Dli Instructional Coach

Spanish Coach Position

The Spanish Coach is a full-time position that reports to the school principal. The Spanish Coach is a key member of the administrative team. Responsibilities include DL/I program oversight, curriculum support, and coaching feedback to improve onboarding experiences of international teachers and ensure teachers have the resources and skills necessary to teach NCSCOS objectives and provide research-based language immersion strategies.

Support DL/I Staff Onboarding

Work closely with the Participate Program Manager to coordinate the onboarding of staff.

This includes assessing housing needs and logistics (i.e. housewarming items, safe apartments, car dealerships referrals, DMV). Make sure new staff understand initial financial expectations (payroll schedule, deposit and first month rent, housing, transportation, etc.). Plan an opening celebration to welcome new staff and their families to your school community. Include some housewarming gifts or gift cards (household items for the kitchen or bathroom).

Have mentors or other staff members drive new staff around town to find the school, banks, DMV, and/or Hispanic stores.

Work with PTA to collect gently used furniture, kitchen items, and gift cards.

Host a classroom set up party to help new staff prepare and arrange their rooms before Open House.

Develop expectations and a schedule for coaching and professional development offerings.

Curriculum & Pedagogy Support

Create a schedule for the new staff to conduct peer observations within the first two weeks of school focused on effective classroom management techniques.

Explain, model, coach, and support effective classroom management techniques.

Explain the format and expectations for lesson plans and active PLC participation.

Provide a Dual Language 101 Overview to share research and best practices (i.e. anchor charts, sentence starters/frames, Total Physical Response, Turn and Talk, cooperative learning, The Bridge, and cultural connections).

Explain the various assessment tools, platforms, and data analysis protocols.

Demonstrate the use of classroom technology (i.e. Promethean Boards, district resources).

Guide teachers as they learn to unpack NCSCOS, curriculum resources, and lesson planning.

Coaching and Feedback

Provide teachers with guidance, recommendations, and a script for effectively communicating with parents.

Allow new staff to visit and observe experienced DL/I teachers throughout the year.

Visit DL/I class each week to provide targeted feedback and suggestions. Utilize whisper coaching and modeling when appropriate.

Co-facilitate PLCs with the literacy and math coach for content taught in Spanish.

Administrative Responsibilities

Coordinate outreach and school tours for prospective families.

Translate school newsletters and verbal messages.

Host parent informational sessions.

Stay abreast of DL/I information and resources (NCDPI, CAL, FLANC, SCOLT, etc.) Coordinate the administration of language assessments and data analysis.

Review and recommend curriculum resources.

Keep the administrative team abreast of strengths and needs of the program.

Other

Other responsibilities as assigned by the principal based on data and program needs

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills Preferred:

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills in English and Spanish

K-6 teaching license

Master's degree in curriculum and instruction

Minimum of three years of successful experience teaching

Experience teaching in a DL/I program

Experience teaching in multiple grade levels and across content areas

Experience as a mentor, lead teacher, grade level chairperson, facilitator, or coach

Willingness to take initiative and work proactively

Detail-oriented, able to meet deadlines and manage multiple assignments simultaneously

Ability to receive input and constructive feedback to grow as an instructional coach