Certificated Teacher - Instructional Coach

Certificated Teacher - Instructional Coach

The instructional coach is a leadership position that provides a broad range of support in each school to raise the academic achievement level of all students through staff learning partnerships. Instructional coaches provide professional development in whole group, small group, and through one on one coaching venues. A variety of coaching methods are used to promote adult learning and support professional growth.

This certificated position is supervised by the building principal and funded by the Title I / LAP program in the Teaching for Learning Department.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Builds trusting relationships with teachers in order to allow for rigorous conversation, reflection, and inquiry around teaching practices. Encourages reflective dialogue by asking open-ended questions, and using problem and paraphrasing techniques. Understands that listening and learning are the keys to developing a successful coaching relationship.

Creates structures and processes for collaborative work that promotes an atmosphere of trust and collegiality and builds on the shared expertise of all. Credible instructional leader serves as a change agent who promotes and fosters a professional learning culture grounded in adult learning theory and cutting edge research-based instructional strategies. Partners with building leaders to support teacher learning and improves student achievement.

Demonstrates integrity in developing and providing standards-based instruction when partnering with teachers.

Skillfully facilitates and provides on-going job embedded professional development opportunities for building staff: 1:1, small group, and whole group. Supports and leads for the implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum among teachers. Differentiates professional development opportunities based on disaggregated student data and adult learning priorities. Creates structures and processes for collaborative work that promotes collegiality and shared responsibility.

Bases all coaching and professional development decisions on teacher and student data. Assist teachers in analyzing student data and designing differentiated instructional programs to meet the needs of ALL students. Assist in monitoring student progress in order to sustain continuous improvement.

Consistently seeks new experiences and opportunities for learning, rather than taking the stance of an "expert". Demonstrates deep reflection both verbally and in written form.

Balances and prioritizes coaching and other professional duties before, during, and after school hours as well as planning and preparing for these events.

Other responsibilities include assisting in fulfilling Title I/LAP reporting requirements, managing the school Title I/LAP budget, monitoring eligible Title I/LAP student progress and data, supervising Title I/LAP funded classified staff who provide intervention to eligible students and providing student intervention as determined by school needs assessment.

Education and Experience:

Current Washington State Teacher's Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s). Three years of successful classroom teaching experience at relevant level. Demonstrates predominantly distinguished marks as measured by the criteria set for teacher evaluation.

Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

Successful experience in urban education. Deep understanding of the CEL5D instructional framework. Proven successful experience in an ethnically diverse school district. Knowledge of adult learning theory and facilitating adult learners. Knowledge of English language development.

Criminal background clearance. Valid Washington State Driver's License.

Current trends and practices in education. Instructional theory and its application. Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge. Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting. Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics. Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Learning Standards. School board policies and procedures.

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Maintain effective working relationships with other people. Operate a variety of modern office equipment including microcomputers and related software. Provide instructional leadership. Organize and set priorities. Work independently with…