What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Specialist (High School Student Success Coach) position at Selma City Schools?
POSITION TITLE: Instructional Coach
JOB GOAL: Build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related to instructional best practices and current evidence-based trends in pedagogy. Models continuous improvement, lifelong learning and goes above and beyond to ensure student academic success.
REPORTS TO: Principal
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimal of 3 years successful teaching experience with a record of successfully impacting student achievement; valid certification in any specific teaching area. Demonstrated teacher leadership; Strong interpersonal skills.
SALARY: To be determined commensurate with local salary schedule credentials and experience.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Essential functions may include, but are not limited to:
- Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis.
- Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the curriculum and the Teaching and Learning Framework for Instructional Excellence, and data analysis.
- Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches.
- Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is to be taught consistently with District initiatives and recognized best instructional practices.
- Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources.
- Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels.
- Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.
- Support teachers by helping with the strategic how of teaching and share multiple instructional strategies/processes with teachers during planning times.
- Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teacher's professional growth and students' success.
- Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: A minimum of nine months in accordance with Board approved salary schedule.
