Instructional Coach

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

WORKING TITLE

Instructional Coach-Academic Language

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Title I/Academics

LOCATION

Elementary Schools

PAY GRADE

Classroom Teacher (Not eligible for National Board Pay)

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is eligible for Hybrid Telework workweek

Partners with the administrative team to align the systems and structures of the schools to promote a reflective and collaborative school culture. Provides job-embedded professional learning in order to improve the quality of classroom instruction resulting in increased student achievement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of effective professional learning teams, creating collaborative processes and structures, and navigating the complexities of teaming
• Extensive knowledge of current standards adopted by the State of North Carolina
• Extensive knowledge of research-based instructional strategies and curriculum design
• Extensive knowledge and ability to utilize best practices in instructional technology
• Considerable knowledge of best practices to influence adult learning
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point;
  Google Apps
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to raise teachers consciousness and skillfulness around effective instruction
• Ability to use multiple data sources for problem solving
• Ability to plan and deliver professional development
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Five years of teaching experience
• Experience in planning and delivering professional development for teachers
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in a content teaching area

• Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Adult Learning, or Coaching/Mentoring
• Hold or be eligible for a North Carolina Professional Educator's License in English as a Second Language

• Supports the implementation of effective instructional strategies by helping teachers select and implement the most appropriate strategies to meet the learning needs of students; provides guidance to teachers on differentiating instruction and selecting the best strategies for learning; understands and can teach others how to integrate strategies in a variety of content areas
• Raises teachers' consciousness and skillfulness around effective literacy instruction and increases the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction by facilitating teacher reflection on their own practices and behaviors, establishes a plan of action, and monitors progress towards goals; co-plans lessons and strategies with the teacher; observes and provides feedback on instruction/strategy through reflective conferences; has a deep understanding of curriculum/instructional strategies including data collection and analysis
• Supports implementation of state literacy standards through well-designed curricula; participates in curriculum design at the school and district level
• Designs and delivers effective differentiated professional learning opportunities focusing on academic language skills using SIOP Model to develop knowledge, skills, and behaviors
• Supports professional learning teams through a focus on what most directly affects student learning; creates a collaborative environment amongst teachers
• Leads teachers to self-awareness and self-directedness…