Elementary Instructional Coach

Job Description

Primary

Purpose:

Provides continuous support for professional growth for elementary teachers through coaching, co‑teaching and demonstrations.

Education / Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited university, Masters preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements for subject and level assigned
• ESL Certification required within six months of employment
• Completion of the Texas Reading Academy

Special Knowledge /

Skills:

• Expert knowledge of classroom management, effective instructional strategies and practices
• Ability to demonstrate and develop these effective practices for classroom teachers
• Knowledge of coaching techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
• Ability to support program effectiveness and program compliance
• Ability to coordinate between content areas
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to evaluate and enhance delivery of effective instructional practices
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with campus teachers and administrators
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills

Experience / Other Requirements:

• At least five years of effective teaching with elementary students preferred

• Creates and cultivates trusting, respectful, and collegial relationships with teachers, campus administrators, curriculum directors, and other instructional coaches in developing the coaching program
• Conducts classroom observations as part of the coaching cycle and provides immediate critical feedback to enhance classroom instruction (not evaluative)
• Supports teachers in the development of purposeful standards‑aligned formative and summative assessments
• Helps teachers to diagnose student strengths and weaknesses based on formative/summative data and plan for effective interventions
• Consults frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to instructional methods and materials
• Works with special cases whose difficulty or complexity requires a high degree of professional skill and knowledge
• Leads weekly learning communities and provides professional learning opportunities based on campus and district needs and goals
• Participates in design, implementation, and evaluation of campus staff development
• Attends appropriate professional meetings and workshops to maintain proficiency and acquire new ideas for instructional improvement
• Supports the academic achievement of at‑risk learners

• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with teachers and administrators
• Keeps school staff informed as to new developments in subject‑matter areas
• Participating member of the campus instructional leadership team

• Compiles, maintains, and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required
• Complies with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rules, and local board policy

• Expands leadership skills and knowledge base through self‑initiated professional development activities
• Conducts oneself in a professional, ethical manner in accordance with New Braunfels ISD Standards of Conduct and complies with the Texas Education Agency Code of Ethics

• Attends and participates in district meetings with curriculum specialists and communicates with campus as appropriate
• Communicates and collaborates with district‑level curriculum specialists to ensure rigorous, relevant curricula and instructional practices that will increase student achievement
• Keeps the campus informed as to the purposes and progress of district and state instructional programs and requirements
• Demonstrates awareness of district‑community needs and initiates activities to meet needs

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Mental Demands, Physical Demands & Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used:
Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals
Posture:
Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion:
Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching. Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment.
Lifting:
Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment:
Work is performed in an office setting; may require irregular and/or prolonged hours
Mental Demands:
Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress. Self‑directed and flexible.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.