Instructional Excellence RAiSE Coach Elementary-; Pool, determined

Job Title:

Instructional Excellence RAiSE Coach

FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt

Classification Group:
Cherry Creek Education Association

Supervising Position:
Director of Professional Learning

Pay Plan:
Certified/Licensed

Pay Range:
Certified/Licensed Salary Schedule

Last Updated: 0 6/02/2025

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Benefits Information

As a catalyst for growth, work to support the components of the RAiSE (a Responsive, Affi... ) Provide job-embedded professional learning to staff at assigned school(s) by working collaboratively with teachers and building administrators to provide learning opportunities that promote the district’s core values, vision, mission, strategic plan, and student-centered Instructional Excellence model. As a culturally responsive, student-centered, instructional leader, use a variety of coaching models to support teachers in becoming more effective.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Support the implementation of the RAiSE Program by mentoring new teaching staff, providing professional learning and support to teaching, acting as a lead learner who is fully engaged in professional learning activities, and serving as a model for resiliency in the face of instructional and professional challenges. Frequency:
  Daily. Percentage of Time: 45%.
• 2. Support instructional practices in school buildings by collaborating with the Performance Improvement (PI) Department and the Partner of RAiSE Program to lead initiatives to support student growth, implementing student-centered coaching in addition to a variety of other coaching models (e.g. transformative coaching, impact cycle, cognitive coaching, etc.), planning and delivering building professional learning, supporting onboarding and orientation of new-to-building staff, and communicating and implementing Colorado Academic Standards.
  
  Frequency:
  Weekly. Percentage of Time: 45%.
• 3. Collaborate with building and district leadership to build a culture of coaching within schools. Develop relationships and communicate effectively in the school environment. Frequency:
  Weekly. Percentage of Time: 5%.
• 4. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Frequency:
  Daily. Percentage of Time: 5%.
• TOTAL: 100%.

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• Bachelor's degree
• Five (5) years of professional work experience
• Strong communication, organization, and human relations skills
• Ability to consistently demonstrate a high degree of professionalism
• Ability to maintain and promote a focus on continual growth
• Ability to align curriculum and assessments with state content standards
• Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement
• Ability to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculum
• Ability and desire to work as a team member
• Ability to actively participate in a Professional Learning Community
• Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity
• Ability to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogy
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)
• Primarily works indoors
• Typically a moderate noise level
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization
• Normal classroom environment
• Normal school district environment
• Prolonged standing and walking
• Frequency bending and reaching
• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing
• Speaking and hearing
• Visual concentration
• Eye/hand coordination
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard
• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics

• Formal education beyond a Bachelor’s degree in curriculum and instruction
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement