Instructional Coach T1A
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Job Location:
Denton, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reports to: Executive Director of Elementary Curriculum
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Family: Teacher Hiring Schedule
Minimum Salary: Teacher Hiring Schedule
Duty Days:187 days per year
This position is grant funded and continued employment is contingent upon grant funding.
Primary Purpose:
The instructional coach works as a colleague with classroom teachers to support district efforts to increase math and ELAR achievement.
Qualifications:
Education and Certification
- Bachelors degree required from an accredited university
- Masters degree preferred
- Valid Texas teaching certificate with required endorsements or training for subject and level assigned
- ESL certification preferred
Experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience in an elementary/secondary school setting; more than one grade experience is preferred
Special Knowledge and Skills
- Deep understanding of instructional pedagogy
- Success as evidenced by student results in the area of math and/or reading
- Deep understanding of current math and/or ELAR Standards for the State of Texas (TEKS)
- Excellent organizational communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in conducting professional development
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
- Works with teachers (in teams or individually) to refine their knowledge and skills; Methods of instruction may include in-class coaching peer observation co-teaching and modeling effective instruction using a gradual release model.
- Mentors teachers for the purpose of improving math and/or ELAR instruction and building their capacity to teach others.
- Establishes a coaching partnership with teachers.
- Identifies a compelling measurable goal for coaching interactions.
- Maintains a variety of manual and electronic files and/or records for the purpose of determining success of math and/or ELAR coaching on student achievement.
- Works in partnership with the Elementary/Secondary Curriculum Department to improve math/ELAR education.
- Attends meetings as scheduled by the Elementary/Secondary Curriculum Department.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Elementary/Secondary Curriculum Department.
Other Related Duties:
- Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Participates in professional development faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move textbooks and classroom equipment
Environment: Work inside may work outside; regular exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
APPOINTMENT:
The appointment of this position will be recommended to the Board of Trustees by the Superintendent of Schools on the basis of the applicants training experience and expertise. The Board of Trustees must give final approval.
