Accepting Applications STEM Instructional Coach

Position Title: STEM2Instructional Coach

Classification: CertifiedExempt

Immediate Supervisor: School Principal

Position Overview:

The STEM2Instructional Coach having both content and instructional expertise will work as a colleague with classroom

teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The STEM2Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group

professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding about researchedbase effective instruction for teachers.

In order to meet this purpose the STEM Instructional Coach will provide personalized onetoone support based on the goals

and identified needs of individual teachers.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

A. Instruction Leadership

1. Serve as a content specialist in reading writing science and math to assist in the development and implementation

of campus instructional plans that align to district goals and STEM2curriculum.

2. Collaborate with teachers to review develop and plan standardsbased lessons and assessments aligned to the

district STEM2curriculum.

3. Encourage and support the implementation of technology and innovative strategies in the classroom.

4. Provide individual and/or group instructional coaching and mentoring to teachers to improve classroom instruction

for all learners.

5. Conduct teacher observations and/or walkthroughs and provide feedback that facilitates teacher reflection and

growth.

6. Evaluate student achievement and assist with placing students in the appropriate intervention and support service.

7. Identify needs and make recommendations for appropriate instructional materials and assessments that directly

support and align to the Arizona Career and College Ready Standards and Next Generation Science Standards.

8. Collaborate with teachers to identify the instructional needs of students to set learning goals and targets and to

problem solve with teachers to develop best practices for continuous academic growth of students.

9. Work with the principal to create the schools professional development plan structure related coaching and identify

specific measurable and attainable benchmarks for teacher and student performance.

10. Provide specific integration and differentiation strategies that enable teachers to meet the needs of all learners.

11. Work collaboratively with teachers to provide integrated engaging and meaningful handson STEM2oriented

instruction (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics and Medicine) through inquiry and problem/project

based learning methods.

12. Provide assistance to teachers and staff members in planning and incorporating STEM2activities into classroom

instruction.

13. Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.

14. Provide support for classroom motivation and classroom management strategies.

15. Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with the STEM2curriculum.

16. Provide teachers resources related to STEM2instruction and STEM2curriculum.

17. Model effective differentiated instruction when requested.

18. Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers.

19. Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards curriculum and assessments.

B. Testing

1. Oversee the schools assessment procedure training data collection and collaborate with the principal to complete

reports due.

C. Curriculum

1. Assist with development of district STEM2curriculum instruction and assessments.

2. Serve on the STEM2Integration Curriculum Committee and contributes to all discussions about STEM2subjects.

3. Provide assistance in researching STEM2instructional and/or STEM2curriculum issues.

D. Data Analysis

1. Work with teachers and campus administration to analyze student assessment data diagnose instructional needs

and identify researchbased instructional strategies to close achievement gaps.

2. Assist with the campus strategic plan and formulation of the IAP.

3. Assist teachers with the collection and analysis of data results for all content areas.

E. Communication

1. Provide ongoing feedback to school administration to be used in the teacher evaluation process.

2. Meet regularly with PLC teams and the school principal to report on instructional practices and progress while

also planning next steps for student and school improvement.

3. Read comprehend and prepare various kinds of communication and information including emails

correspondence reports articles proposals policies charts spreadsheets curriculum documents staff

development plans educational forms and data.

F. Professional Development

1. Work with school administration to design and provide professional development focused on improving

alignment and delivery of the written taught and tested STEM2curriculum to increase student success and close

performance gaps.

2. Provide jobembedded professional development for teachers through modeling engaging standardsbased

teaching as needed.

3. Provide professional development on best practices in literacy math and STEM2instruction across the curriculum.

4. Share best practices and provide professional development in STEM2education with colleagues.

5. Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers.

6. Manage and distribute instructional resources to teachers and provide training on the use of those resources.

G. Miscellaneous

1. Develop and maintain a confidential collegial relationship with teachers.

2. Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning.

3. Work positively toward meeting identified district and building school improvement goals.

4. Demonstrate willingness to assume leadership positions.

5. Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the scope of employment as assigned by the School

Principal.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Education

Advanced degree in Instruction and Curriculum

Reading and/or Mathematics Endorsements

Licenses or Certifications

A valid Arizona Teaching Certificate

Appropriately Certified as defined by ADE in content area and/or gradelevel

SEI Endorsement

ESL and/or Bilingual Endorsement

A valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

National Board Certification

Experience

Previous coaching or teacher leadership experience

Advanced technology experience and training

Experience in development preparation and

presentation of professional development

5 years of successful teaching experience in a STEM2or

related area

Experience working with English Language Learning

students

Deep knowledge of and experience in:

a) Arizona Career and College Ready Standards

b) Next Generation Science Standards

c) Inquiry Learning

d) Problem/Project Based Learning

e) Researchbased Instructional Best

f) Practices/Strategies in Reading and Math

g) Assessment/Data Driven Instruction

Experience in analyzing student achievement data

Experience working with K 4thgraders

Advanced training in instruction curriculum technology

integration and student management

Experience working with an ethnically diverse urban

population

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Effective communication collaboration and interpersonal

skills for building an environment with a common

instructional focus promoting initiatives and conveying

expectations.

Demonstrated strength in organization and efficiency in

meeting deadlines and prioritizing responsibilities

projects and tasks.

Ability to motivate others to perform well and to skillfully

offer constructive feedback to facilitate change.

Ability to be flexible open and willing to implement new

ideas.

Demonstrated ability to function and contribute as a

positive member of a team.

Knowledgeable about current research on evidence

based instructional strategies in core content areas

(reading writing math).

Ability to design and deliver quality professional

development for teachers.

Demonstrated ability to analyze student data and make

recommendations to improve student achievement

Knowledge of adult learning theory.

Interpret infer analyze synthesize and evaluate

materials resources situations and problems to

generate options and solutions.

Solid understanding of STEM2education.

Ability to speak writes and read Spanish fluently.

Working Environment

The work environment is a normal school setting; the noise level ranges from quiet to loud but is usually moderate.

The playground setting can include exposure to dirt dust and extreme seasonal temperatures.

Terms of Employment

Tenmonth Certified Exempt; benefits in accordance with Board policies.

Evaluation

Performance to be evaluated in accordance with Governing Board policy on evaluation of certified staff.

District Expectations

Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance. Physical presence is expected as part of a reliable and predictable

pattern of attendance.

Support the districts vision mission goals and Strategic Plan.

Engage in civility respect and professionalism.

Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their

positions.