ROLE AND PURPOSE: To improve the instruction of all students on campus through a job-embedded professional learning coaching model
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
- Bachelor's Degree from Accredited University
- Master's degree in education (preferred)
- Meet NCLB highly qualified requirements
- Texas Teacher's Certification
Experience:
- Three or more years successful teaching experience required
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
I. INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENT
- Teacher Support:
- Formal 1-1 Coaching
- Conferencing
- Co-planning and co-teaching
- Demonstration lessons
- Focused classroom visits
- Assisting in the analysis of data to determine instructional needs
- Professional learning
- Study groups based on campus needs
- Student support in collaboration with the teacher
- Individual instruction and/or assessment
- Small group instruction
- Apply extensive knowledge of technology and instructional application
- Apply extensive knowledge of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Apply extensive knowledge of Texas curriculum (TEKS) and state assessments
II. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATE
- Apply excellent communication and interpersonal skills
III. SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENT
- Apply thorough knowledge of effective professional learning including coaching and adult learning theory
- Apply excellent organizational and time management skills
- Assisting with campus documentation and reports
- Testing (i.e. STAAR) evaluation and analysis
- Identification of campus-wide instructional needs
- Coordination between grade levels and/or departments
- Communication of district information/requirements and professional learning opportunities
IV. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONS
- Support of the family/community engagement program
V. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
- Participation in the following to strengthen and grow own professional knowledge
- Instructional coach meetings, colleague groups, peer support sessions
- Establish and maintain required instructional coach records
- Keep abreast of current research and practice
VI. MISCELLANEOUS
- Other duties as requested campus principal
VII. WORKING CONDITIONS:
MENTAL DEMANDS / PHYSICAL DEMANDS / ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
- Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including computers and peripherals; standard instructional equipment.
- Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
- Motion: Moderate walking
- Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
- Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
- Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress.
