Instructional ELA Coach 6th - 8th - District-Wide

Hawkins County Schools

Instructional Coach

Reports To:

Elementary and Middle/High School Supervisors

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and Five Years of teaching experience
• Proficiency with Curriculum Software
• Communicates well both orally and in writing
• Experience in research-based instructional practices

Purpose Statement:

The Instructional Coaches will assist Central Office staff and school administrators in providing researched based, best instructional practices to teachers in Hawkins County Schools.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers
• Communicate and demonstrate research-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance
• Support new teachers
• Provide staff development
• Be available to school administrators to analyze data
• Be proficient on the student Universal Screener and the RTI process
• Attend trainings and return to share information with teachers and administrators
• Act as a resource person to teachers
• Supports the curriculum development process
• Be well versed in research pertaining to best instructional strategies
• Serve on RTI District Committee
• Serve on individual school Student Support Committees
• Assist the Elementary and Middle/High School Supervisors in disseminating information into the schools
• Monitor intervention programs by observing and meeting with teacher

Capacity and Ability Requirements:

The usual job demands require the following physical requirements: some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, some stooping, kneeling, and physical dexterity.

Terms of Employment:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District.

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.