Instructional Coach

JOB GOAL: To support the consistent implementation of district curriculum and professional development initiatives and provide school-level training and coaching support for teachers that aligns with the goals and objectives of the Strategic Plan; ensures high-quality instruction for students; and increases the retention of effective teachers in SDoL.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:** 1. Work collaboratively with Coordinators (20% of the time) to develop and implement district curriculum and professional development initiatives in all content areas, which includes the following; - Develop and revise district curriculum documents; - Analyze data to identify root cause issues, make curriculum adjustments and plan for professional development needs; - Participate in district training designed to increase content knowledge; pedagogy; integration of literacy and mathematics across the curriculum; embedded use of instructional technology across the curriculum; coaching; and facilitating professional development for adult learners; - Plan and facilitate district professional development; - Plan for school-embedded professional development that is aligned with district initiatives; - Improve two-way communication between central office and school staff; and 2. Promote positive relationships between central office and school staff. 3. Work in schools (80% of time) to provide training and coaching support for teachers and to support the Principal in implementing district curriculum and professional development initiatives in all content areas, which includes the following; Planning and Preparation (Curriculum and Assessment Focus) 1. Provide training and support to increase teachers’ content knowledge; pedagogy; integration of literacy and mathematics across the curriculum; and embedded use of instructional technology across the curriculum; 2. Provide training and support to increase teachers’ understanding and use of district curriculum and professional development initiatives; 3. Provide support for developing lesson plans that align with the district curriculum and reflect the needs of the students, including students with IEPs and English Language Learners; and 4. Provide support for aligning assessments with instructional goals and standards, development scoring guides and rubrics, and using assessment results to monitor progress and adjust instruction in literacy, mathematics and science. Learning Environment 1. Support teachers’ in creating learning environments with high expectations for student achievement by communicating written teaching objectives to students and posting proficient/advanced student work; 2. Support teachers’ in establishing rules and procedures to more effectively manage student behavior in classrooms; and 3. Support mentors with meeting the needs of new teachers. Instructional Delivery 1. Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with more effective delivery of district curriculum and professional development initiatives; 2. Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with more effective use of best practice instructional strategies; integration of literacy and mathematics across the curriculum; and embedded use of instructional technology across the curriculum; 3. Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with a higher level of thinking, questioning and cognitive student engagement; 4. Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with more effective use of assessment to monitor progress and provide feedback to students; and 5. Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with small group and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students, including students with IEPs and English Language Learners. Professional Responsibilities 1. Assist the Principal and teachers with testing and reporting about student progress; 2. Collaborate with the Principal, school staff and parent…