Elementary Instructional Coach-(Half Time)

Teacher Leadership Job Description

Instructional Coach (Half Time)

(Elementary) 1 Position-half time

The Instructional Coach works collaboratively with the administrators, teacher leaders, and instructional staff to facilitate the implementation of Lone Tree School's Collective Commitment Statements with a focus on the following:

• Professional development, specifically explicit instruction, differentiation, and vocabulary
• Data collection and analysis
• Multi-Tier System of Supports

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

• Develop trusting and supportive relationships with all staff.
• Collaborate closely with all instructional staff to provide guidance, training, and professional development.
• Instruct and support teachers to implement instructional strategies for engaging students and improving student learning.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to develop, communicate, and accomplish the district's goals.
• Develop foundational knowledge of content area standards to assist all teachers.
• Assist teachers in identifying their professional improvement goals that support the achievement of district goals.
• Assist in the data analysis to advance both teacher learning and effective classroom practice.
• Work with all instructional staff to model lessons and strategies when appropriate.
• Provide guidance, support, and modeling in classroom management, assessment, data analysis, and explicit instruction.
• Assist teachers with decisions based on assessment data and how instructional changes can be made through the intervention structure.
• Responsible for collaborating with administrators and the leadership team to plan professional development for instructional staff.
• Model and reinforce professional norms.
• Participate in routine meetings to support the administration as part of the Building/District Leadership Team, contributing to building-level planning and decision-making.

Job Requirements:

• Iowa Standard Teaching License with three years of teaching experience and at least one year of experience in the Lone Tree School District.
• Experience in research-based instructional strategies to improve student achievement.
• Committed to supporting others' professional development.
• Strong human relations skills and experience working with new, mid-career, and veteran teachers to increase student achievement.

Number of Positions: (MS/HS-1) (Elem-1)

Time Out of Classroom: (50%)

Extra Contract Days: Eight (8) additional days as coordinated with the Principals

Compensation: $4,000

Additional Training: Additional training during the school year may be determined in collaboration with the building principals.

Supervisor: Building Principal

Evaluation: All teacher leadership positions will be evaluated annually to provide opportunities for reflection, dialogue, and feedback for continued professional growth.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://lonetree.mysmarthire.com/jobs/21756-5051.html