Teacher Induction Coach (.FTE

Position Title

Induction Coach

Teacher Leadership

Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

The Induction Coach will be responsible for supporting the growth and development of beginning teachers. Each induction coach will support a caseload of first and second year teachers, PK-12 within the Cedar Rapids Community School District. In addition to mentoring, induction coaches provide professional development for teachers in areas such as class culture and climate, implementing instructional strategies, classroom management, analyzing student work, differentiated instruction, and supporting ELL and students with special needs.

Induction coaches will utilize a variety of data collection tools and protocols that guide coaches and teachers in reflecting on practice and monitoring progress toward professional goals for instructional improvement.

Individuals selected for the position of Induction Coach attend training and professional development throughout the school year through district structures, including monthly coach collaborations, professional learning networks, differentiated coach professional learning communities, and peer coaching.

• Establish and maintain a trusting, confidential and non‑evaluative relationship with teachers to help develop their autonomy as professionals.
• Demonstrate skillful use of mentor language.
• Assist teachers in reflecting on and analyzing their practice, reviewing student work and using relevant data to inform instruction and enhance student achievement.
• Deepen and maintain own knowledge of equity principles to strengthen teachers’ application of the Iowa Teaching Standards, address inequitable practices, and engage teachers to use an equity lens to reflect on their practice.
• Model innovative teaching methodologies through co‑teaching and demonstration lessons.
• Provide opportunities for teachers to observe exemplary practice by arranging inter‑site visits.
• Encourage teachers to identify instructional resources and support throughout the entire school community.
• Incorporate technology and analysis of data to advance teacher learning and classroom practice.
• Promote collegiality and build community among participating new teachers by providing professional development.
• Invite ongoing collaboration with building principals and instructional coaches to ensure coherence between coaching activities and district mentoring and induction program expectations.
• Fully participate in coaching professional development, including district coach collaborations, professional learning networks, peer coaching partnerships, professional learning teams, and other identified district‑directed training for induction coaches.
• Commit to growth along a continuum and engage in goal setting and reflection.
• Commit to meeting or exceeding all performance targets established by program leadership.
• Maintain and submit required documentation, including:
  • Coaching logs on a weekly basis.
  • Coaching data analysis/records to drive decision making for teacher development and student achievement.
  • Current and accurate coaching calendar reflecting scheduled meetings.
  • Accurate time and attendance records.
• Demonstrate the highest standards of honesty, integrity, flexibility, and responsiveness.
• Establish a flexible work schedule that may extend beyond traditional school hours/days.
• Embrace the mentoring and induction theory of action and the spirit of collaboration, contributing to the ongoing improvement of the district mentoring and induction programs.
• Handle information in a confidential manner in accordance with established policies and legal requirements (FERPA, HIPAA, etc.).

• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing standards‑based instruction, assessment, and methods that improve student achievement.
• Ability to utilize innovative teaching methodologies.
• Ability to collaborate and maintain confidential relationships with administrators and teachers.
• Experience related to adult learning (coaching, professional development, mentoring, teaching).
• Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional growth and learning within a…