What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach position at Manhattan Unified School?
TITLE : Instructional Coach
JOB BRIEF :
Provide direct support to school staff in conjunction with building administration and MTSS Coordinators for ongoing improvement of teaching and learning programs focused on building and district goals through coaching, modeling, mentoring, collaboration, professional development, implementation and support of district high quality instructional materials and instruction.
QUALIFICATIONS :
Current Kansas educator licensure
Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs
Master's degree preferred
Experience teaching in USD 383 preferred
DIVERSITY : As an equal-opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff.
REPORTS TO : Building Principal
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Facilitate grade-level professional learning communities and collaboration times.
Provide job-embedded professional development opportunities.
Collaborate with building administrator and school leadership teams to advance building and district initiatives and close student achievement gaps.
Analyze student achievement data and translate that data into meaningful instructional practices for educators.
Identify and implement procedures for conflict resolution and team building to enhance morale, retention and productivity.
Differentiate building and teacher support based on individual and building needs.
Coherently align instruction and assessment with building and district curriculum and goals.
Co-plan and co-teach lessons that emphasize high-leverage instructional strategies.
Provide innovative and energizing professional development that is evidence-based and matched to teacher needs.
Teach and support at-risk students with instructional groups.
Mentor and support educators on an initial teaching license.
Other duties as assigned
Extended days on contract to support Vertical Alignment planning and New Educator Orientation
CRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
Possesses the ability to demonstrate flexibility and multi-tasking
Manages job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines
Analyze a situation quickly and provide prompt advice to individual buildings and staff
Respond to information requests in a courteous, timely, and helpful manner
Speak clearly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner
Possess composition skills suitable for producing a variety of written communication
Demonstrate positive attitudes toward the education profession and maintain positive relationships with employees
Keep student and personnel information and records confidential
Effective interpersonal and leadership skills; experience with conflict resolution, facilitating communication between divergent groups and in group decision-making
Observe and follow school district policies
Travel as needed
Perform other tasks and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT / SALARY :
Extended Contract, 193 days
2024-2025 Salary Schedule (Based on 189 days)
2025-2026 Salary Schedule yet to be established.
BENEFITS :
Health Benefits Available.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Value of contributions per year- $7,788.
For the 2025-2026 school year, USD 383 will pay the full health insurance premium for employees (Option C and Option D) and short-term disability insurance.
Additional Benefits Available- Group Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Individual Accident Insurance, Individual Cancer and Specified Disease Insurance, Heart Attack, Heart Disease, Stroke Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
11 Paid Sick Leave days and 2 Personal days.
RETIREMENT :
USD 383 makes monthly contributions to a 403(b)-retirement account for all certified and eligible employees.
KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System) : 6% monthly staff contribution. Vested after five years.
TECHNOLOGY :
District provided devices - iPad, laptop and / or desktop for certified staff.
PAID COLLABORATION TIME.
FLSA STATUS : Exempt
EVALUATION : Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of certified personnel.
ABOUT US :
The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.
USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees.
The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individual's race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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