Interim Instructional Coach

POSITION TITLE:              Instructional Coach
 
REPORTS TO:                     Content Coordinator
 
BEGINNING DATE:           Open Until Filled
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Experience in working with teachers/administrators/families
• Knowledge of and/or the aptitude to learn the Onslow County School System’s Instructional Framework
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge of effective technology usage and immersion
• Ability to work with highly diverse populations
• Ability to survey, compile, and deliver research-based and high quality professional development in strict alignment with the district and school plans
• Ability to assist families and staff in providing appropriate educational opportunities for children
• Ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and assignments

 
EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Valid North Carolina teaching license
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students

 
TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:   10 months
 
SALARY:  Teacher Salary Schedule
 
FLSA STATUS:  Exempt
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

1. Model the design, implementation, and evaluation of lessons in classrooms on a consistent basis
2. Teach, model, and facilitate research-based best practices aligned to standards that engage students and improve outcomes
3. Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches
4. Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with district initiatives
5. Provide instructional support (and relevant technical support) to collaborative teams for implementation of effective data teams and professional learning communities
6. Assist teachers with the collection and analysis of student, classroom, and standards data results
7. Identify needs and make recommendations for appropriate instructional materials and assessments that directly support and align to the NC State Standards and the North Carolina Essential Standards
8. Meet regularly with PLC teams and administration to report on instructional practices and progress while also planning “next steps” for student and school improvement
9. Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, the selection of best practices, and use of high-yield strategies to meet the needs of students
10. Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide cognitive coaching/feedback for a teacher’s professional growth and students’ success
11. Develop staff members’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs
12. Utilize adult learning theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice
13. Participate fully in ongoing professional development to extend instructional competencies in all content areas
14. Perform other duties and responsibilities related to instruction in all content areas as assigned by supervisor
15. Improve student and teacher performance in targeted areas as identified through data-driven changes in teaching practices
16. Serve as a liaison to facilitate and connect with district resources.
17. Perform other duties as assigned

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand, sit, or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to reach with hands and arms routinely
• Ability to bend, stoop, carry, push, or pull
• Ability to carry furniture such as tables and chairs, supplies and materials
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds routinely and 30 pounds occasionally
• Must be able to facilitate the evacuation of students during emergency situations and/or drills.
• Must be able to visually and orally communicate with staff and students
• Must be able to drive to variety of school sites
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments

 
Onslow County Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.
 
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