What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach/Specialist (K-5) position at West Philadelphia Achievement Charter Elementary School?
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH/SPECIALIST (K-5)
Job Responsibilities :
- Research and provide staff support that will improve teaching and learning including: conceptual understanding teaching strategies, assessment of math and literacy skills, interpretation, and use of assessment results.
- Provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative pedagogical practices through various activities such as: individual discussions (informal and formal), coaching sessions, demonstration lessons with pre- and post- discussion/analysis, and study groups.
- Provides support and assistance to all classroom teachers in the full implementation of the school's adopted math and literacy programs through data analysis/interpretation.
- Conducts demonstration lessons to ensure that all teachers have been trained to an advanced level of delivery and are using the instructional materials as designed.
- Assists teachers in building an interactive classroom and assures that recommendations for improvement are implemented.
- Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students.
- Assists teacher in preparation pacing for instruction.
- Delivers some small group instruction to the highest needs students if necessary.
- Participation in collaborative grade level meetings and Professional Learning Communities to assist in the analysis and utilization of assessment data to improve the focus of instructional planning and student achievement.
- Analyze student data to improve effectiveness of instruction and student achievement.
Job Requirements
- Valid and current Pennsylvania Teacher Certification in Elementary Education
- Three years recent experience with highly effective teaching methods in grades K-5 and proven data-driven results
- Math or Leadership Certification (Highly Recommended)
- Two years of coaching experience
- Knowledge and understanding of the Common Core State Standards for Math and English Language Arts
- Current clearances (FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal, Mandated Reporter and TB Test)
- In the event that the need arises, you will need to be able to: lift, pull or push up to 15 lbs, walk a standard flight of stairs, or stand or sit for up to 45 minutes
