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TITLE: Instructional Coach – Title I
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated success as a teacher
Experience working with children who are underperforming in reading, writing and/or math
Strong communication skills and the ability to coach/mentor others
Experience in curriculum development, professional development and data interpretation
Knowledge of Title I Schoolwide and Targeted Assistance program models
Knowledge of District 91 school improvement initiatives including evidence-based instructional strategies for reading and mathematics, sheltered instruction and differentiated instruction
Knowledge of assessment practices including universal screening, formative assessment and progress monitoring
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 and Building Administrator
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 guidance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Form strong professional relationships with colleagues
Communicate effectively with administrators, teachers and paraprofessionals
Provide model teaching lessons or side-by-side coaching based on classroom observations
Support teacher learning by training and coaching staff in the implementation of adopted curriculum and evidence-based instructional strategies
Assist teachers and paraeducators in the development of effective classroom management strategies
Coordinate ongoing formative assessment and progress monitoring practices
Support school intervention teams and collaborate regarding instructional decisions based on data
Use data to monitor and evaluate program implementation
Work with teachers to help analyze data and improve instructional practices
Provide model teaching lessons or side-by-side coaching based on classroom observations
Provide staff development to small or large groups of educators
Work collaboratively with teachers to use evidence-based reading strategies, cognitively-guided mathematics instruction and literacy techniques that support all content areas
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
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.