Job Description:
In addition to modeling the implementation of exemplary educational practices with students in the classroom, this instructor will serve as a school-based instructional leader and coach. The Instructional Coach must meet all applicable state certification and other requirements for position. The Instructional Coach reports to the Principal and Superintendent.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
•    Valid Missourri Department of Education Teacher Certificate
•    Minimum of five years of successful K-12 classroom teaching experience in the area of assignment
•    Demonstrates knowledge of K-9 common core curriculum and integrating technology into the curriculum

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional development in the areas of:
  • Research-based exemplary practices in curriculum, differentiated instruction, technology integration and assessment
  • Communication skills
  • Student and parent conferencing skills
  • Peer observation, coaching, mentoring and conferencing skills
  • Classroom management
  • Leadership development
• Master’s degree with a concentration on curriculum from an accredited institution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Develop a program or coaching cycle to successfully coach teachers
• Knowledge of K-2 standards-based curriculum and K-8 common core curriculum instruction and assessment as they relate to each other and influence student achievement
• Highly skilled at implementing exemplary educational practices resulting in demonstrated student achievement gains
• Ability to lead colleagues by utilizing effective communication and leadership skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Professional Development
  • Assist with school-wide data analysis, as part of a professional development needs assessment
  • Observe and provide follow-up related to professional development for the purpose of insuring implementation of exemplary practices
  • Demonstrate continued professional growth through self-directed as well as defined professional development opportunities, which may include additional training, professional learning communities, outside research, and reading professional literature
  • Assist in the coordination of school-based professional development opportunities linked to individual professional development plans and job competencies
• Coaching
  • Establish a model demonstration classroom of research-based exemplary practices for the purpose of collegial observations
  • Assist teachers with writing lesson plans to support the curriculum
  • Regularly demonstrate model lessons and share expertise with other teachers in both formal and informal settings
  • Regularly observe and provide feedback to teachers
  • Assist teachers with teaching and learning strategies, processes and procedures of requirements regarding assigned programs and initiatives
  • Data Analysis with grade-level teams
• Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
  • Assist in the development and implementation of standards-based curriculum and assessment opportunities, and research-based instructional best practices
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop exemplary lessons and units
  • Assist teachers in understanding the use of formative and summative assessments in order to differentiate and improve instructional practices and strategies
  • Informal weekly walkthroughs/observations using Charlotte Danielson rubric
  • Share/discuss formative assessments with teachers
  • Share/discuss various types of instructional strategies
  • Model effective instructional strategies based on individual needs
• Communication
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills when working collaboratively and coaching others
  • Model appropriate communication skills and tools matched to the needs of various audiences and purposes
  • Create and provide timelines, calendars and schedules regarding modeling, coaching and support
  • Serve as a liaison between the school site and district staff
  • IC’s will meet with their assigned teacher and document evidence
  • IC’s will create their schedule to coincide with their teacher prep time, allowing feedback to occur.
  • IC's will meet on a regular basis
• Leadership
  • Support and assist in implementing the district vision, school mission and school improvement plan
  • Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and disposition of a change agent
  • Apply the process and principles of change toward improved educational practice
• Other
  • Perform other duties as assigned