What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title I Instructional Coach-Academic Language position at Wake County Public Schools?
Overview :
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
WORKING TITLE
Instructional Coach-Academic Language
SCHOOL / DEPARTMENT
Title I / Academics
LOCATION
Elementary Schools
PAY GRADE
Classroom Teacher (Not eligible for National Board Pay)
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is eligible for Hybrid Telework workweek
POSITION PURPOSE :
Partners with the administrative team to align the systems and structures of the schools to promote a reflective and collaborative school culture. Provides job-embedded professional learning in order to improve the quality of classroom instruction resulting in increased student achievement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
- Extensive knowledge of effective professional learning teams, creating collaborative processes and structures, and navigating the complexities of teaming;
- Extensive knowledge of current standards adopted by the State of North Carolina;
- Extensive knowledge of research-based instructional strategies and curriculum design;
- Extensive knowledge and ability to utilize best practices in instructional technology;
- Considerable knowledge of best practices to influence adult learning;
- Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; Google Apps;
- Critical thinking and problem solving skills;
- Ability to raise teachers consciousness and skillfulness around effective instruction;
- Ability to use multiple data sources for problem solving;
- Ability to plan and deliver professional development;
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in various school environments. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, students, and the community. Work at times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or exert up to ten pounds. Physical requirements are consistent with those for light work.
EFFECTIVE DATE : 7 / 2024
DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.