Instructional Coach

Primary

Purpose:

To support teachers in delivering high-quality, engaging, and standards-aligned instruction that fosters students’ intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development. The instructional coach collaborates with campus staff to promote continuous improvement by implementing district curriculum and evidence-based instructional practices that lead to increased student achievement.

Valid Texas Teaching Certificate with required endorsements for subject assigned

Three (3) years’ teaching experience

Previous coaching or teacher leadership experience preferred

An instructional coach for Del Valle ISD will show evidence of and demonstrate the following characteristics:

• Lifelong learning - engage in regular professional learning to expand knowledge in adult learning, instructional coaching, and content area initiatives. In addition, the instructional coach is open to receive training to further develop areas lacking proficiency.
• Depth of knowledge and proven practice of best instructional practices for all content areas, including responsive teaching strategies, and in all classroom settings such as special education inclusion, dual language, and ESL.
• Depth of knowledge and proven practice of best instructional practices for adult learners, including the implementation of an instructional coaching cycle.
• Depth of knowledge and proven practice of leading an effective professional learning community and the strategies to help engage teachers in planning for lessons aligned to the district curriculum and student needs.
• Depth of knowledge and proven practice of implementing the instructional coaching cycle, model teaching, co‑teaching, and strong communication to improve classroom instruction.
• Depth of knowledge and proven practice in collaborative leadership, effective communication, and sense‑making for teachers regarding district and campus initiatives.
• Depth of knowledge, proven practice, and ability to lead well‑planned, clearly articulated professional learning in alignment with district and campus initiatives.
• Practice data driven decision‑making for students and adults, including using several data points to inform instruction for students and professional learning for adults.

(The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.)

The Educators’ Code of Ethics is set forth in Texas Administrative Code to provide rules for standard practices and ethical conduct toward students, professional colleagues, school officials, parents, and members of the community.

• Rule §247.1 Purpose and Scope;
  Definitions
• Rule §247.2 Code of Ethics and Standard Practices for Texas Educators

The instructional coach promotes improvement of instruction by assisting with activities such as the following:

• Implement the instructional coaching cycle with classroom teachers across all content areas including dual language, ESL, and special education.
• Identify and utilize the most relevant data sources by content area to analyze formative assessment results and guide teachers in delivering targeted instruction that meets each student’s individual learning needs.
• Improve student achievement by supporting the use of effective instructional practices, including responsive teaching strategies that promote engagement and learning.
• Enhance teaching practices through various support methods such as instructional coaching, model teaching, classroom observation and feedback, data‑driven dialogue, and clear, consistent communication.
• Demonstrate the capacity to lead and support in the design, coordination, fidelity of implementation, and evaluation of the district and campus instructional program including dual language, ESL, and special education inclusion.
• Collaborate in the planning and facilitation of professional learning at both the campus and district levels, including scheduled professional…