Instructional Specialist

Instructional Coach

The Instructional Coach, having both content and instructional expertise, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding about researched-based effective instruction for teachers. In order to meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized, 1:1 support based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience.
• Current Louisiana Teaching License.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Louisiana content standards.
• Experience in researched-based instructional practices.
• Desire to continue career improvement.
• Previous coaching or teacher leadership experience
• Deep knowledge of and experience in:
• Instructional strategies
• Conditions of Learning
• Assessment driven instruction (teaching/learning process)
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations
• Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for administrators and teachers
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team
• Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multiple Teaching Certification Areas
• Advanced degree from an accredited college/university
• Eight or more years teaching experience
• Deep knowledge of reading, writing, literacy development, and/or math