Duties
Job Title: Instructional Coach (Part Time)
Responsible to: Assistant Regional Superintendent
Summary of primary job functions:
Support the philosophy and vision of Regional Office of Education 39 by facilitating the intellectual and professional development of teachers. Instructional Coaches must communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance.
Time Commitment (approximate):
120 Days
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist Regional Office of Education private and public districts in the areas of mathematic, literacy, professional development and school improvement.
- Research and provide content knowledge and resources to staff about learning and teaching
- Teaching strategies/instructional practice
- Assessment design
- Interpretation of assessment results/data analysis
- Research and provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative instructional strategies including:
- individual discussions (informal and formal);
- coaching sessions;
- demonstration lessons with pre-and post-discussion/analysis;
- study groups;
- staff meetings; and
- professional development programs
- Maintain paperwork consistently, appropriately and in a timely manner.
- Coordinate/facilitate instructional material pilots
- Maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
- Obtain prior approval from the Assistant Superintendent before distributing written communication and other media.
- Attend statewide meetings and other committees as assigned
Salary/Benefits
Salary/Benefits will be regionally competitive depending on education and experience.
Additional Notes
General Responsibilities
- Demonstrate willingness to assume leadership positions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students.
- Provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed.
- Demonstrate knowledge using a variety of assessment tools.
- Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of state learning standards, curriculum, and subject matter.
- Provide support in designing formative assessments.
- Provide support in analyzing student assessment data.
- Assist teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data.
- Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.
- Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies.
- Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with curriculum.
- Monitor by observing and meeting with teachers.
- Instruct and support teachers with curriculum software products, and classroom/curriculum
- related technologies.
- Provide assistance in researching instructional and/or curriculum issues.
- Model lessons when appropriate.
- Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers.
- Attend workshops/conferences to learn about new innovative instructional strategies.
- Understand that job responsibilities may vary related to each building’s needs.
- Perform duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Schools.
Ideal Candidate Characteristics
- Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a timely manner to affected stakeholders.
- Recognizes the different needs of urban and rural schools and demonstrates ability to work adeptly in each setting.
- Has experience with School Improvement planning and implementation.
- Is self-disciplined, motivated, and can work independently.
- Manages time well; is punctual; and respectful of other people’s time.
Physical Requirements/ Environmental Conditions
- Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
- Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects
- or materials.
- Occasional stooping, bending, and reaching.
- Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
- Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
- Requires a TRS calendar to be kept for job days and times. Evening hours expected.
How to Apply
Please email resume and letter of interest to Dr. Nancy Brodbeck at nbrodbeck@roe39.org