Title I Academic Coach

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POSITION SUMMARY:

The Title I Academic Coach supports, trains, and models evidence-based practices for teachers and instructional staff to address student achievement gaps and accelerate learning for all students by building teacher capacity through the implementation of a standards-based curriculum, using data to drive instructional decisions to improve teaching and learning with the overall goal of increasing student achievement. The Title I Academic Coach will ensure on-going job-embedded professional development to increase the knowledge and skills necessary for effective teaching and learning experiences and provide constructive feedback through peer coaching. All tasks and responsibilities will be in concurrence with Title I, Part A, and the school's Title I School Improvement Plan. This position is grant funded and thereby staffed year-to-year. This position reports to the building level principal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists in the development and oversight of the implementation of evidence-based solutions proven to meet educational challenges and build an understanding of the interconnectedness of district strategic goals and the site School Improvement Plan; monitors, designs, and facilitates effective professional development opportunities at the assigned site to ensure that quality learning opportunities are provided.

Collaborates with teachers to track, maintain, and analyze schoolwide student achievement data to determine trends and guide the implementation of evidence-based instructional practices for school improvement as it relates to Title I, Part A. Increase student achievement by setting goals, monitoring implementation, and measuring progress toward school goals outlined in the School Improvement Plan.

Provides constructive feedback and relevant assistance to engage teachers in reflective thinking - critical and analytical - during informal observations and walk-throughs, model lessons, instructional coaching and support to ensure rigorous pedagogical practices are implemented successfully with fidelity.

Monitors the implementation of the standards-based curriculum evidence-based instructional strategies. Researches and provides content knowledge and resources regarding a range of effective and instructional practices.

Serves on the school leadership team and collaborates with the site-based administrative team to ensure that the progression of teacher skill development is aligned with changing student learning needs; participates in district level professional development and collaborative planning activities.

Meets and plans with school administration to formulate, implement, and assess school achievement plans and progress to identify areas of growth and challenges associated with academic success.

All other duties, as assigned and required, in order to perform the above services which are allowable under Title I, Part A.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Master's degree required in educational field required.

Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in an educational environment, and delivering effective professional learning and development strategies required. Secondary level teaching experience required.

Evidence of mentoring and informal leadership activities with success in improving other teachers' instructional skills to increase student learning.

Evidence of the ability to effectively facilitate professional learning of teacher groups and individuals.

Effective written and oral communication skills

Increase in student academic achievement growth

Improvement in a professional capacity to deliver effective instruction

Sustained, on-going, job-embedded & intensive professional learning communities

Valid Georgia Certificate at level 5 or higher required. Certification in content area associated with area of responsibility required. Must currently hold Coaching endorsement, or be willing to obtain within the first two (2) years of employment.

Analytical: Supervisor is available to review established broad objectives; independent judgment is required to review and approve major recommendations.

Requires regular, frequent contact with internal/external personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance; occasionally requires contact with district officials. Excellent interpersonal skills are required for working with inter-organizational teams.

Responsible for multiple functions of instructional supervision with a high-level accountability for effective operation and results.

Applies, recommends and implements technology concepts to improve the effectiveness of instruction and pedagogy.

Requires occasional travel for off-site training and district level meetings.

The 2024-2025 salary scales are not yet available. The 2023-2024 salary schedules may be accessed via the following link: 2023-2024 Teacher Salary Scale

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