Instructional Coach Secondary

Instructional CoachJ.O. Combs Unified School District 44 complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities to apply and participate in the hiring process. The district is located in San Tan Valley near Queen Creek, Mesa, Apache Junction, and Florence. It offers the full student experience from Pre-K through high school. The district comprises five elementary schools, a middle school, a high school, and alternative and online schools. The district hires employees who are committed, innovative, and passionate about children and their educational opportunities. If this describes you, continue to learn more about the position below.Position: Instructional CoachWork Calendar: 10 months, 198 daysHours: Full-time, 40 hours per weekSalary Schedule/Base Annual Rate (Subject to Change): $54,540.00. Additional credit for related years of service and education.FLSA Status: ExemptBenefits: Eligible for benefits the first of the month following the new hire dateAbout the RoleThe Instructional Coach is a master teacher who serves as a member of the instructional staff with responsibility for Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment programs, and for providing Professional Development for teachers. The instructional coach assists, supports, and coaches staff members in effective instruction with emphasis on the curriculum areas of reading, writing, and mathematics to ensure student success and academic achievement. The goal of the instructional coach is to build capacity for effective instruction by providing ongoing coaching, demonstration teaching, and guidance to teachers. The Instructional Coach serves as a member of the District Curriculum, Assessment, Instruction and Professional Development team.Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.The Instructional Coach works in conjunction with site leadership, district leadership, and various departments to enhance teacher effectiveness and student achievement.The Coach supports the goals, objectives, strategies, and programs of the district.Assists with the annual review, update, and writing of District curriculum to ensure compliance with the State Standards.Assists in the development and execution of District Professional Development.Assists with the alignment of standards/curriculum with related instructional materials, strategies, and activities.Assists staff with setting achievement goals based on the results of student assessments.Conducts classroom observations and mentors teachers needing assistance with curriculum, instruction, and assessment.Attends professional development workshops in job-related areas.Assists in the alignment of standards/curriculum with related instructional materials, strategies, and activities.Assists and supports staff (principals, classroom teachers, special education teachers and instructional assistants) in providing effective instruction and improving student achievement.Keeps principals and teachers up to date on effective instructional strategies, techniques, activities, and materials, that, through research, have proven to increase student achievement.Models direct, explicit, systematic instruction, including effective teaching techniques and strategies, coaches staff members in the implementation of effective instruction.Understands and interprets assessment data, both formal and informal, to inform instructional decisions.Assists staff with the understanding and interpretation of assessment data to inform instructional decisions.Supports district staff in monitoring new/probationary teachers in establishing effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques.Coordinates and provides on-site curriculum-related professional development (class demos, workshops, in-services, classes, etc.)Attends site-based leadership team, grade-level and/or staff meetings.Attends and/or facilitates TAT (Teacher Assistant Team) meetings.Assists in the implementation and interpretation of comprehensive needs assessment.Assists with coordination of parental involvement meetings, workshops, family academic events, curriculum nights.Performs other duties, as assigned, to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the work unit.What You NeedArizona Teaching CertificateMinimum of three (3) years of satisfactory teaching experienceMust have or be able to obtain an IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card, through the Arizona Department of Public SafetyDemonstrates: Knowledge of Arizona State Standards and National StandardsKnowledge of current academic and instructional researchSkill in instructional processes that facilitate integration of curriculumIn-depth knowledge of planning for learning and instructional strategiesTechnology literacy and a willingness to use technology innovativelyExcellent time management skillsStrong understanding of intervention and appropriate instructional practicesKnowledge and understanding of effective strategies for instructing diverse learnersKnowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies, research-based best practices, a variety of assessment methods, and effective coaching practicesKnowledge and skill in areas such as mentoring, classroom management, alignment of curriculum, instruction and assessment, peer coachingExpertise in working with colleagues in the area of professional development, learning teams, teacher support and/or instructional planningEffective communication, planning, organization, presentation and leadership skills: ability to work with and motivate othersExperience working with site-based teamsAbility to plan and present information/training for the adult learnerAbility to work effectively and efficiently without constant supervision and under stressful timelinesAbility to develop and maintain cooperative and effective professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and communityWillingness to work outside the traditional teacher working hours and calendar, including evenings, weekends, and summersPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to move about the campuses and to drive to the schools and departments in the district. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.