Instructional Coach - RJES
Instructional Coach - RJES
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JOB TITLE: Instructional Coach LOCATION: Elementary Middle & High Schools
JOB CATEGORY: License/Professional PAY GRADE: Grade 15 5 additional days)
FLSA: Exempt IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Principal
GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK
The Instructional Coach collaborates with administration and teachers in implementing effective classroom instruction through studentcentered jobembedded and ongoing professional development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS
- Assists teachers in designing high quality instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter current best instructional practices student needs and curriculum goals.
- Engages in coaching cycles with all teachers using a studentcentered coaching model (observing modeling conferencing coteaching) to develop and ensure strong classroom management instructional and assessment skills.
- Facilitates professional development for all teachers individually and in groups.
- Participates in subject/grade level/assessment meetings.
- Meets regularly with buildinglevel administrators regarding student progress and instructional needs.
- Assists with curriculum development and resource creation for coaching cycles/teacher support.
- Maintains records of instructional coaching and respects confidentiality of student and school personnel information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching including demonstrated ability to understand and apply the curriculum framework in all subjects and grade levels. Knowledge of the Adult Learning Theory and best practices in professional development. Thorough understanding of the studentcentered coaching model. Knowledge of elementary secondary and/or special education principles practices and procedures. Understanding of school division rules regulations and procedures. Ability to work independently within the scope of the job description and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff students administration and parents. Ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and possess or be eligible to acquire appropriate license(s) and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board. A minimum of five years experience as a general education teacher and a Masters Degree is preferred. Candidate must possess demonstrated leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students staff administrators and parents. Candidate must possess good moral character and are expected to be a role model in and out of the school.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS
Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classrooms gymnasium cafeteria auditorium and recreational areas. Frequent walking standing stooping lifting up to approximately 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required. Other limited physical activities may be required. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions noise and hazards. Regular instruction to special needs children may be necessary. Daily personal and close contact with children to provide classroom management and learning environment support is required. Regular contact with staff members administration and parents is required.
EVALUATION
Performance will be evaluated on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities by building Principal.
Employment Type
Full-Time
