DISTRICT INSTRUCTIONAL COACH-ELA

Job Descriptions - Human Resources Department Revised on 7/27/2020 Position: District Instructional Coach - Core Subjects Department/Campus: District Office Reports to: Assistant Area Superintendent - Program FLSA Status: Exempt Pay Grade: Band 4 Job Type: Full Time Work Hours / Days: Normal School hours / 215 days JOB GOAL Provides support to assigned teachers in the implementation of research-based strategies and curricula by demonstrating and supporting exemplary instructional practices. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS: o Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university o Minimum 2 years of classroom teaching experience (preferred) o Valid Texas Educator Certification (preferred) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools. o Works with teachers individually, in collaborative teams, and/or departments, providing practical support on a full range of instructional strategies. o Assists in providing professional development opportunities for teachers and support staff in the district in the assigned subject area. Provides follow-up to ensure skills are implemented in the classroom. o Provides ongoing support to teachers in the implementation of best practices that support key concepts of teaching discipline. Supports teachers by providing campus visits, classroom observations, and reflective practice conferences. o Reviews and provides feedback on weekly lesson plan submissions. o Assists teachers in reviewing student assessment data; determining appropriate interventions, modifications and scaffold instruction for students; and guiding teacher as needed in organizing for instruction. o Coordinates activities on assigned campuses and with system-wide instructional personnel. o Helps select appropriate curriculum materials for the classroom and ensures that teachers have necessary materials for quality instruction. o Participates in and provides feedback during curriculum development activities o Attends curriculum meetings. o Performs other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone. o Ability to analyze data and generate reports. o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: o Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting. o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location. o Excessive travel is required.