Subject Matter Expert ~ at International Leadership of Houston, Texas

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The RLA Subject Matter Expert (ELAR Instructional Coach) reports directly to the Area Academic Coordinator (51%) District ELAR Coordinator (49%). The Area ELAR Instructional Coach, in collaboration with the District ELAR Coordinator, is responsible for ensuring quality instruction is being delivered K-12, at all campuses in the assigned Area, and supporting teachers in the design and implementation of quality lessons; the "How is the material being taught". An effective Area ELAR Instructional Coach will spend 80% of their time on classroom coaching with teachers (planning, demonstration, observation, co-teaching and study of lessons) while the other 20% of their time will be spent on coaching responsibilities (collaborating with Academic Coordinator, researching and going to PD on best practices, providing PD for staff, data review and conversations, staff development coordination with principals, record keeping/logs).

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate in content endorsement preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
• Ability to interpret data and evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Must possess demonstrated evidence of leadership responsibilities beyond those required in the classroom.
• Must possess an in-depth knowledge of DLI programs, curriculum, instructional best practices, and adult learning theories.
• Knowledge of second language acquisition theories and reading instruction preferred.
• Must possess effective instructional delivery techniques and the ability to guide and develop teachers.
• Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, community members, students and others.

Experience:

• Two years of teaching experience
• Experience in coaching teachers on the use of best practices for both content and ELAR
• Experience as an ELAR content teacher preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Staff Development:

• Work cooperatively with all Academic Coordinators and Area Content Instructional Coaches to mutually support the common mission of ILTexas.
• Assist all teachers in the Area that teach in assigned content.
• Advances teacher's deep understanding and use of content knowledge and research-based instructional strategies to help students meet rigorous academic standards.
• Provides classroom-based support for implementation of new and/or refined instructional practices.
• Facilitates vertical alignment and planning across grade level PLCs.
• In conjunction with District Area Academic Coordinator, create structures and processes for collaborative work that promote collegiality and shared responsibility.
• Models use of effective collaboration skills.
• Assures that time available for professional learning and collaboration is used to enhance quality teaching and student learning.
• Engages teachers in data analysis and interpretation of data from multiple sources to determine student and teacher needs.
• Assist in the structure and design for high-quality, school- and team-based professional learning that supports teacher and student learning.
• Articulates the intended results of professional learning on teacher practice and student achievement.
• Facilitates the analysis of student achievement and teacher professional development data to determine the impact on student learning and teacher practice.
• Increases teachers' capacity to analyze research to make instructional decisions.
• Advances teachers' understanding and use of various strategies to assess student progress toward established goals and to improve teaching practice.
• Acts as a resource to support job-embedded professional learning and improved academic achievement in the school.

Other:

• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Keeps District Content Director, Area Academic Coordinator, Area Superintendent, school leader, and other stakeholders aware of activities, progress, obstacles and successes in student achievement and improved teacher practice.
• Extensive travel (i.e., will require weekly visits to Area campuses, possible travel to professional conferences.)
• Any and all additional duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.