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Academic Coach

Asheville City Schools -
Asheville, NC

Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Training program design for professional development
School experience
Instructional modifications
Professional development facilitation in schools
Teacher training
Teacher mentoring for professional development
Educational technology integration
Teaching Certification
Academic institution experience
Assessment-driven instruction
Public school experience
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Instructional leadership in education
Teacher coaching
Team training
Subject-specific Teaching Certification
Curriculum standards alignment
Collaborative teaching

Full Job Description

Asheville City Schools

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Middle School Academic Coach

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Secondary Education

SALARY

Teacher Salary Schedule plus supplement

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Principal

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday

NUMBER OF MONTHS PER YEAR

10-Month 1 Year Contract

Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Job Description:

ACS Middle School Academic Coach includes the areas of 6-8 ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies Curriculum Implementation across content areas. The position requires proven excellence as a classroom teacher and exemplary skills in facilitation, developing, implementing, and assessing instructional strategies to improve overall achievement in core content areas, problem-solving skills, and the use of modern technology for all students in the school. ACS Academic Coaches will use instructional research and strategies, and coach teacher colleagues in the successful implementation of required curriculum and instructional practices. This position will include facilitation of professional learning, classroom observations, instructional coaching, co-teaching/modeling, and development of recorded sessions to model student supports. The Coach must commit to attending all training sessions and/or professional learning opportunities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Teach, model, coach, and facilitate research-based best practices aligned with district curriculum and instructional practices.
Provide assistance to teachers through a strength-based approach; assistance to teachers will be provided through an asset-based lens.
Identify needs and make recommendations for appropriate instructional materials and assessments that directly support and align with the NC State Standards and/or the North Carolina Essential Standards.
Masterful knowledge of multiple facets of the curriculum and best practices
Highly developed presentation skills
Knowledge of effective staff development models that lead to increased student achievement
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Provide professional development at the school and district level.
Meet regularly with PLC teams and the principal to report on instructional practices and progress while also planning for "next steps" of student and school improvement.
Support teachers with the implementation of the components of the ACS Instructional Frameworks.
Work with the principal to support the school's professional development plan, structure related coaching, and identify specific, measurable, and attainable benchmarks for teacher and student performance.
Provide specific integration and differentiation strategies that enable teachers to meet the needs of all learners.
Network with Curriculum & Instruction Team, Digital Lead Coaches, Media Coordinators, and participate fully in ongoing professional development to extend instructional competencies in all content areas.
Participate in and pursue opportunities for training and professional learning
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in the school's core content areas or related field. Proven record of excellence as a classroom teacher with predictive characteristics of an outstanding administrator
Five (5) or more years of classroom experience in a public school setting
Experience as a presenter for staff development programs
Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Valid NC Certification as a Teacher in a related field
Must possess a valid driver's license issued by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Curriculum Development, Education, or related area
National Board Teacher Certification

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