Instructional Coach

Position Purpose:

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, to assist teachers with general instructional techniques in order to enhance student achievement. Instructional Coaches provide collaboration, consulting, and coaching services through activities such as peer coaching, collaborative communication, classroom demonstrations, modeling, and in-district workshops that support student achievement.

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

The following description is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities associated with this position. It is not meant to be an inclusive list of every task or responsibility.

• Assists teachers with improving general instructional techniques in order to enhance student achievement.
• Provides instructional strategies and a variety of professional development activities designed to aid teachers with the instructional process.
• Assists teachers in aligning their instructional practices to meet the district’s curricular, instructional, and organizational expectations.
• Assists staff members with the implementation of research-based, best practices designed to establish and maintain standards of student behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Observes teachers and provides feedback and/or lesson demonstrations.
• Engages in professional reflection with other certified staff members and participates in the cognitive coaching process.
• Models research-based instructional strategies and practices that are aligned with the district’s instructional framework.
• Works with staff members to modify instructional methods to fit individual student's needs, including students with special needs.
• Provides consultation in regard to long-range teacher planning.
• Assists with the implementation of instructional technology into the classroom.
• Assists with the collection and analysis of data to increase student achievement.
• Maintains familiarity with district and state standardized tests for the purpose of adapting curriculum to maximize student achievement on such tests.
• Coordinates with other district staff members, particularly those associated with the district’s mentoring and administrative teams.
• Continues to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, professional meetings, or by conducting research.
• Ensures that all recommended practices conform to the school’s standards and school district policies.
• Maintains a regular and predictable attendance history while employed by the district
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Equipment:

• Uses standard school and office equipment such as personal computers, printers, copy and fax machines, and telephones.

Travel Requirements:

• Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and education pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based on student learning styles.
• Knowledge of the district’s instructional framework as well as the curricular, instructional, and assessment expectations.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff members.
• Ability to engage staff members in professional reflection.
• Ability to implement effective professional development activities.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards:

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• For a complete list of the physical and mental demands needed to perform the essential functions for this position, please see the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements.

Qualifications Profile:

• Certification: Nebraska teaching certificate with an endorsement in Elementary Education.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in education with an endorsement applicable to the assignment.
• Experience:
• • Minimum three years of successful teaching experience.
  • Successful prior experience as an instructional coach or peer mentor (preferred).

FLSA Status: Exempt