Job Description:

Summary:  
The instructional coach, having both content and instructional expertise will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. This position will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding of researched-based effective instruction for teachers. 
 
Reports To: Building Principal & Director of Curriculum and Instruction
 
Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement. 
• Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance. 
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. 
• Provide individualized, classroom-based coaching with participants to support them in implementing good instructional practices.
• Demonstrate a willingness to assume leadership positions. 
• Provide organized, individual, and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed. 
• Provide support in analyzing student assessment data. 
• Assist teachers with instructional decisions based on assessment data when requested. 
• Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested. 
• Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies. 
• Model effective, differentiated instruction when requested. 
• Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers. 
• Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning. 
• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals. 
• Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers. 
• Possess an understanding of when to contact administrators regarding issues of safety/ethics. 
• Perform duties as assigned by the Principal and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. 
• Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions. 
• Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum, and assessments. 
• Work collaboratively and collegially with other Instructional Coaches, curriculum specialists, and district specialists.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

 
Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations. 

• Committed to working with under-served students. 

 
Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education. 
• Missouri State Certification in Elementary or Secondary Education. 
• Experience in an urban school setting is preferred. 
• Bilingual ability; English required and Spanish preferred.
• Highly Qualified Status (this status requires the following) … 
  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • Appropriate certification for the course/grade level being taught.
  • Documentation of content expertise in the area being taught. 

 
Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the school and classroom. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.