SY 25-26 Instructional Coach-Title I

PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for developing and implementing a multifaceted set of programs and instructional activities to build the capacity of the school and teachers to meet the learning needs and achievement of all students. This position is must also remain knowledgeable about current and past research and research best practices in the field of education.

REPORTS TO: Principal

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher + Additive

WORK DAYS: 200

REQUIREMENTS:

• Educational Level: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university Preferred: Advanced degree(s)
• Experience, Skill and Certification: Valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in the assigned teaching field (Certification in Reading P-12, English 6-12, Mathematics 6-12, all five Social Science, or Science 6-12 and other 6-12 fields)
• Three or more years of successful experience teaching
• Ability to collect, analyze, and use student achievement data to develop and enhance the curriculum
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication, interpersonal relations, team leadership, problem solving, organization, critical thinking, and project management
• Ability to design and deliver (individually or in collaboration with others) high quality training for teachers/school staff
• In-depth knowledge of Georgia Standards of Excellence and frameworks for high school
• Skills in implementing standards-based instruction
• Experience in research-based instructional practices that lead to increased student achievement

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Works collaboratively with teachers, other instructional staff, administrators, School Leadership team, community members, and any other relevant service providers to analyze formative assessment data and ensure maximum use of all educational resources to improve student achievement.
• Provides/facilitates high quality, on-going professional development on instructional practices that will produce proficient learners. Training vehicles should include but are not limited to: in-class coaching, peer observing and/or modeling; guiding teachers in looking at student work; and developing data driven lesson plans and goals with teachers.
• Provides feedback to teachers, administrators, and the district concerning the academic program at the school.
• Monitors teachers on the implementation and effectiveness of tools and strategies gained through professional development, district initiatives, and on the use of technology in classroom instruction.
• Assists teachers in the use of the Common Core Georgia Performance Standards and frameworks to organize the curriculum, ensure rigorous performance tasks are used in classrooms, and create common assessments.
• Selects, orders, and organizes materials.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned by the principal.

Terms of Employment

Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 200 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification and allowable experience. Incumbent will be expected to work during the summer, as necessary, for supplemental pay. Incumbent will also be required to travel overnight for professional development and training.

This position is funded through Title I programs and is contingent on availability of funds.

Non-Essential Responsibilities

A responsibility is considered to be "non-essential" (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

• it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or
• it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the "Duties and Responsibilities" section for those responsibilities that could be considered "non-essential" based on this definition.

Certain limited aspects of General Duties and Responsibilities items referenced in Section 1 (b) and (d) might be considered "non-essential" in a specific situation. Any request for accommodation must be reviewed on an "individual case" basis.

Physical and Sensory Demands

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

There will be occasions when the employee will model teaching concepts and, therefore, will be subject to the requirements noted in CLASSROOM, above.