Instructional Coach​/Enrichment Specialist

Instructional Coach/Enrichment Specialist

Reports to:

Principal

Supervises:
Students

Department:
Building

Classification:
Teacher

Work Year: 180 days

Contract Dates:
School year inclusive

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Evaluation:
Per GEA Contract

for salary and benefits

• Hold Illinois Educator Certification, correct and current endorsements for Grades K-4, and meet all Highly Qualified Status requirements (reading endorsement and/or reading specialist preferred but not necessary).
• Have a record of successful teaching experience.
• Have at least 3 years teaching experience with primary-age children.
• Experience preferred using DIBELS, MAP, STAR, and 95% Group.

Gavin South Middle School seeks a dynamic Instructional Coach to support teachers. The coach will work closely with the administration to provide professional development and in‑classroom support for teachers. Additionally, part of this job will be to support the enrichment needs of our 2nd through 4th grade students at Gavin Central Elementary School.

• Models instructional strategies in classrooms.
• Teach enrichment classes to 2‑4 grade students in need of deeper learning opportunities in order to expand curriculum.
• Co‑plan and help with literacy strategy integration.
• Co‑teaching at times with classroom teachers.
• Assists with the implementation of the District MTSS plan.
• Co‑teaching at times during core reading and math tiered MTSS instructional blocks.
• Implementation of professional learning at the building level around literacy skills and strategies.
• Support and help to enhance the implementation of district curriculum.
• Become an active member of building and district leadership teams.
• Works with first‑year teachers as a mentor.
• Organize, plan, and lead family reading opportunities throughout the school year.
• Plan, implement, and follow through with training to support teacher‑based teams.
• Increase the quality/consistency/effectiveness of classroom instruction.
• Ensures implementation of adopted curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
• Ensures that student achievement data drives instructional decisions in classrooms.
• Expands teacher's use of a variety of resources to improve instruction.
• At times works directly with students to meet learning goals.
• Cultivates a culture that is positive, values others, and supports innovation.
• Demonstrates evidence of good interpersonal skills with colleagues.
• All duties associated with being an instructional coach and/or assigned by the building principal.

Teachers Contract (GEA) Article VI (Working Conditions), Teachers Handbook p. 4 & 24 (Hours & Work Year), Extended Paid Days as Assigned by the Administration.

GAVIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 37 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.