Interim Instructional Coach-Elementary

Purpose:
The purpose of an instructional coach is to assist long-term substitute teachers (Interims) in the implementation of effective, research-based instructional strategies so that gains in student achievement are realized.  The Interim Instructional Coach will also guide candidates through a transition to teach process and provide overall support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education and valid Kansas teaching license
• Success as a classroom teacher
• Knowledge of content standards, effective instructional practices, and assessments
• Experience with professional development and working with groups of educators
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Reports to:
Assistant Superintendent of Academics

Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver bootcamp (with the assistance of building ICs). 
• Teach instructional strategies
• If interim misses boot camp, provide that training one-on-one or in small group. Relationship building with each interim 
• Discuss and explain the salary schedule and placement 
• Collection and evaluation of transcripts (secondary) in order to recommend college path? Research and discussion of available college programs fitting with their education and goals. Serve as liaison between interim and college 
• Explain the tuition assistance program 
• Collect signed tuition agreements 
• Collect tuition invoices and submit them to the finance department 
• Collect college program Plan of Study and track progress towards certification ? Arrange Student Teaching / Transfer to Advanced Student Teacher. 
• Attend Mentor meetings
• Provide information on Praxis tests, aid with study resources 
• Provide assistance with content-specific resources 
• Observe interims in the classroom 
• Arrange opportunities for interims to observe experienced teachers 
• Send/leave notes of encouragement 
• Meet with interims during the planning period to develop plans of improvement. Establish goals for improvement and track progress 
• Collaborate with IC at the building level 
• Meet with interims for reflection after each quarter 
• Meet with interims at year-end to discuss commitment for next year

Physical Requirements
Requirements may include prolonged sitting or standing, physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials, climbing stairs, stooping, bending, and reaching

Evaluation
The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the negotiated agreement

Terms of Employment
This is a contract position

Salary : $50,016 - $83,519