Secondary Inst Coord Job Newton Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Newton

Primary Purpose:

The primary purpose of this position is to work directly with classroom teachers on the delivery of high-quality instruction to improve student and staff learning. This leadership position serves as a collaborator and liaison between campus and district staff to implement district instructional initiatives, provide job-embedded professional development, and accomplish specific district and campus goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree from Accredited University
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate

Experience:

Five years teaching experience in a core content area preferred
Experience as a teacher leader

Special Skills:

Ability to coach and mentor other adults
Deep understanding of instructional best practices and instructional strategies
General knowledge of learning theory, instructional design, analyzing state standards (TEKS), and state required assessments
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills (such as building rapport, actively listening, and giving/receiving feedback)

Major Responsibilities And Duties:

INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT

Teacher Support:
- Conferencing
- Co-planning and co-teaching
- Demonstration lessons
- Focused classroom visits
- Lesson observation with feedback
- Assisting in the analysis of data to determine instructional needs

Provides PLC support to enhance instruction based on campus needs
Supports teachers in transferring and synthesizing alternatives or refinements to current practices
Assists in lesson planning, lesson internalization, and deconstruction of standards

Student Support (in collaboration with the teacher):
- Individual instruction and/or assessment
- Small group instruction as needed
Apply extensive knowledge of technology and instructional application
Apply extensive knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Apply extensive knowledge of Texas curriculum (TEKS) and state assessments

CAMPUS CLIMATE

Apply excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Assist with campus documentation and reports
Evaluate and analyze assessment data
Assist with identification of campus-wide instructional needs
Coordinate and align instruction between grade levels, departments and campuses
Assume an active role in campus specific instructional initiatives
Works collaboratively with administrators, teachers, technology staff, counselors and other school staff to strengthen all aspects of the instructional program
Models attitudes, behaviors, and actions that are aligned to the district and campus vision and honors confidentiality as appropriate