Continuous School Improvement (CSI Coach) CarverCentral

Title: Continuous School Improvement (CSI) Coach - Carver/Central

FLSA Status: Exempt

Classification: Certified Teacher

Immediate Supervisor: Building Administrator

Waterloo Schools is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Summary:

The CSI Coach provides instructional leadership and systems coordination to improve teaching learning and student outcomes. This position combines the responsibilities of coaching as well as working in cooperation with building leadership to support continuous school improvement processes including preparation for monitoring and site visits.

The CSI Coach will partner with staff and leadership to strengthen instructional practices support data-informed decision-making and ensure alignment with district and state expectations. Preference will be given to candidates with experience serving in a high-poverty high-minority student population and is focused on strengthening instructional quality building effective systems and accelerating student achievement.

• Extended Contract: 10 days
• Salary Supplement: $7000
• Teaching Load: 0%

Note: The position is based on a CSI Building Designation and ESSA 1003 Funding. Funding is reviewed annually.

Hiring Specifications:

Education

• Bachelors degree in education
• Masters degree in educational field preferred
• Content endorsement

Certification

• Iowa teaching certification

Experience

• 5 or more years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Experience supporting continuous improvement efforts to impact student outcomes and/or supporting Comprehensive Support and Improvement (CSI) processes aligned to ESSA designations preferred.
• Previous coaching experience preferred.
• Documented evidence of data movement.
• Experience supporting diverse high-needs student populations preferred.

Skills Knowledge & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of instructional best practices differentiation and data-driven instruction and coaching skills
• Ability to analyze and use data to drive improvement
• Knowledge of MTSS frameworks and intervention systems
• Strong organization communication facilitation skills and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead improvement efforts collaboratively
• Commitment to equity and student success

Technology Requirements

• Ability to navigate Google Suite
• Computer network knowledge applicable to the position
• Knowledge of computer-related storage devices
• Knowledge of educational copyright laws
• Knowledge of computer security expectations

Supervision of Others:

• N/A

Personal Contacts:

• All district teaching staff and administrators

Job Duties:

Instructional Leadership

• Provide job-embedded instructional coaching and classroom support to teachers
• Model effective instructional strategies differentiation and classroom management practices
• Support lesson design assessment practices and intervention planning
• Facilitate professional learning communities (PLCs) and staff professional development
• Analyze student data with staff to guide instructional decisions and improve outcomes
• Strengthen differentiation to meet the needs of all learners including students with IEPs and ELP students.

Continuous School Improvement & Coordination

• Lead development implementation and monitoring of the school improvement plan
• Support district and state CSI requirements documentation and reporting
• Prepare for and support the coordination of district/state monitoring visits and reviews
• Collect and organize evidence of progress compliance and implementation fidelity
• Track progress toward improvement goals and communicate results to stakeholders
• Support implementation of schoolwide systems aligned to the MTSS framework

Collaboration & Systems Support

• Serve on the school leadership team and support schoolwide initiatives
• Partner with administrators to identify priorities and address instructional or systems needs
• Promote a positive student-centered culture focused on growth accountability and equity
• Facilitate communication between staff district leaders and external partners
• Work collaboratively with Iowa Department of Ed ESSA Educational Consultant

The ideal candidate is equity-focused solutions-oriented and committed to improving instruction in ways that result in measurable gains for students.