Education Specialist : Instructional Coach Elem Math

Instructional Coaching Programs & Services Coordinator

This is a full-time, twelve (12) month position at 193 days with a salary range from $68,165.00 to $76,303.00.

Primary

Purpose:

Create and provide professional development, technical assistance, and instructional coaching support to districts and campuses regarding the implementation of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Elementary Math with a focus on grades K-5. Provide coaching as requested on either a face-to-face and/or virtual basis.

Knowledge, Skills & Education/Certificates:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited college or university
• Texas Teacher Certification in Math K-5
• At least three years' classroom experience in Elementary Math K-5
• General/Working knowledge of platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and virtual learning platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in education or related field
• English as a Second Language certification
• Thorough knowledge of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) in Math K-5
• Experience as team leader or content lead in a district setting
• At least 3 years' Instructional Coaching experience in a general coaching model or Math-specific content
• Experience with creating, building, facilitating, and/or presenting professional learning for adults
• Ability to research and apply results in a client-centered way
• General/Working knowledge of current curriculum trends, instruction, technology, assessment and school systems
• General/Working Knowledge of best practice in English as a Second Language (e.g., Sheltered Instruction) and the English Language Proficiency Standards (ELPS)
• General/Working knowledge of instructional design, current curriculum trends, instruction, technology, assessment, project-based learning, and differentiation
• Familiarity with Response to Intervention and progress monitoring
• General/Working knowledge of data-driven strategies for improving student performance
• Ability to identify, define, and describe a coaching model example
• Ability to explain different types of instructional coaching
• Ability to multi-task when working on multiple projects, programs, and with clients
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Major

Job Responsibilities /

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a representative of ESC Region 13, displaying courtesy, tact, consideration, and discretion in all interactions with other members of the educational community and with the public.
• Create, develop, and deliver content training services and technical assistance to clients as a content specialist in Elementary Math.
• Maintain and deliver coaching programs, contracts, technical assistance, and services to clients as an instructional coach in general content and/or Elementary Math.
• Participate in strategic, long-range planning by analyzing data and stakeholder feedback to determine development and team needs.
• Establish and maintain relationships with District Admin and teachers.
• Stay up to date on trends and research (coaching, pedagogy, content) and apply that research in a client-centered way.
• Stay up to date on TEKS (changes, gaps, alignment) and apply that knowledge to services and products for the ESC.
• Work on the instructional coaching conference as a conference committee member.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions (Physical/Mental Demands & Environmental Factors):

• Light lifting and carrying (up to 20 pounds)
• Sitting, standing, hearing, speaking
• Visual acuity with printouts and with computer monitors
• Travel to districts within Region 13 and sometimes out of region as requested
• Multi-task environment
• Ability to handle stress
• Communicates clearly and effectively (verbal and written)
• Follows policies and procedures
• Maintains emotional control
• Attention to detail
• Reading, writing, proofreading
• Office environment
• Travel within region and sometimes out of region as requested

This is an onsite, in person position with the ability to work remotely one day per week up to four days per month.

Equipment Used:

• General office equipment
• Computer and peripherals
• Other equipment as requirements change