Instructional Coach- Full-Time/Part-Time

TITLE: Instructional Coach/ Full-time or Part-Time

JOB BRIEF:

• Provide direct support to school staff in conjunction with building administration and MTSS Coordinators for ongoing improvement of teaching and learning programs focused on building and district goals through coaching, modeling, mentoring, collaboration, professional development, implementation and support of district high quality instructional materials and instruction. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Current Kansas educator licensure
2. Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs
3. Masters degree preferred
4. Experience teaching in USD 383 preferred

DIVERSITY: As an equal-opportunity employer, USD 383 is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe there is long-term advantage to a team that reflects the diversity of our students, families, and staff. 

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Facilitate grade-level professional learning communities and collaboration times.
2. Provide job-embedded professional development opportunities.
3. Collaborate with building administrator and school leadership teams to advance building and district initiatives and close student achievement gaps.
4. Analyze student achievement data and translate that data into meaningful instructional practices for educators.
5. Identify and implement procedures for conflict resolution and team building to enhance morale, retention and productivity.
6. Differentiate building and teacher support based on individual and building needs.
7. Coherently align instruction and assessment with building and district curriculum and goals.
8. Co-plan and co-teach lessons that emphasize high-leverage instructional strategies.
9. Provide innovative and energizing professional development that is evidence-based and matched to teacher needs.
10. Teach and support at-risk students with instructional groups.
11. Mentor and support educators on an initial teaching license.
12. Other duties as assigned
13. Extended days on contract to support Vertical Alignment planning and New Educator Orientation 

CRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Possesses the ability to demonstrate flexibility and multi-tasking
2. Manages job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines
3. Analyze a situation quickly and provide prompt advice to individual buildings and staff
4. Respond to information requests in a courteous, timely, and helpful manner
5. Speak clearly to various groups expressing ideas in a logical and forthright manner
6. Possess composition skills suitable for producing a variety of written communication
7. Demonstrate positive attitudes toward the education profession and maintain positive relationships with employees
8. Keep student and personnel information and records confidential
9. Effective interpersonal and leadership skills; experience with conflict resolution, facilitating communication between divergent groups and in group decision-making
10. Observe and follow school district policies
11. Travel as needed
12. Perform other tasks and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Boards policy on evaluation of certified personnel.

ABOUT US:   

1. The mission of Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is to prepare all students for success as lifelong learners, earners, and citizens. Our vision is to be nationally recognized for the breadth and depth of success attained by all students.  
2. USD 383 serves 7,000 students from early learning through grade 12. We have 1,800 employees. 
3. The Board of Education shall hire all employees based on ability and the needs of the district. Manhattan-Ogden Unified School District 383 is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate in its employment practices and policies concerning hiring, compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges of employment because of an individuals race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, or age.   
4. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  

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