Districtwide School Based Instructional Coach Secondary 1.0 FTE

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description.

School Based Instructional Coach

Job Class Code: 4112

Position Type: Salary

Job Type: Certified

Pay Grade: Salary calculations are based on verified education and related experience levels

Reports To: Superintendents Designee

Supervises: N/A

Work Calendar Name: 10.5-month salaried

Days in work calendar: 209

JOB SUMMARY

Instructional coaches at the school level are monitored and directed by the Directors within the Teaching and Learning department. School based instructional coaches provide direct support to classroom teachers in schools so all students meet or exceed academic expectations in the core areas of literacy numeracy and writing.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide ongoing support for teachers in the implementation of the district curricula.
• Ensure adherence to the Districts Strategic Priorities.
• Implement initiatives to accelerate student achievement and build a positive climate that supports student success.
• Support teachers with a focus on high-asset schools by coaching and modeling high-yield instructional strategies.
• Collaborate with school administrators to establish and monitor high standards of excellence with students teachers staff and other stakeholders.
• Identify qualitative and quantitative data to assess performance and drive goals and decision-making.
• Assist in the collecting and reporting of data to evaluate the instructional program.
• Collaborate with school leaders to analyze data and make decisions based on data .
• Engage school staff in decision-making that impacts student success.
• Utilize the district PLC planning process and framework.
• Identify potential issues and obstacles and proactively take action to create and implement solutions.
• Participate in a team-based process to create positive conditions for high-quality learning and student success.
• Participate in district-based and external professional learning opportunities.
• Provide and/or develop Professional Learning opportunities that align with the comprehensive district improvement plan and school improvement plan.
• Participate in and/or support Leadership Teams.
• Maintain up-to-date records of support provided to schools.
• Monitor the effectiveness of support provided.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Masters Degree (required).
• Experience in raising student achievement and improving underperforming student achievement.
• Strong curriculum knowledge including implementation of literacy and mathematics strategies.
• Deep knowledge of literacy and numeracy as well as experience designing and implementing. successful instruction strategies including linking technology to learning for English Language Learners students with special education needs students identified as gifted and/or talented and students who are reaching for proficiency.
• Experience facilitating Professional Learning Communities along with exceptional coaching skills.

Licenses or Certifications:

• Kentucky Teaching Certification (required-must hold or be eligible for KY certification).
• Kentucky Supervisor of Instruction Certification or Hold (or be eligible for) a consultant endorsement.

Special Requirements:
N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to manage stress and workload.
• Work is performed while standing sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending squatting crawling climbing reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift carry push or pull lightweight.

Job Description Creation Date:

01/1995

Revision Date:

05/2023

The Fayette County Board of Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Superintendent shall adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in all personnel matters. No person shall be subjected to discrimination in regard to employment retention promotion demotion transfer or dismissal because of race color religion sex (including sexual orientation or gender identity) genetic information national or ethnic origin political affiliation age or disabling condition or limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions.