Instructional Coach [LIC3013]

Ogden, UT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Instructional Coach (current school year)

SUMMARY:

The primary goal of quality mentoring is to support beginning teachers in the development of skills and abilityto become successful practitioners of effective instruction as required in the Utah Effective Teaching addition Instructional Coaches work with all teachers to support the schools plan behavior systems and curriculum implementation.

SKILLS NEEDED:

Pedagogy and Content Knowledge

Supports the beginning teachers pedagogy to increase student learning and engagement.
Guides understanding of the UtahCore Standards to align instructional design.
Provides direction in the use of assessment tools to drive instruction for student achievement.
Advises teachers in implementing structured classroom management.
Assists in structuringan inclusive classroom that meets the needs of all learners.
Coaches the beginning teacher in strategies that make sureall students develop meta-cognitive and higher order thinking skills.

Relationships

Maintains confidentiality and trust.
Fosters autonomy in the teacher.
Advocates for the educator in forming networks of support.
Commits to empathetic respectful and positive interactions.

Communication

Uses communication skills to promote reflection and improve instruction.
Collects data to facilitate conversation and influence instructional practice.
Uses modeling coaching collaboration and consulting skills to aid in educator development.

Adult Learning

Knows and applies adult learning theory.
Encourages the teacher to take ownership of professional learning and growth.
Accepts the teacher no matter effectiveness and uses techniques to support the development process.

Mentor Growth and Learning

Seeks out and collaborates on implementation of professional development opportunities.
Deepens mentoring abilitythrough reflection.
Coaches other mentors and accepts personal coaching.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

TheInstructional Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related to student behavior common core and data driven Instruction. An Instructional Coachis a learner who models continuous improvement lifelong learning and goes above and beyond to ensure student success.

This is NOT a supervisory position and DOES NOT include evaluation of colleagues.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ROLES:

Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels. Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons the development of differentiated lessons and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students. Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teachers professional growth and students success. Develop staff members knowledge skills attitudes and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs. Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement. Motivate adult learners to improve professional practice. Contribute to the development systems and structures to improve teacher practice within Instructional Coach Professional Learning Communities weekly.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Professional Educators License
3-5 years successful teaching
Instructional coach endorsement preferred or (willing to obtain it)

Minimum of 3-5 years experience teaching with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs. Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners. Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills including giving and receiving constructive feedback. Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions. Demonstrated Teacher Leadership. Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise. Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication. Strong interpersonal skills. Models continual improvement demonstrates lifelong learning and applies new learning to help all students achieve. Demonstrates evidence of professional growth including leadership and participation in a wide range of significant professional development activities.

INTENDED OUTCOMES AND SUCCESS MEASURES:

Improve student and teacher performance. Increase in professional learning opportunities and participation of staff. Increase teacher retention.

Instructional Coach (current school year)SUMMARY:The primary goal of quality mentoring is to support beginning teachers in the development of skills and abilityto become successful practitioners of effective instruction as required in the Utah Effective Teaching addition Instructional Coaches work ...