HomeMy WebLinkAboutEnglish Language Learner CoachMarch 2016
TITLE: Instructional Coach – English Language Learners
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated success as a teacher
Strong communication skills and the ability to coach/mentor others
Experience using research-based instructional practices for English language learners
Knowledge and understanding of WIDA standards and assessments
Experience in curriculum development, professional development and data interpretation
Ability to implement and monitor best practices in language acquisition and differentiation for English language learners
Demonstrated effective use of instructional and assessment technology
Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or District patrons
Valid Idaho Teaching Certificate endorsed for appropriate levels and subjects
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable
REPORTS TO: Student Achievement Director
JOB GOALS:
To support the delivery of School District 91’s written, taught, tested and reported curriculum and contribute to maximizing student achievement.
The Instructional Coach, as part of the Student Achievement and School Improvement team, will work with building principals, intervention specialists, classroom teachers and paraeducators
to provide direct support and assistance in the classroom to facilitate implementation of adopted curriculum, use of effective instructional strategies, use of data to improve student
achievement and compliance with Title I/Title III guidance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Form strong professional relationships with colleagues
Communicate effectively with administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals
Assist teachers in the development and implementation of Educational Learning Plans (ELPs) for English learners
Interpret and explain ACCESS English language proficiency scores to all stakeholders
Assist teachers in developing and implementing research-based instructional strategies to increase the academic achievement of English language learners
Provide model teaching lessons or side-by-side coaching for content-area teachers on differentiated instruction and assessment for English learners
Assist school-based teams as they gather, analyze and interpret data to improve teaching and learning
Use data to monitor and evaluate program implementation
Provide professional development to small or large groups of educators
Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment
Maintain high standards of ethical behavior and maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students, staff, or District patrons
Have regular and predictable attendance
This organization believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited to assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this
position description is designed to define primary duties, qualifications and job scope but should not limit the incumbent nor the organization to the work identified. It is our expectation
that every employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure success of the District’s goals.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs all other duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of a teacher, the Idaho Code of Ethics, and the negotiated contract.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
The exact terms of this position will be determined by the needs of the district and budgetary constraints. Benefits will be in accordance with approved board policy. Salary will be
in accordance with the placement on the Teacher’s Salary Schedule commensurate with years of experience and education.
EVALUATION:
Performance of this position will be evaluated annually by the Director of Student Achievement and School Improvement as part of the teacher evaluation process in accordance with provisions
of the negotiated master agreement and board policy.