Dean Of Students​/Instructional Coach- Parowan High School

Full Time Dean of Students / Instructional Coach - Parowan High School

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The Iron County School District supports families in developing college and career readiness by building knowledge, skills and relationships for ALL. Empowering ALL to learn at high-levels through systematic district and school-wide supports.
Parowan High School is seeking a Full Time Dean of Students/Instructional Coach. The Dean of Students/Instructional Coach will work closely with school administration, school personnel and students to support all applicable parties ranging from grades 7-12. This dual purpose administrator/coach will support learning with an emphasis given to new educators, instruction, technology, and the implementation of school-wide goals. The position will work closely with staff as needed to improve school climate, instructional practices, and aid in the implementation of new programs.

This position works directly with administration and teachers in a school providing classroom-based demonstrations, collaborative and one-on-one support, and facilitating teacher inquiry and related professional development as needed and requested. The focus is on enhancing teachers' ability to provide instruction that builds students' sense of engagement in the ownership of learning. This position works with administrators and teachers to collect and analyze data, interpret, and use it to guide instructional decisions in the implementation of a 3-Tiered Model.

Additional responsibilities include attendance tracking and a school‑wide focus on Positive behavior interventions and support in order to build and maintain a positive, safe school climate. Additionally, this position will assist school administration in supervision of extracurricular activities. Finally, this position will also support school safety and safety practices.

The essential functions, duties and responsibilities may include the following: Regular, reliable worksite attendance and timeliness is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. While this job description attempts to outline all essential duties of the position, the description is not a contract and the job functions are subject to change at the organization's discretion.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Coaches will need to have a minimum of 5 years classroom experience and effective–highly effective evaluation marks from their principal.
• Coaches will need to have or complete the Utah Instructional Coaching Endorsement (Endorsement focuses on adult learning, coaching cycle, and instructional strategies, as well as leading collaborative teams and data‑driven decision making. It is competency based).
• Coaches will need to attend regular district PLC/Trainings focused on specific needs (i.e., disrupted learning based on data, Canvas, blended learning, instructional strategies, restorative practices, etc.).
• Develop/deepen own content knowledge of coaching, adult learning theory, evidence‑based instructional strategies, leading effective teams, and exemplary practices in whole‑group and small‑group differentiated instruction.
• Extend competencies through active participation in district level professional learning opportunities, including personal coaching with district coaches.
• Improve instruction by providing sustained support to classroom teachers through continuous coaching cycles (pre‑conference, data collection, reflective conversations); provide professional learning focused on implementing Utah Core Standards with research‑based instructional practices using the district programs (in‑class modeling, team teaching, shadow teaching, etc.).
• Observe teacher instruction and provide feedback.
• Provide the teacher with Tier I and II classroom and student behavior management coaching.
• Provide professional learning focused on school goals.
• Provides collaborative teams with support in trust and functioning, data‑analysis, and instructional planning.
• Participate in faculty meetings and professional development as required.
• Supports…