2025-2026 Swenson Title 1 Facilitator

USD 367 Title I Facilitator/ Instructional Coach Job Description

Working under the direction of the Title I Program Manager, the Instructional Facilitator for Title I will serve as a collaborative leader in program development, coordination, and implementation in order to ensure success and to maximize achievement of the Title I program.The Instructional Coach will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional development that will expand and refine the understanding about research-based effective instruction. In order to meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized support that is based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers.

Qualifications

1. Master’s degree preferred from an accredited college/university. 
2. Current Kansas State Teaching License.
3. Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. 
4. Experience in researched-based instructional practices. 

Performance Responsibilities:

Title I

1. Possesses a clear understanding of Title I law and regulations to assure that the Title I program maintains compliance with State and federal regulations. 
2. Collaborates and provides leadership to the Title I Program.

1. Develops and facilitates professional learning activities regarding instruction, family involvement, school improvement, and other Title I related topics with central office leadership, administrators, and school-based teams.
2. Provides support for instruction in Title I schools to facilitate student learning. 
3. Provides technical assistance to Title I schools through consultation, meeting attendance, and monitoring of program implementation. 
4. Collaborates with Title I Coordinator, school-based personnel, and community members to provide Title I services. 
5. Keeps abreast of current developments in areas of curriculum, pedagogy, learning theory, program organization, etc.
6. Identifies and develops resources needed to implement Title I program initiatives.

Instructional Coach

1. Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers. 
2. Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators. 
3. Communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance. 
4. Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. 
5. Demonstrate willingness to assume leadership positions. 
6. Demonstrate knowledge of researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students. 
7. Provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed. 
8. Provide support in analyzing student assessment data. 
9. Assist teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data. 
10. Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested. 
11. Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies. 
12. Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with curriculum. 
13. Experience with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and ability to monitor and enhance intervention programs by observing and meeting with teachers to maximize effectiveness. 
14. Serve as the state-approved mentor for new teachers within the building. 
15. Instruct and support teachers with curriculum software products, and classroom/curriculum related technologies. . 
16. Model lessons when appropriate. 
17. Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers. 
18. Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers. 
19. Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals. 
20. Assist with the development of district curriculum, instruction and assessments. Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers. 
21. Possess an understanding of when to contact administrators regarding issues of safety/ethics involving students in the classroom observed. 
22. Obtain advance approval of the Principal/Director of Teaching and Learning for unique activities and expenditures.