Instructional Coach

NOTICE OF OPENING:
Instructional Coach

LOCATION:

Mound Park Elementary

WORK YEAR:  School Year

SALARY:
Per FEA Contract, grant funded position

• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (strong background in program implementation preferred)
• Proven ability to engage students in the classroom, demonstrated resourcefulness to meet teachers needs, including reviewing related research, identifying tools and implementing best practices.
• Expertise in classroom instructional technology
• Experience and knowledge of using data from state assessments, local assessments, as well as progress monitoring assessments (NWEA) to inform instruction.
• Strong knowledge of instructional delivery at multiple grade levels
• Ability to manage time and be self-directed
• Successful leadership experience and collaboration with all stakeholders
• Flexibility and adaptability in his/her implementation of coaching practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Key areas of focus are math and ELA
• Apply knowledge of current trends and research in data analysis, curriculum, instruction, assessment, equitable practices, building teacher capacity, and professional development.
• Use extensive knowledge of strategies, techniques, and standards involved in instruction within and across disciplines when meeting with teachers
• Meet with teachers during a regular coaching cycle to develop an instructional plan for students that include use of available technology.
• Guide teachers during a regular coaching cycle in reflecting on instructional delivery of lessons and student mastery of content based on student data.
• Build and maintain positive, trusting relationships with teachers and administrators through effective and confidential communication.
• Conduct effective and meaningful staff workshops related to improving student learning.
• Collaborate with colleagues to model, inform and promote instructional best practices in the classroom.
• Provide professional learning supports through instructional coaching to connect new learning and improve engagement in the classroom.
• Work collaboratively with other coaches across the district.
• Participate in student assistance team meetings to provide recommendations for multi-tiered systems of support. (MTSS)
• Assist in the facilitation of implementing local assessments using district adopted tools.
• Communicate results of local and state assessment data to stakeholders as requested.
• Use the school improvement plan in working with colleagues to set student achievement goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.