VILS Instructional Coach-DSA MS​/HS OKC

Reports to:

Principal

Work Hours:

Office Hours – 206 days

The Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS) instructional coach is a full‑time position with the primary responsibility for implementing the VILS program at the school level. The VILS coach provides teachers with pedagogical support to effectively leverage technology in the classroom, challenges teachers and leaders to fulfill their vision, and advocates for improving student achievement by engaging students in the learning process, personalizing learning, etc.

The coach works to ensure that every teacher in the building has the opportunity to become proficient in leveraging technology in the classroom to access deeper learning through rigorous and relevant lessons. By being versatile, the coach provides opportunities for the school to innovate and explore enhancements to current practice.

In addition to building capacity within professional learning communities, the coach creates and leads a culture of teacher leaders who are comfortable using data for continuous improvement, collaboration, and facilitating professional learning. Finally, the coach helps expose students to compelling careers and the technical skills necessary to succeed in those careers.

This position requires a student‑centered learning philosophy, creative problem‑solving abilities, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and an eagerness to take a leadership role.

• Collaborate with Digital Promise staff and school leadership to develop and execute strategic plans that illustrate the integration of the VILS program and school goals.
• Collaborate with Digital Promise staff on weekly tracking and reporting of progress on VILS program implementation.
• Keep district leadership and principal abreast of progress.
• Lead and support faculty in integrating effective uses of digital technology through a consistent pattern of strategic outreach and informal support.
• Collaborate with teachers in composing effective technology‑infused, content‑based lessons and support teachers as they implement these lessons in their classrooms, helping teachers reflect upon and improve lessons.
• Promote a strong learning culture among all project participants.
• Participate in ongoing professional development related to job responsibilities and maintain expertise in the field.
• Promote model instructional practices and the role of technology integration.
• Collaboratively develop engaging lessons with faculty and provide support through classroom observations, modeling, and co‑teaching.
• Provide assistance and training to instructional staff in integrating technology to support student achievement, including planning and implementing job‑embedded professional development and workshops for individuals, small groups, and large groups.
• Nurture and grow student opportunities for leadership in technology and STEM.
• Document innovative learning strategies for ongoing assessment and publication purposes.
• Periodically collect data on levels of technology integration via classroom observations to inform professional learning supports.

NOTE:

The person in this role should focus on supporting teaching and learning, not on supporting IT or technical issues.

• Prior teaching and coaching experience required.
• Strong history of innovative teaching practices and building student aspirations.
• Strong understanding of adult learning, andragogy, and pedagogy and their relation to technology integration.

• Listens to others and remains receptive to new ideas.
• Understands and applies ISTE Coaching Standards.
• Addresses criticism in an appropriate manner and develops constructive outcomes.
• Sustains effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work.
• Effectively educates and mentors technology users.
• Establishes and maintains positive, effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community.
• Effectively manages time, is organized, and prioritizes work to meet the needs of users.
• Communicates effectively in multiple formats (multimedia, face‑to‑face, etc.).
• Quickly acquires new knowledge regarding technology.
• Works independently, takes initiative, is flexible, and manages competing tasks, deadlines, requirements, and decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Enthusiastic about the use of technology.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Designs and delivers technology‑enhanced instruction.