Instructional Coach - Elementary

Instructional Coach - Elementary

Primary Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the school principal, the instructional coach monitors student data and provides information and instructional support to teachers to further the students education.  Instructional support may be for the classroom teacher on best practices or with groups of students.

Qualifications Profile

         KSDE Teaching License

         Minimum of 5 years teaching experience

         Masters Degree is preferred but not required

         TB Skin Test/Physical completed and on file

         Ability to pass a background check

         Valid drivers license or state issued ID

Essential Job Functions

• Visit classrooms on a daily basis to observe, problem-solve, and strategize with teachers to improve student learning and classroom teaching
• Model enthusiasm, commitment and intensity for the districts literacy process
• Assist teachers with analysis and instructional user of student formative reading data
• Organize and lead weekly staff development programs based on needs using district adopted curriculum and district chosen testing tool
• Organize the assessment processes used to determine student performance and instructional grouping
• Ensure effective communication with the leadership team (principal, asst. principal, curriculum director)
• Continually upgrade content and instructional knowledge and skills
• Model classrooms lessons based on evidenced based practices and supported by student data
• Perform new teacher orientations
• Attend grade level Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) meetings
• Attend grade level Student Information Team (SIT) meetings

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Be able to collaborate with principal and teachers to implement district literacy initiatives
• Possess outstanding instructional skills
• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiated instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of a wide range of literacy areas
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network systems and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical Requirement/Mental Demands/Environmental Conditions

         Requires the ability to maintain emotional control while under stress and in stressful situations.

         Works in standard office and school building environments that may at times be loud.

         Requires timeliness and regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job.

         Requires the ability to frequently stand for prolonged periods of time.

         Requires the ability to walk frequently.

         Requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computer and peripherals and other instructional equipment for prolonged periods of time.

         Requires the ability to frequently use repetitive hand motions, including frequent keyboarding and mouse use.

         Requires the ability to frequently kneel/squat, bend/stoop, push/pull, twist, or reach.

         Requires the ability to frequently lift and carry items 50 lbs.

         Requires the ability to work and concentrate in noisy and crowded environments.

         Requires the ability to work with frequent interruptions.

         Requires the ability to occasionally work outside with exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.

Equipment

Uses standard school equipment such as personal computers, printer, copy and fax machines, and telephone.

Travel Requirements

Travels to other district buildings and communities/districts for professional meetings as required.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Direct Supervisor: Building Principal

Disclaimer

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Coffeyville Unified School District No. 445 does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, handicap, or age in admission or access to, or treatment or employment, in its programs or activities.

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