School-Based Instructional Coach Job Description
Role: Work closely with the Middle Grades Director, school administrators, and curriculum & instructional specialists to increase student engagement, improve student achievement, and build teacher capacity. Must be able to lead collaborative team workshops, grade-level teacher learning team cycles, and one-on-one coaching rounds. Coaches must understand the district curriculum goals, be able to analyze student data, and help teachers identify instructional needs.
Salary: 10-month Teacher Salary as designated by NCDPI teaching schedule.
Qualifications:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college/university • Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience • Current North Carolina Teaching License • Demonstrated knowledge of North Carolina content standards • Experience in researched-based instructional practices • Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills • Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for teachers • Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing • Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills, and efficiency in meeting deadlines • Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team • Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection
General Responsibilities:
Provide individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed.
• Support in analyzing student assessment data • Assist teachers with designing instructional lessons based on assessment data when requested • Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies • Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with district curriculum • Provide assistance in researching instructional solutions • Model effective differentiated instruction when requested • Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers • Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers • Manage time and create a flexible schedule to assist teacher learning • Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals • Assist with development of district curriculum, instruction, and assessments • Develop and maintain a confidential collegial relationship with teachers • Perform duties as assigned by the Principal and the PreK-8 Director • Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, professional research, and inquiry