Instructional Coach for Student Achievement

TITLE: Instructional Coach for Student Achievement

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelors Degree in Education (Masters degree preferred)
2. Valid Arizona Teaching with a Special Education Endorsement
3. Five 5 years classroom experience in special education
4. Professional development skills in the area(s) of: communication and conferencing leadership development classroom management standardsbased curriculum peer observation and mentoring knowledge of subject matter delivery of instruction and assessment of student academic progress
5. Graduate coursework in curriculum content or other education area
6. Ability to collaborate with appropriate District and schoolbased administrators and programs
7. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
8. Successful experience working with diverse populations

Alternatives to the above qualifications as the Governing Board finds appropriate and acceptable

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

WORKS CLOSELY WITH: Director of Special Education Director of Educational Services English Language Development Coordinator

JOB GOAL: To mentor teachers in data analysis and improvement of differentiated instruction for students identified with disabilities through modeling coaching and delivery of professional development opportunities for the purpose of increasing students academic achievement.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list represents the essential tasks performed by the position. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

1. Assist special education and general education teachers in developing coteaching plans and delivery.
2. Assist special education and general education teachers in understanding and delivering differentiated instruction including small group instruction reteach enrich and stations (where appropriate).
3. Assist teachers on the delivery of instruction including instructional strategies and techniques learning styles student engagement strategies and critical thinking skills into all content areas.
4. Model direct and explicit systematic instructional delivery with scientifically based instructional research.
5. Assist teachers on lesson design and planning including identification of performance objectives within the standards writing objectives backward design assessment and incorporation of critical thinking skills based on Arizona academic standards.
6. Assist teachers in developing appropriate formative assessments consistent with lessons taught.
7. Assist teachers in classroom management to improve instruction with the focus on routines and procedures.
8. Use researchbased and best practices to aid teachers in the management of time space materials and behavioral aspects of the classroom.
9. Assist in organizing and providing professional development on district assessments.
10. Assist teachers in analysis of studentlearning data from formative and district assessments and effective use of those data in planning for instruction.
11. Assist teachers in implementation of appropriate and effective use of technology in the classroom for differentiation.
12. Conduct professional development activities in collaboration with the Director of Special Educationand the Director of Educational Services including the formation of learning communities.
13. Provide and/or facilitate professional development for teachers in the form of training mini inservice and staff discussions.
14. Provide followup and extension of professional development training.
15. Serve as a member of the District Instructional Team.
16. Participate in New Teacher Academy activities.
17. Collaborate on the adoption and implementation of curriculum resources.
18. Collaborate on the development implementation and monitoring of District Integrated Action Plan.
19. Assist teachers with professional improvement plans as requested by teachers or the principal.
20. Assist in preparation for and administration of statewide testing.
21. Meet with other Instructional Coaches and the Director of Special Education.
22. Support and assist implementation of site and District vision and mission.
23. Participate in District professional development workshops and training.
24. Perform other tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1560 hours per year with a oneyear contract. Salary and work days to be established with the Board.

EVALUATION:

Performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on Evaluation of Instructional Coaches.