Instructional Coach - District Elementary

Instructional Coach - Elementary

The Instructional Coach will enhance instructional practices, contribute to curriculum development, and influence the professional growth of teachers. The focus will be on providing targeted support across content areas, ensuring alignment with state and local assessments. This position will involve collaboration with teachers, administrators, and interventionists to enhance instructional strategies, foster classroom innovation, and improve student outcomes.

The following outlines the essential tasks performed to achieve the purpose of this job. The frequency of each task is listed as follows: (D) daily, (W) weekly, (M) monthly, (Q) quarterly, or (A) annually. The total, including the percentage allocated to "other duties as assigned," equals 100%.

• Teacher Support and Professional Learning:
  Develop and deliver differentiated professional learning opportunities to address the diverse needs of educators and students. Assist the Director of Teaching and Learning in planning, facilitating and evaluating professional learning Collaborate with a team to manage course entry, registrations, transcripts and course evaluations within a software system. Provide targeted, job-embedded professional learning opportunities for teachers, addressing specific needs identified through data analysis and observation.
  
  Support teachers in understanding and implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Support, to meet the diverse needs of students. Participate in district professional development offerings, and support teachers and administrators in applying new learning and initiatives. Research instructional technology and assist with the instructional implementation designed for improved student achievement. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging educators to explore new approaches and methodologies.
  
  (W 30%)
• Curriculum and Instructional Planning:
  Align instructional coaching practices and support with the Weld RE-1 Strategic Plan. Collaborate with teachers to develop and implement effective and research-based instructional best strategies. Model effective instruction, and provide support to allow teachers to practice and refine instructional strategies. Support the development and implementation of common assessments that align with standards, proficiency scales and priority evidence outcomes. Provide guidance on best practices and differentiated instruction for multilingual learners, students with special needs and gifted learners.
  
  Support teachers in implementing innovative instructional methods and technologies. Participate on district leadership committees to support implementation of the Instructional Framework and new curriculum adoptions. (W 40%)
• Professional Learning Communities:
  Plan, model or facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Integrate research-based practices, educational trends, and innovations with support for collaborative planning. Support new teacher mentoring and induction programming. (M 15%)
• Collaboration and Communication:
  Collaborate with school leadership, coordinators, and other instructional coaches to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach to teaching and learning. Communicate regularly to share scheduling information and data with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders, and to promote the impact of instructional coaching. (D 10%)
• Perform other duties as assigned. (M 5%)

Masters Degree (Preferred) Successful experience as an instructor Successful experience as an instructional coach Successful experience leading and promoting professional growth among adults Must have Current CDE teaching license

Interest in coaching teachers in a public-school setting. Knowledge of best practice in assessment, instruction strategies, and current research. Ability to analyze data and formulate instruction to maximize achievement for students with diverse abilities. Ability to work with adult learners through delivery of professional development. Assist in supporting ML learners and assuring to the greatest extent possible communication to families of students in their native language.

Requires a valid Colorado driver's license: yes

Reports to:

Director of Learning Direct Reports:
No

Budget Function Responsibility Sole Participate Recommend Not Applicable Develop a Budget X Administer a Budget X Monitor a Budget X Coordinate a Budget X Initiate a Requisition X

Physical Activities Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Stand X Walk X Sit X Use hands to finger, handle or feel X Reach with hands and arms X Climb or balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl X Talk X Hear X Weight and Force Demands Amount of Time None Under 1/3 1/3 to 2/3 Over 2/3 Up to 10 pounds X Up to 25…