Instructional Coach

POSITION OVERVIEW The goal of the Instructional Coach is to build capacity by supporting teachers to develop more effective instruction. Instructional coaches work collaboratively with teachers in building their intervention and pedagogical knowledge, support teachers on a day-to-day basis, and facilitate school-wide professional development focused on research-based effective instruction. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Participate in creation of intervention plans and data tracking to identify Title I students and improve student growth and achievement. Monitor SDW’s to ensure Title I students are receiving the support they need and are progressing through the AIT process. Support teachers and grade level teams in creating action plans to address standards of concerns identified by student achievement data and Title I students. Observe Title I tutoring sessions and monitor data to identify material needs, effective use of data, effective instructional practices, and identify students to enter/exit from Title I services. Create and maintain a master Title I rank order list at each grade level. Review Title I student list to ensure student needs are met. Provide initial and continued professional development for Title I teachers, tutors, and paraprofessionals. Provide professional development and support of research-based teaching strategies and best practices to address teacher needs and school goals. Facilitate training for teachers hired after the start of the school year, such as M-Drive Resources, Curriculum Pacing Guides, SOMAAH’s, etc. Provide a minimum of 5 contact hours per day to teachers to support enhancement of classroom instruction. Coach teachers and Title I paraprofessionals in developing individualized interventions for Tier II and Tier III students. Ensure monthly MAP Skills progress monitoring is completed and documented for all Tier II and Tier III students. Meet with the building principal outside of school hours to discuss coaching processes and related matters. Complete online Instructional Feedback Forms for observed teachers. Facilitate changes in instructional practices that enable teachers to identify student needs more analytically, plan more productively, and teach more effectively. Attend and lead weekly PLC meetings. Review weekly lesson plans for alignment with standards and daily instruction. Evaluate students’ learning capabilities and celebrate their accomplishments. Maintain active presence on campus through light lifting, standing, moving, and occasional travel to other campuses; participate in events outside normal hours; perform other duties as assigned. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree. Current teaching certificate from within the state. One year of lead teacher or instructional coach experience. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Master’s degree. Three or more years of teaching experience across a variety of grade levels. Spalding Certified Teacher. BENEFITS Industry-leading pay, rewards, referral bonuses, and paid time‑off. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits; discounted onsite childcare; student enrollment priority. Retirement plans and opportunities for advancement, training, mentoring, and tuition reimbursement. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vertex Education