Instructional Coach Job Aztec New Mexico USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Aztec

Instructional Coach

The Instructional Coach in Aztec Municipal School District (AMSD) is a non-evaluative, collaborative leader who supports teachers in strengthening instructional practices to improve student achievement. This position focuses on building teacher capacity through job-embedded coaching, data analysis, and professional learning aligned to district priorities, New Mexico standards, and school improvement goals.

Reports To:

Associate Superintendent of Instruction and the Director of Federal Programs

Minimum Qualifications:

A minimum of a New Mexico Level II or III Teaching License

Bachelor's Degree in Education (Master's Preferred)

3-5 years of successful teaching experience

Knowledge of the New Mexico Standards K-12

Instructional coaching or leadership experience preferred

Knowledge of needs of students requiring additional support

Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and implement content and instructional strategies for teaching

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form

Ability to communicate effectively in large and small group settings

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators, colleagues, parents, and students

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Partner with teachers in a non-evaluative coaching role to plan, implement, and refine effective, research-based instructional strategies.

Conduct instructional coaching cycles including goal setting, classroom observation, modeling, co-teaching, and reflective feedback.

Support teachers in analyzing student data to drive instructional decisions.

Facilitate professional development aligned with AMSD strategic goals and state standards.

Assist with implementation of district-adopted curriculum and instructional frameworks.

Model high-quality instruction and support differentiation

Support new teachers and provide targeted coaching support.

Collaborate with principals to align coaching work with school improvement plans.

Promote culturally responsive teaching practices.

Maintain confidentiality and build professional relationships.

Other Duties:

Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings and other professional activities.

Participates as a member of the school instructional team in various student and parent activities which occur in school

Performs any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Confidentiality:

Due to the sensitive nature of this position and access to student demographic information, the highest degree of confidentiality is required.

Qualification Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above and below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to eligible individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or

Experience:

Please see Minimum and Desired Qualifications.

Communication and Language

Skills:

Ability to assist with the preparation of applications, reports, and correspondence as directed by the supervisor
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of staff, students, peers and community

Other

Skills and Abilities:

Strong instructional knowledge
Understanding of the adult learning theory
Data analysis skills
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, peers, parents, and community
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
Ability to use computers and other technology to accomplish job responsibilities
Ability to perform tasks quickly and efficiently and follow verbal directions
Ability to work around congested areas

Analytical and Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Temperaments:

Ability to teach others, work with people, and influence people in their opinions, attitudes, and judgments
Ability to perform a variety of duties. Ability to work with people who express conflicting opinions
Ability to solve problems, make sound judgments, and reach conclusions
Ability to express…