Teacher Specialist - Instructional Coach

POSITION: Specialist (Instructional Coach)

REPORTS TO: Superintendent/Designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 227 days with benefits provided.

EXEMPTION STATUS: Salaried – Exempt.

LOCATION: This position will travel across the Burnham Wood and Vista del Futuro Charter School District to the following campuses in the El Paso,TX area:

• DaVinci School for Science and the Arts: 785 Southwestern Drive 79912
• Howard Burnham Elementary: 7310 Bishop Flores Drive 79912
• The Linguistic Academy of El Paso: 5141 Upper Valley Road 79932
• Vista del Futuro Charter School District (east): 1671 Bob Hope Drive 79936

PRIMARY PURPOSE: Provides coaching and support to classroom teachers to ensure the continuous development of instructional skills among assigned teachers. Evaluate the performance of assigned classroom teachers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree from accredited university – Preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate
• Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation
• Ability to interpret data and evaluate instruction programs and teaching effectiveness
• Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
• 5 years teaching or education administration experience

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Work collaboratively with assigned classroom teachers to establish realistic and measurable objectives related to both the teacher’s individual professional development and student learning.
• Support the continuous professional growth and improvement of teacher instructional skills through coaching and collaborative problem solving.
• Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and coaching to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation. Demonstrate teaching strategies with students in classroom.
• Evaluate teacher effectiveness in accordance with established district programs.
• Plan and provide appropriate staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff.
• Work with teachers to analyze and interpret student data and use findings to develop and apply instructional strategies.
• Develop curricular or behavioral support materials as needed.
• Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in area assigned.
• Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

OTHER:

• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and performs duties as assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.
• Serve on committees as assigned by the Superintendent and/or designee.
• Comply with polices established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and board policy. Comply with all district and campuses routines and regulations.