Position Title: Science Instructional Coach
FLSA: Exempt
REPORTS TO: Principal
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Instructional Coach position is designed for the teacher who strives to positively impacting classroom success. The primary purpose of the Instructional Coach is to improve the learning in Dayton ISD through delivery of the state standards and ensure the district instructional framework is delivered with efficacy. The instructional coach, under the direction of campus and district leadership, will support classroom teachers, to strengthen instruction and increase student learning.
This position will be required to have a strong knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices that address differentiated instruction for the learner both adult and student. This applicant will be an important piece in the campus leadership team, developing shared understanding and messages around the importance of instruction in student learning.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree from accredited university preferred
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned
Advanced understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Ability to design effective lessons that meet the expectations of the district instructional framework and
coach peers to do the same
Ability to coach teachers in the critical attributes of instruction and student engagement with diverse populations
Ability to collaborate in the evaluation of external instructional programs
Ability to increase teacher effectiveness based on student engagement and the student work produced
Ability to interpret data to inform instructional practices
Excellent organization and interpersonal skills
Ability to plan, and present professional learning
Experience
Five years’ experience as a classroom teacher
Classroom coaching experience (i.e., specialist and team and department chair, student teacher supervisor, teacher mentor, etc.)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
1. Observe classrooms and provide feedback.
2. Oversee the development and implementation of lesson plans incorporating the district’s
common instructional framework.
- Provide trainings to teachers.
4. Serve as an on-site professional developer utilizing an embedded model whereby follow up
is immediate and frequent.
- Provide opportunities for teachers to observe good teaching (other teachers, model lessons).
- Identify needs of teachers in instructional delivery and assessment, and plan professional growth opportunities for them.
- Provide teachers with strategies, resources, and ideas.
- Facilitate the sharing of activities, resources and knowledge across grade levels and from teachers to teacher.
- Analyze school data.
- Attend leadership meetings.
- Attend Instructional Coaches meetings as assigned.
- Attend professional development opportunities.
- Collaborate with other Instructional Coaches.
- Support teachers as they implement new instructional strategies, new curriculum, etc.
- Train and support teachers in developing common assessments within teams of teachers including being able to articulate the rationale for common assessments.
- Work with individual teachers and teams to assess students’ needs and plan for instruction based on those needs.
- Work with individual teachers to set goals, discuss issues, and make plans.
- Maintain an “open door” policy with teachers.
- Check in regularly with teachers.
- Work collaboratively with all teachers.
- Set a high level of expectations.
- Remain enthusiastic about teaching and student learning.
- Work closely with the district curriculum coordinator to plan, implement, and reflect upon curriculum.
- Work closely with administrators.
- Attendance is an essential job function.
- Other duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequently standing, stooping, bending, pulling and pushing.
Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. |