Instructional Coach
Job Posting for Instructional Coach at Algiers Charter
Position Summary
Under the leadership of the Director of Curriculum and Instruction, the Instructional Coach provides support and guidance to enhance teachers' instructional practices and improve student learning outcomes. This position will work with school administration and staff to identify professional development needs and learning opportunities. This individual will support the staff in effectively establishing, measuring, and meeting student achievement targets.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts informal classroom observations to assess teaching practices;
- Provide constructive and actionable feedback to teachers based on observations that correlate with the school’s program and the district’s framework;
- Develops, revises, and refines curriculum in accordance with aims and goals of the school district through identified processes and/or as directed;
- Analyzes student performance data and assessment results to identify areas for improvement;
- Assist teachers in aligning their instruction with strong teaching methods, standards, and student data.
- Identifies Tier 1 curriculum resources needed, including textbooks, supplies, materials, equipment in addition to participating in recommendations for their selection, including chairing textbook adoption committees; Assists staff in understanding and implementing the curriculum;
- Acts as an instructional leader in curricula areas, as well as a major resource to administrators, department heads, master teachers, and teachers on pedagogy in content areas;
- Remains knowledgeable of national, state, and local content standards and benchmarks;
- Develops implements and monitors activities that are designed to increase student achievement;
- Performs other related jobs as assigned.
Qualifications
- Valid Louisiana teaching certification required
- Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience and/or previous experience in school administration required
- Ability to structure own time
Other Skills Desired
- Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Ability to facilitate group discussion, analyze situations, and draw conclusions;
- Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups;
- Excellent problem-solving skills to analyze issues and create action plans
The employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via Louisiana Teacher Rubric or an ACSA evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via Louisiana Principal Rubric to ensure renewal of certification.
Physical Demands: the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- Possess the ability to fulfill any and all office activities normally expected in an office setting, to include, but not limited to: remaining seated for periods of time to perform computer entry, participating in filing activity, lifting and carrying office supplies.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
- May require more than 40 hours per week to perform the essential duties of the position.
- Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding).
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- May work prolonged or irregular hours.
- Frequent district wide travel; occasional statewide or out-of-state travel.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Rotating within a school environment.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical abilities, abilities, working conditions and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of, but are not limited to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. In the event of an emergency or situation requiring guidance from Federal, State, or local or school district authorities, the requirements of this position may change temporarily for the school year to best serve the needs of our students.
Vision: Ability to read small print and view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing: Ability to tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
Speech: Ability to be understood in face-to face communications, to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone or computer.
Upper Body Mobility: Ability to use hands to grasp, and manipulate small objectives; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lifts objects; turn, raise, and lower head.
Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/ or carry objects which weigh as much as 5 or more pounds on a frequent basis. Incumbents may be required to physically restrain parties involved in a conflict.
Environmental Requirements: Ability to encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
Mental Requirements: Ability to read, write, understand interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgment and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank task in order of importance; copy compare compile, compile and coordinate information and records. Understand how to manage stress.
The Algiers Charter School Associate does not Discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or National origin, age disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, Services or activities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
This job description is intended to accurately reflect the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position. Management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.
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