School Improvement Coach - ELSC

Position Title

School Improvement Coach

Teacher Leadership

Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction

To provide support, assistance, and leadership to Area Chiefs, principals, and leadership teams to build capacity in order to implement MTSS (academic and SEBH) aligned with the district strategic plan and building school improvement plans to enhance student outcomes.

• Build capacity of teams to lead MTSS (academic and SEBH) and the continuous improvement process.
• Coaches school based teams around the Continuous Improvement Process and MTSS Framework.
• Facilitate alignment of district curriculum, instruction, professional development, technology and assessment practices within a MTSS (academic and SEBH) system.
• Organize systems of data collection to allow for the comparison, analysis and evaluation of information within assigned buildings.
• Collaborate with the Data Team to facilitate data-based decision making in school improvement planning.
• Utilize local agencies and resources to enhance the services to the school.
• Provide technical support to the district and Area Chiefs with focus on school improvement.
• Provide building principal and building leadership teams with on‑ongoing coaching and professional learning with a focus on school improvement.
• Serve as assessment coordinator for district-wide assessments.
• Coordinate with curriculum, student services, and special education departments.
• Coordinate and align school improvement efforts with district priorities and state accountability systems to ensure compliance, coherence, and impact.

• Ability to problem solve independently and with others, take initiative, and work without supervision.
• Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Capacity to represent the District professionally, including confidentiality, collegiality, and obtaining and utilizing additional training as necessary.
• Works with exceptional trust and integrity.
• Demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement and quality initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and manage change initiatives.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, initiate tasks, and assume responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with school administration, staff and district-level administration in developing and implementing best practices.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in a diverse community.
• Ability to establish priorities and multi‑task.
• Belief that all students can learn at high levels.
• Commitment to closing the achievement gap and ensuring students transition successfully to post‑secondary endeavors.
• Willingness to put the interests of students above all others.
• Active contribution to a culture of high expectations.
• Proficiency in Google Suites.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Teacher leadership experience required, minimum 5 years.
• A Master's Degree from an accredited college or university preferred.
• Master of Educational Administration preferred.
• Iowa 5‑12, or K‑12 Principal and Evaluator Approval License preferred.

Teacher Salary + 12 Extended Contract Days at $8,000.

Ability to read, analyze, interpret, and implement ideas contained in technical documents, reports, regulations, etc. Ability to effectively write reports and communications to administrators, colleagues, parents, students and staff. Ability to effectively present information orally and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, staff and students.

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Ability to use spreadsheets and reporting documents that assist with the computation of data.

Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret and implement a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff and students. Ability to speak clearly and…