Academic Coach

This is an additional position (if FY25 budget permits)
Site: TBD
Position Title: Academic Coach 6-12
Reports To: Principal
Primary Function:
Provides appropriate instruction in a safe and orderly environment conducive to learning; provides faculty leadership and support to administration for the school curriculum and instructional process.
Requirements:
Educational Level: Bachelors Degree.
Certification/Licensing: Valid GA Teacher’s Certificate
Proficiency Skills: Written and oral communication skills, student management, supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to employ a variety of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners. Ability to deal with multiple tasks, computer competence, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills and stamina to perform essential duties.
Salary: Georgia/Local Certified Salary Schedule - 11 month, Responsibility Supplement

GENERAL
1. Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
2. Performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
3. Participates in extracurricular activities and/or serves on designated committees.
4. Demonstrates loyalty to the school, school system and administrators.
5. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
6. Participates in professional organizations and staff development activities.
7. Shares information with others and assists teachers with application of what is learned to the classroom.
8. Accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
9. Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications colleagues and exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
10. Enhances the climate of the building and the morale of colleagues.
11. Accepts constructive criticism and follows up on administrative actions for improving performance.
PROMPTNESS AND DEPENDABILITY
12. Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.
13. Completes reports, documentation, duties and other assignments in a prompt and professional manner.
14. Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard working attitude and style.
ADHERENCE TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
15. Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
16. Adheres to the chain of command.
17. Adheres to Cultural Diversity Guidelines.
18. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material.
19. Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
20. Assures security and accountability for classroom equipment and supplies.
PERSONAL CONDUCT IN PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES
21. Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude, following school and system policies in regard to students and records, when interacting with the public.
22. Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, the safety of students and good operating order.
23. Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities.
INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY
24. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of internet and email as applicable to job responsibilities.
25. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of other computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
26. Incorporates the use of technology into instruction in an appropriate manner.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (Teacher Support Specialist)
27. Supports the vision/mission of the administration.
28. Assists in the development, evaluation, and revision of curriculum guides and courses of study.
29. Assists in system-wide coordination of record keeping procedures, cumulative records, the setting of grade and achievement standards, textbook adoption, material selection and usage.
30. Assists in the analysis instructional programs, methods and materials to ensure proper scope, sequence, and techniques for effective learning are being employed.
31. Follows up and supports administrative actions for improving personnel performance.
32. Shares with the principal problems of general administration of the school including status of instructional programs, teacher implementation, and student performance.
33. Assists in analyzing system-wide test data and preparing reports on the strengths and weaknesses of the instructional program. Assists teachers with understanding and utilizing test results.
34. Assists with planning and delivery of staff development to meet the needs of the instructional program.
35. Assists teachers in translating curriculum goals and objectives into meaningful learning experiences to meet the needs of all students assigned.
36. Assists in selecting appropriate material, suitable teaching strategies and instructional management techniques most effective for the students placed in the class.
37. Assists teachers and administrators with placement of new students.
38. Establishes and maintains a curriculum materials resource center.
39. Provides support to teachers in their classrooms through visitation, demonstration and problem solving.
40. Assists the textbook selection committee by involving all department/team members in the examination and evaluation of textbooks, teaching aids and materials.
41. Assists with orientation of beginning teachers.
42. Works with principals and teachers to effect a smooth transition between middle and high school.

This is an additional position (if FY25 budget permits)
Site: TBD
Position Title: Academic Coach 6-12
Reports To: Principal
Primary Function:
Provides appropriate instruction in a safe and orderly environment conducive to learning; provides faculty leadership and support to administration for the school curriculum and instructional process.
Requirements:
Educational Level: Bachelors Degree.
Certification/Licensing: Valid GA Teacher’s Certificate
Proficiency Skills: Written and oral communication skills, student management, supervisory and leadership skills. Ability to employ a variety of instructional strategies that connect the curriculum to the learners. Ability to deal with multiple tasks, computer competence, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Personal Skills: Pleasant personality, cooperative attitude, physical skills and stamina to perform essential duties.
Salary: Georgia/Local Certified Salary Schedule - 11 month, Responsibility Supplement

GENERAL
1. Demonstrates appropriate verbal and written communication skills.
2. Performs routine duties and tasks with little or no direct supervision.
3. Participates in extracurricular activities and/or serves on designated committees.
4. Demonstrates loyalty to the school, school system and administrators.
5. Performs other duties as assigned by the principal.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
6. Participates in professional organizations and staff development activities.
7. Shares information with others and assists teachers with application of what is learned to the classroom.
8. Accepts new challenges in a professional manner.
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
9. Facilitates home-school communication by such means as holding conferences, telephoning, and sending written communications colleagues and exhibits the fundamentals of good public/customer service.
10. Enhances the climate of the building and the morale of colleagues.
11. Accepts constructive criticism and follows up on administrative actions for improving performance.
PROMPTNESS AND DEPENDABILITY
12. Maintains a pattern of prompt and regular attendance.
13. Completes reports, documentation, duties and other assignments in a prompt and professional manner.
14. Exhibits time on task and a flexible, cooperative, progressive and hard working attitude and style.
ADHERENCE TO POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
15. Complies with school, system, state and federal regulations and policies, including the PSC Code of Ethics, as related to job requirements.
16. Adheres to the chain of command.
17. Adheres to Cultural Diversity Guidelines.
18. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information and material.
19. Maintains a professional appearance as appropriate for job responsibilities.
20. Assures security and accountability for classroom equipment and supplies.
PERSONAL CONDUCT IN PERFORMANCE OF DUTIES
21. Acts in a professional manner and maintains a professional attitude, following school and system policies in regard to students and records, when interacting with the public.
22. Acts in a professional manner and assumes responsibility for the total school program, the safety of students and good operating order.
23. Shows initiative and assumes responsibility for all aspects of job responsibilities.
INTEGRATION OF TECHNOLOGY
24. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of internet and email as applicable to job responsibilities.
25. Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in the use of other computer applications as applicable to job responsibilities.
26. Incorporates the use of technology into instruction in an appropriate manner.
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT (Teacher Support Specialist)
27. Supports the vision/mission of the administration.
28. Assists in the development, evaluation, and revision of curriculum guides and courses of study.
29. Assists in system-wide coordination of record keeping procedures, cumulative records, the setting of grade and achievement standards, textbook adoption, material selection and usage.
30. Assists in the analysis instructional programs, methods and materials to ensure proper scope, sequence, and techniques for effective learning are being employed.
31. Follows up and supports administrative actions for improving personnel performance.
32. Shares with the principal problems of general administration of the school including status of instructional programs, teacher implementation, and student performance.
33. Assists in analyzing system-wide test data and preparing reports on the strengths and weaknesses of the instructional program. Assists teachers with understanding and utilizing test results.
34. Assists with planning and delivery of staff development to meet the needs of the instructional program.
35. Assists teachers in translating curriculum goals and objectives into meaningful learning experiences to meet the needs of all students assigned.
36. Assists in selecting appropriate material, suitable teaching strategies and instructional management techniques most effective for the students placed in the class.
37. Assists teachers and administrators with placement of new students.
38. Establishes and maintains a curriculum materials resource center.
39. Provides support to teachers in their classrooms through visitation, demonstration and problem solving.
40. Assists the textbook selection committee by involving all department/team members in the examination and evaluation of textbooks, teaching aids and materials.
41. Assists with orientation of beginning teachers.
42. Works with principals and teachers to effect a smooth transition between middle and high school.