New Teacher Support Coach

Job Title:

New Teacher Support Coach

Salary Scale:

Teacher

Salary Range:

Work Days:

220

Reports To:

Assistant Superintendent of Instruction/Chief Business Officer (HR)

FLSA Status:

Exempt (Professional Staff Position)

Overview:

Reporting to administrators in the Department of Human Resources (HR) and Curriculum and Instruction the New Teacher Support Coach will provide support to teachers with zero (0) to two (2) years of experience to provide support and guidance to help meet the RCPS goal of development and retention of highly qualified teachers. The New Teacher Support Coach will oversee in collaboration with colleagues in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and Human Resources the divisions programs for onboarding and mentoring of new teachers. Additionally the New Teacher Support Coach will contribute to RCPS strategies regarding recruitment and retention of staff licensure staff wellness initiatives modeling along training and support for up to three years.

Education Required:

Candidate will hold at least a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university along with a valid teaching license issued by the state of Virginia. A Successful experience in public education as a teacher is required.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of strong instructional design pedagogy and implementation practices.
• Knowledge of effective data collection and management practices; data analysis skill strongly preferred.
• Skill with planning instructional coaching presentations public relations and organization required.
• Ability to translate personal experience and professional success into concrete tools that can help new staff members and supervisors.
• Ability to serve as a passionate advocate for RCPS to attract new educators.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment to plan and achieve the divisions strategic plan goals and strategies.
• Ability to work under pressure accomplishing a high volume of work within designated timeframes.
• Ability to organize and perform work independently.
• Ability to show sustained effort and enthusiasm for professional growth quality

Essential Duties:

Typical duties would include:

• Collaborate with other HR staff and Curriculum & Instruction staff to design and facilitate New Teacher Orientation with a focus on instructional training orientation/onboarding professional responsibilities and building connections within and across building staff.
• Collaborate with Instructional Specialists to facilitate the mentor program including project-related supervision of designated mentors to ensure effective mentor matching for new licensed hires.
• Collect design and disseminate training materials for mentors of new teachers differentiated for mentors of new-to-profession teachers and new-to-RCPS veterans.
• Collaborate with principals and instructional leaders to strengthen support of novice teachers and career switchers.
• Provide ongoing professional growth opportunities for new teachers and/or mentors.
• Collaborate with HR & C & I to refine a program evaluation model for new teacher induction efforts collect data to inform such evaluation and recommend adjustments to strategy. Support recruitment and retention of licensed staff
• Contribute to recruitment for teachers and other licensed positions via in-person and virtual job fairs information sessions at institutions of higher education and other sites and online advertising and publicity campaigns.
• Collaborate with other HR staff as well as the to identify and cultivate stories of success among RCPS educators that can be shared with potential job candidates. Support and demonstrate core values of the Department of Human Resources
• Engage in ongoing professional development to build specialized knowledge in human resources practices and other areas related to job duties.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean neat appearance appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as an optimal role model for students colleagues and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues and supervisors.
• Comply with all division and School policies and regulations including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

Supervisory Duties:

None

Physical Demands:

Duties performed typically in school settings to include: offices computer labs and classrooms. Frequent walking standing stooping lifting up to approximately 30 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment such as technology equipment weighing up to approximately 50 pounds may be required. Frequent operation of a vehicle and office equipment is 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. The ability to work with a computer (keyboard monitor) for extended time is mandatory. Regular contact with other staff members and administration is required. Frequent contact with vendors and technology representatives by phone and in person is necessary.

Job Evaluation:

The Chief Business Officer/Assistant Superintendent will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities in accordance with school board policies and regulations.