Instructional Coach

POSITION: Instructional Coach

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction/Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 10-month

JOB DESCRIPTION:

An instructional coach works to support teachers to implement content standards using best instructional practices. In addition, they improve student achievement through coaching and supporting data driven instruction. An instructional coach has exceptional interpersonal skills, knowledge of pedagogy and content to assist teachers’ classroom practices in all subject areas.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have 5 years of experience as a teacher.

DUTIES:

Professional Learning Communities:

• Collaborate and support all PLC groups in the school with effective structure, curriculum documents and resources.
• Increase knowledge of content standards and pedagogy through focused and planned study of standards and their expectations.
• Focus on classroom practices through examination of student work samples and common assessments, and various other data points.
• Work with teachers to build community and create an environment that supports risk-taking and willingness to share practices.
• Build capacity and empower teachers to become more proficient in creating lessons that include active engagement strategies and system initiatives.

Data:

• Guide teachers in understanding and using student data to inform instruction.
• Use a variety of data sources to inform discussions regarding student achievement.
• Gather and interpret individual and school-wide data to inform coaching decisions.
• Support teachers with differentiating instruction based on formative and summative assessment data.
• Support teachers in creating assessments to align to standards and system pacing.
• Develop and provide instructional resources based on data analysis.
• Administer and utilize a variety of assessments to include NC check-ins, MClass, and K-12 Math Assessments.

Professional Development:

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  Seek professional growth activities to gain skills and knowledge of best practices aligned to the NC Standard Course of Study.
• Design, implement and evaluate school and district professional development to build capacity and empower teachers.
• Support and lead differentiated school-based and district professional development to support instruction and increase achievement.

Performance:

• Meet regularly with principal and curriculum directors to clearly communicate work and collaborate about needs observed in schools.
• Support implementation of district initiatives to ensure all classroom teachers are implementing the initiative at a quality level.
• Provide feedback and support to teachers regarding implementation of best practices.
• Maintain exemplary attendance, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities related to the instructional coach position as assigned by supervisor.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Work in this classification is considered light physical work requiring the exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects. Generally, the job requires sitting, walking, and standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Certificates & Licenses Must have a Bachelor’s degree, hold, and maintain a NC teaching license in any of the following areas: Elementary, Middle Grades, or High School education.

Employment will require an extensive background check