Tier I Instructional Coach

Title:

Tier I Instructional Coach

Department:
Student Services

Assignment: up to .80 FTE

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Reports To:

Assistant Principal of Curriculum and Instruction

Location:

Deerfield High School

Salary:

As a licensed position, the pay is based on our salary schedule, Appendix C in DEA Agreement

Summary:

The Tier I Instructional Coach will work collaboratively with teachers across departments and course teams to enhance Tier 1 instruction by implementing universal design for instructional planning, high-leverage instructional strategies and evidence-based instructional strategies, and restorative practices for fostering increased social and emotional wellness of students. The coach will engage in modeling, co-teaching, and instructional coaching cycles to strengthen core instruction and ensure equitable learning experiences for all students.

This position requires a strong commitment to fostering professional growth among teachers and improving student outcomes through research-based instructional practices.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field required

* Master's degree preferred.

* Professional Educators License (PEL) required. PEL with EL, bilingual, LBS1 or social work endorsements highly preferred.

* Proficiency in integrating technology and AI tools into instruction.

* Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience at the secondary level.

* Experience working with English learners and implementing the WIDA Framework.

* Familiarity with UDL, differentiated instruction, and co-teaching models.

* Proven ability to lead professional development and support adult learners.

* The role requires flexibility, adaptability, and a commitment to fostering student success.

* Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional growth and collaboration.

Essential Functions:

The criteria indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed. The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position.

Instructional Coaching and Collaboration

* Conduct daily coaching cycles, including modeling, co-teaching, and providing actionable feedback to teachers.

* Develop departmental and course team coaching schedules to ensure consistent and continuous support across buildings.

* Co-plan lessons with individual teachers and teams, utilizing the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) 3.0 Framework.

* Provide support for course teams utilizing the 22 high leverage practices outlined for strong tier I instruction.

* Utilize restorative practices to support teachers in the growth and development of the social and emotional well-being of students.

* Offer support in implementing differentiated instruction, co-teaching models, social and emotional learning supports and strategies for multilingual learners and students with disabilities.

Professional Development

* Lead professional learning sessions focused on improving Tier 1 instructional and behavioral scaffolds and strategies for diverse learners within departments and individual course teams.

* Provide departmental professional learning experiences that leverage both the universal design for learning framework and high leverage instructional practices for strong tier 1 support in classroom spaces.

* Provide professional learning experience with co-teachers, leaning into a variety of co-teaching models and strategies to support a diverse student population.

* Provide teacher support for social and emotional learning strategies that support the development of the core five SEL competencies in students.

* Provide training on leveraging technology tools and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance instruction and improve access for all students.

Data Collection and Analysis

* Collect data on coaching cycles and teacher feedback, maintaining accurate records for analysis and instructional planning.

* Collaborate with department chairs from instructional leadership teams to present data, identify trends, and develop targeted plans for departments and course teams within departments.

* Support teachers in pulling and triangulating data from a variety of sources to effectively group students for skill-based development.

Multilingual & Diverse Learner Support

* Knowledge of the Universal Design for Learning and comfortable initiating coaching cycles with course teams grounded in specific strategies to promote inclusive school communities.

* Support a variety of co-teaching models and strategies for providing access points to curriculum and instruction for diverse learners.

* Works with teachers to identify the assets and preferred learning styles for diverse learners in the tier I space.

* Demonstrate an understanding of the WIDA 2020 Framework and English learner proficiency levels across all domains.

* Support teachers in designing and implementing small-group instruction tailored to the needs of English learners in core courses.

* Knowledgeable in translanguaging practices and…