School-Based Instructional Coach

Elementary School-Based Instructional Coach

Job Description

Role:
Work closely with the PreK-8 Director, school administrators, and curriculum & instructional specialists to increase student engagement, improve student achievement, and build teacher capacity. Must be able to lead collaborative team workshops, grade-level teacher learning team cycles, and one-on-one coaching rounds. Coaches must understand the district curriculum goals, be able to analyze student data, and help teachers identify instructional needs.

Salary: 10 month Teacher Salary as designated by NCDPI teaching schedule.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university

* Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience

* Current North Carolina Teaching License

* Demonstrated knowledge of North Carolina content standards

* Experience in researched-based instructional practices

* Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

* Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for teachers

* 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

General Responsibilities:

* Provide individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed

* Provide support in analyzing student assessment data

* Assist teachers with designing instructional lessons based on assessment data when requested

* Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies

* Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with district curriculum

* Provide assistance in researching instructional solutions

* Model effective, differentiated instruction when requested

* Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers

* Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers

* Manage time and create a flexible schedule to assist teacher learning

* Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals

* Assist with development of district curriculum, instruction, and assessments

* Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers

* Perform duties as assigned by the Principal and the PreK-8 Director

* Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry