SY Literacy Coach

Instructional Coach

Improve instruction and achievement for all students by building teacher capacity through coaching models; professional learning designs; and data literacy strategies. To support the vision for instructional improvement specifically supporting Instructional Framework implementation, Professional Learning Communities, Instructional Coaching, Response to Intervention (RTI) assistance and student academic progress/promotion monitoring.

Representative duties and responsibilities include:

• Plan and implement specific content-related and strategic instructional training requested or appropriate.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of a coordinated and consistent instructional program designed to meet the needs of all students.
• Provide instructional coaching support and professional training in the appropriate format, (e.g. one-on-one, demonstration lessons, small group or whole staff) to promote continuous improvement and increased student achievement.
• Foster professional and collegial, non-evaluative relationships with staff to promote reflective practice and to improve instructional strategies.
• Enhance and support the work of Professional Learning Communities and Instructional Framework.
• Provide training on the use of technology in the classroom.
• Model and/or redeliver research-based instructional strategies to target identified needs; and to increase student academic success and promotion/graduation rates.
• Assist administrators and teachers in use of assessment and other data to tailor instructional decisions, such as delivery models, resources, and scheduling.
• Collaborate and communicate in an effective and positive manner to build cohesive plans for instructional improvement.
• Develop, coordinate and support induction for new teachers, as appropriate.
• Collaborate with administrators and teachers to align all instructional strategies with formative assessment practices.
• Participate in required training; and fulfill required tasks for endorsement as an Instructional Coach.
• Provide leadership in the use of School Improvement Plan data to make informed instructional decisions.
• Provide support and consult with teachers in the implementation of Response to Intervention plans school-wide.
• Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position.
• Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable and punctual manner.
• Research and review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to assignments (specifically Instructional Coaching).
• Ensure adherence to good safety procedures.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.