Job Title: Instructional Coaches 

Grade Level Needs:

Grade 3-5 or Grades 6-8 Instructional Coach

Primary Responsibilities: The criterion indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed. The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position.

• Classroom Supporter (Partner)

   

  • Co-teaches and models strategies and techniques that ensure rigorous core instruction for all learners

  • Co-plan instructional units with teachers using backward design and effective instructional practices

  • Observes teachers and provide feedback with a focus on student's academic achievement

  • Conducts teacher-driven conversations to promote reflection and to identify the next steps.

  • Provides timely and specific feedback that helps learners grow and improve instructional practices
     

• Instructional Specialist

   

  • Understands effective instructional practices, instructs teachers in these practices, and models the practices

  • Supports teachers’ individual and group efforts aligned to all student's needs and implements core instruction

  • Supports teachers in using differentiated instruction

  • Helps teachers select and implement appropriate instructional practices

  • Leads district and building professional development

  • Leads professional development for new staff during new teacher orientation
     

• Data Coach

   

  • Supports teachers’ use of data to determine appropriate instruction

  • Helps teachers understand state standards for proficiency at all grade levels and in all content areas

  • Helps teachers use multiple sources of data

  • Helps teachers use student work to identify information about their learning (formative assessment).

  • Facilitates individual and group reflections about student growth