Instructional Coach

Helping Central Texas improve economic self-reliance through a wide range of services and community partnerships.

STRATEGIC FUNCTION

Supports teachers in creating a learning environment that enhances the school readiness of children in the classroom.

OPERATING PRINCIPLES

• Lifelong Learning
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  Seeks innovative opportunities to expand knowledge, skills, and experiences.
• Effective Communication
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  Provides well thought-out, concise, and timely oral and written information.
• Teamwork
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  Considers group effort more important than individual effort.
• High Personal Standards
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  Sets challenging goals and continuously seeks feedback and opportunities to improve performance.
• Flexibility
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  Accepts other viewpoints, shifts strategies if necessary, and adjusts to changing work priorities.
• Concern for Accuracy and Effectiveness
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  Considers how work impacts both short term and long-term operating efficiencies.
• Initiative
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  Is proactive rather than reactive.
• Courteous and Respectful
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  Ensures all business dealings and relationships are conducted fairly and honestly.

May include the following:

Instructional Coach Responsibilities:

• Serve as a mentor to assigned Head Start Program classrooms.
• Assist teaching staff at assigned sites to implement all mandatory components of a Head Start Classroom.
• Adhering to the Practice Based Coaching model adopted by the Program.
  • Visit each assigned classroom to conduct observations per procedures.
    • Individual classroom meetings with the Teaching Staff to reflect on observations and goal progress.
    • Modeling, coaching, and supporting teaching staff as outlined in the Practiced Based Coaching Procedure.
• Communicate assessment data to the Teaching Team to help guide individualized planning for children as well as teaching strategies for the classroom.
• Guide teachers in collecting anecdotal records and work samples for the children’s portfolios.
• Guide teachers to connect observations and assessments to develop lesson plans and a comprehensive classroom management plan.
• Communicate regularly with the members of the Education Team to ensure effective collaboration and support.
• Meet regularly with the Management Team to reflect on the overall program’s progress.
• Develop and present small and large group education training for staff as assigned by Supervisor.
• Use database management systems to track children outcomes, EX:
  Child Plus, CLI Engage, etc.
• Ensures all developmental screenings are completed, entered into Child Plus, and procedures are followed based on assessment results.
• Support teaching staff to meet the needs of all children receiving services from local education agencies and early intervention services.
• Complete ongoing monitoring for assigned classrooms according to procedures.
• Work in collaboration with the Mental Health & Disabilities Coordinator to discuss observations and development strategies outlined in procedures.

Program Responsibilities:

• Be familiar with the Head Start Performance Standards in all components, the State Licensing Standards for Child Care, and all other mandatory regulations.
• Approach communications with teaching teams, families, and the community with the intent to preserve relationships. Strong emphasis on investing in a trusting and supportive relationship with teachers.
• Address multi-faceted-multi-cultural approach for children and families in the program.
• Maintain a schedule for advance reporting.
• Serve as an advocate for the children and families in the Head Start Program.
• Report all suspected child abuse to the Child Abuse Hotline at
• Assure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Adhere to all agency policies and procedures.
• Interact with staff, volunteers, and visitors in a pleasant and effective manner.
• Attend all staff, parent, and other meetings as assigned.
• Participate in workshops, in-service training, and make use of all personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Submit time sheets accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Submit mileage accurately and on time to supervisor.
• Attend all staff and other meetings as assigned.
• Be a positive role model.
• Maintain confidentiality: records, client services, and staff.
• Adhere to agency's best practices related to time…