The Instructional Coach is responsible for providing consultative and instructional support to teachers to accelerate exemplary instructional practices for increased student learning and achievement.
- Shares exemplary practices; provides models and examples.
- Conducts demonstration lessons in content areas.
- Models effective lesson planning, implementation, and reflective teaching.
- Collaboratively plans lessons and units with teachers; facilitates sharing.
- Plans and co-teaches lessons and units with teachers; facilitates sharing.
- Observes teachers and provides feedback.
- Conferences with individuals, grade levels and teams about curriculum and instructional initiatives.
- Provides training for, and monitors the use of, instructional materials such as pacing guides, locally developed curriculum guides, manipulatives, etc.
- Plans, facilitates, and monitors professional development activities (large and small group).
- Consults with teachers for the purpose of analyzing, interpreting, and utilizing test data for curriculum planning and re-teaching.
- Facilitates collaborations, sharing of ideas, and celebration of successes.
- Provides academic resources.
- Collaborates with school administrators regularly for reflection and planning.
- Forms relationships with teachers to create safe spaces for growth and realistic reflection.
Performs related duties as assigned.
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REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated knowledge of North Carolina standards and pedagogy in specific content area.
- Deep knowledge and experience in research/evidence based instructional practice, assessment driven instruction
- Deep knowledge and experience in effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives and conveying expectations.
- Knowledge of effective teaching practices and classroom management.
- Knowledge of appropriate instructional strategies in specific content area.
- Knowledge of problem techniques and ability to guide teacher in implementing solutions.
- Familiarity with district resources, curriculum, and initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated strength in organization and efficiency in meeting deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a collaborative member of a team.
- Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection
- Ability to work well with others, excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member.
- Ability to mentor new teachers.
- Demonstration of best practices in the classroom.
- Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills.
- Demonstration of leadership skills.
- Ability to utilize time effectively and prioritize tasks appropriately.
- Ability to analyze classroom curriculum, programs or activities and recommend possible improvements or solutions.
Excellent listening skills.
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- Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Education or another related field
- Desirable: Master’s Degree or above in Education or another related field
Mentor certification
- Minimum: Five years of successful teaching experience
- Desirable: Successful 6-12 years designated content area experience
Experience with digital teaching and learning integration
Current North Carolina teaching license required. Valid driver’s license is required.
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
C - Constant
F - Frequent
O - Occasional
I - Infrequent
NR - Not Required
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
C - Constant
F - Frequent
O - Occasional
I - Infrequent
NR - Not Required
Climbing/Balancing
Lifting/Carrying
Crawling/Kneeling
Grasping/Twisting
Walking
Reaching
Running
Pushing/Pulling
Standing
Fingering/Typing
Sitting
Driving
Bending/Stooping
Others:
In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.
