Elementary Instructional Coach

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Salary: Per Contract

Documents required for application:

• Online Application
• Letter of Interest
• Resume
• Copy of Valid Certification and/or License
• Transcripts
• Three Current Letters of Recommendation (within one year of application)
• Other:
  Letter of interest should include background information

TITLE: Elementary Instructional Coach

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CT State Certification (Elementary, K‑6) required
• Master’s degree in reading and/or mathematics strongly preferred
• Minimum of five years of exemplary elementary classroom teaching experience
• Strong background in research‑based instructional practices
• Strong background in differentiated instruction and the ability to program for all students
• Strong background in curricular content including elementary literacy, mathematics, science and social studies
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, assessment tools and research‑based best practices
• Experience with administering assessments, data collection and analysis of students’ various stages of growth and development
• Ability to use data to assess, monitor, and improve teaching and student performance
• Extensive knowledge of the SRBI (Scientifically Research‑Based Intervention) process, including the ability to design and write student goals, align instructional materials and plan, monitor and assess tiered interventions
• Experience in collecting, analyzing and interpreting school‑wide, grade‑level, classroom and individual student data
• Excellent collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills, including written and verbal
• Ability to prepare and present professional development workshops
• Experience in developing, revising and implementing and evaluating curriculum
• Ability to integrate technology into the learning environment for both staff and students, including the ability to utilize district computer software programs
• Ability to lead, inspire, support and motivate; must be positive, trustworthy and committed to promoting the district’s and the school’s vision, mission and goals
• Self‑motivated individual with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and bring new ideas to the team
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Elementary Supervisors of Curriculum and Instruction

JOB GOAL: The Elementary Instructional Coach will partner with a wide variety of stakeholders to promote innovative, equitable, meaningful, and impactful support with curriculum, assessment, instruction, and intervention into all aspects of teaching and learning in the EHPS community.

Coaching Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis & Prioritized Action Steps
• Curriculum & Instruction Implementation
• Targeted/Tiered instruction
• Coaching Practices
• Professional Development

These core coaching responsibilities will drive high‑leverage action steps to improve academic growth and achievement for students and enhance professional learning for elementary educators. The coach will achieve these goals through delivering professional development, conducting coaching sessions, participating in grade‑level meetings, planning with the district coaching team, and working directly with teachers and students to ensure that targeted, differentiated instruction is in place.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist teachers with planning solid Tier 1 lessons that are differentiated and aligned to all students’ needs and connected to prioritized district curriculum and materials
• Assist teachers with curriculum pacing, mapping, and the development, implementation and analysis of formative assessments and results
• Lead collaborative conversations around student data, teaching and learning
• Co‑plan with teachers in a student‑centered coaching model, which may include co‑teaching, data collection and analysis
• Maintain visibility in classrooms daily and/or work directly with students as necessary to address instructional needs
• Provide instructional resources for teachers based on formative, benchmark, and observational data
• Work as a member of the school community to educate parents about excellence in instructional…