Instructional Coach

Pay Range: $45,600.00 to $60,400.00 based on experience

Benefits Eligible: True

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (may include some weekends)

Travel: Required

For Best Consideration Date:

Position Introduction:

The Science Instructional Coach will engage with the rest of the Curriculum and Instruction team in planning, organizing, communicating, and monitoring evidence-based services with project partners and ensure alignment with specified project outcomes. The incumbent will oversee project management, participant management, and development of high-quality resources to support educators' professional growth in student-centered instructional practices, impacting student academic readiness.

Essential Job Duties & Functions:

Professional Learning Facilitation
The incumbent will design, organize, and deliver professional learning opportunities for sponsored program participants. This professional will play a key role in enhancing the skills, knowledge, and capabilities of the project stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Facilitation and Instruction:
  Deliver engaging professional learning sessions, workshops, and seminars that fully address the instructional learning goals. Utilize various instructional methods and adult learning principles to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Mentoring and Coaching:
  When appropriate, provide one-on-one coaching and mentorship to stakeholders to enhance their skills and professional growth.
• Technology Integration:
  Utilize instructional technology tools to support online and blended learning opportunities. Stay current with e-learning trends and best practices.
• Communication and Promotion:
  Promote professional learning opportunities to employees and encourage participation. Use various communication channels to raise awareness and generate interest in the sponsored project's offerings.

Evidence-Based Design
The incumbent will support the sponsored project's adaptation of evidence-based practices through the systematic search, review, and synthesis of existing literature to inform project-based services.

Key responsibilities include:

• Identification of Research Objectives:
  Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to define question(s) that need to be addressed through a literature review.
• Search Strategy:
  Develop a comprehensive search strategy to identify relevant literature sources.
• Literature Search:
  Collect, organize, and catalog literature sources and evaluate the quality, relevance, and credibility of the literature sources.
• Synthesis and Analysis:
  Summarize key findings and insights from the reviewed literature. Identify common themes, trends, and gaps in existing knowledge and research.
• Evidence-Based Recommendations:
  Offer evidence-based recommendations and insights based on the literature review to guide decision-making and project services.

Instructional Design
The incumbent will engage in the creation, development, and implementation of effective professional learning materials and programs. The professional ensures that learning initiatives are well-structured, engaging, and aligned with the sponsored project's goals and objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Needs Analysis:
  Collaborate with stakeholders to identify learning needs and performance gaps within the organization. Determine the knowledge and skills employees require to meet organizational goals.
• Learning Objectives:
  Define clear and measurable learning objectives for each instructional program.
  Curriculum Development:
  Design a comprehensive curriculum or professional learning programs that cover the identified learning objectives. Organize content logically and in a sequential manner.
• Content Creation:
  Develop educational content, including written materials, multimedia presentations, videos, e-learning modules, and assessments. Ensure that content is engaging, informative, and interactive.
• Instructional Strategies:
  Select appropriate instructional methods and strategies, considering the needs of the learners. Incorporate a variety of pedagogical techniques to cater to diverse learning styles.
• Technology Integration:
  Utilize instructional technology to enhance the learning experience.
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