Instructional Coach

**Primary Purpose:**
Assist the district/campuses with data-informed research, data-analysis, effective lessons, explicit instruction, and intervention strategies. Serve as an instructional coach and support for teachers and leaders in utilizing a curriculum framework, planning effective lessons, and assist teachers with differentiation of instruction to engage all learners. Assist teachers in designing instruction within a flexible learning environment that includes the use of digital devices. Facilitate the effective and appropriate integration of instructional technology into the content areas by working with teachers to integrate technology with content objectives.

**Qualifications:**
**Education/Certification**:
Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university
Master’s degree preferred
Texas Teacher Certification
Principal Certificate, Preferred
ESL, Preferred

**Special Knowledge/Skills:**
* Knowledge of curriculum design of core and non-core content areas
* Knowledge of current educational research in the use of instructional best practices, technology to enhance instruction, learning styles, teaching techniques, and student engagement
* Knowledge of the current content TEKS, Technology Application TEKS, & current ISTE Standards
* Knowledge of computer hardware and software applications
* Strong depth of knowledge with emerging trends, best practices, and technologies
* Excellent skills in instructional planning with a curriculum framework and strong classroom organization and management
* Ability to mentor and coach classroom teachers during the planning and implementation of instruction and use of technology in the classroom, including modeling effective instruction
* Ability to diagnose the needs of teachers and align appropriate support
* Knowledge of legal and ethical trends in technology
* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
* Strong technological skills in the forms of foundational, online, and multimedia.
* Ability to evaluate instructional programs, teaching effectiveness, and technology applications for instructional impact
* Ability to develop and deliver professional development experiences, including technology integration training
* Leadership skills and ability to work within a team to create support systems for district initiatives, differentiation in the classroom, data analysis, and high probability instructional strategies

**Experience:**
Minimum 5 years experience as a classroom teacher, secondary math preferred
Teaching experience at multiple grade levels in secondary
Campus and district level leadership experience preferred

**Major Responsibilities and Duties:**
* Observe, mentor and coach individuals and groups to identify strengths, areas of potential growth, and the steps to take in improving instructional practices.
* Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor and serve as an ambassador for the district’s initiatives.
* Actively seek positive relationships with all stakeholders.
* Participate in professional development activities above and beyond district staff development requirements.
* Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations, and policies for classroom teachers.
* Collaborate with campus leadership teams, colleagues,directorr of curriculum, director of technology, other departments, and campus team members to ensure consistency in district-wide initiatives.
* Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents as required.
* Other duties as assigned

**Instructional Support**
* Serve as an on-site campus instructional leader and coach to campus teachers.
* Assist teachers in refining the alignment between the written, taught, and tested curriculum.
* Assist teachers in designing engaging lessons and units of study, utilizing a curriculum framework and technology integration.
* Model instructional strategies and best practices for improving student performance.
* Participate in curriculum planning through district/content/campus/grade level area meetings.
* Assist teachers with analyzing data for effective explicit instruction and the development of both formative and summative assessments.
* Coach teachers on the MISD Learner Profile.
* Conduct campus and district staff development that is aligned with the MISD curriculum, supports the Campus Improvement Plan, and is designed to maximize instructional use of technology resources.
* Actively plan with and assist campus educators in the instructional use of campus resources, technologies, and information literacy.
* Ensure the implementation of Technology Application TEKS into the instructional program.

**Resource Management and Technical Support**
* Assist in the selection of resources that are aligned with the MISD curriculum, support the District and Campus Improvement Plans, and are designed to maximize instructional use of technology.

**Other Responsibilities**
* Support the vision, mission, goals, and guidelines of Maypearl Independent School District.
* Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible.
* Be prompt in attendance to assigned duties.
* Maintain good attendance, and when absent comply with notification procedures.
* Attend meetings as requested by supervisors.
* Maintain a positive attitude and professional demeanor, and serve as an ambassador for the district’s initiatives.
* Actively seek positive relationships with all stakeholders.

**Professional Growth**
* Establish and participate in electronic Professional Learning Networks to stay abreast of changing trends and technologies.
* Meet and/or exceed District staff development requirements of professional staff members.
* Continually explore and learn emerging technologies and instructional strategies.
* Survey professional literature for current trends and best practice.
* Maintain active membership in professional organizations related to job responsibilities.

**Supervisory Responsibilities:**
None

**Working Conditions:**
**Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:**
Maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours. Occasional moderate climbing, stretching, lifting and carrying.

The 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Maypearl, TX 76064 (Required)

Work Location: In person