for spelling and grammar.
Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
Ethics - Treats people with respect.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful and positive manner.
Safety and Security - Uses equipment and materials properly.
LANGUAGE SKILLS :
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write correspondence.
Ability to work with a variety of people and maintain confidentiality of information.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS :
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet and District software, preferred accounting used software and Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, and other appropriate technology software).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. In addition, some carrying, pushing, and / or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and / or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands : requires sitting, walking, and standing.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Ten-month, full time, employee pay and benefits in accordance with Board policy.
FLSA : Exempt
EVALUATION :
Performance to be evaluated in accordance with the Board policy.
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