Academic Coach

Job Title 190 days FLSA- Exempt Qualifications: Appropriate Georgia Teaching Certification Minimum of a T-4 certification; T-5 or higher certification preferred Minimum of three years successful teaching experience Proven ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with administration, faculty, and staff. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. Job Goal: To be a role model, mentor, and teacher leader, assisting faculty/staff, students, and administrators in reaching school, system, and state goals. Performance Responsibilities: Possess expertise in content, pedagogy, professional learning and school improvement initiatives, including a thorough knowledge of state curriculum standards. Participate in and redeliver state, system, and school level training. Conduct informal observations in classrooms and provide appropriate feedback. Observe and model appropriate teaching strategies. Organize and attend grade level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). Analyze and disaggregate data to support instruction and student achievement. Communicate with administration regarding teacher professional learning needs. Participate in required faculty meetings. Build a collegial climate with faculty/staff, students, and parents. Complete reports in a timely manner. Scaffold the development of an effective assessment system Support high leverage and evidence based practices. Maintains knowledge of research-based teaching/learning strategies and materials. Maintain standards of confidentiality. Perform other duties as needed and assigned by supervisor(s). Follows the Georgia Professional Standards for Educators Demonstrates prompt and regular in person attendance