NORTHWEST INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Title: Secondary Social Studies Instructional Coach (2152)
Reports to: Executive Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Dept./Campus: Curriculum & Instruction
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Pay Grade: A17
Duty Days: 197
Date Revised: 05/2024
Primary Purpose
To facilitate the design and delivery of Social Studies curriculum and instruction to maximize student learning at Secondary Campuses.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree required
- Advanced degree preferred.
- A valid Texas teacher’s certificate or such other credentials as may be required by the
- State Board for Educator Certification for this position.
- Three (3) or more years of teaching experience in middle and/or high school Social Studies
- Campus leadership experience
- Extensive knowledge of the content and methodology for teaching Social Studies
- Ability to work effectively with principals, teachers, students, and community.
- Ability to share proven instructional approaches with teachers and administrators and interpersonal skills to provide feedback and coaching.
- Ability to conduct staff development and/or mentor teachers.
- Ability to develop curriculum activities and TEKS-based assessments in collaboration with the Secondary Social Studies Coordinator
- Experience in facilitating the planning and application of emerging technologies in the classroom.
- Strong organizational skills, strategic planning skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines
Major Responsibilities And Duties
In order to assist the assigned Secondary campuses, the Secondary Social Studies Instructional Coach will:
- Support improvement efforts with the Social Studies Coordinator through activities such as collaborating in the development and articulation of continuous improvement and ensure continuous renewal of curriculum, policies, and methods.
- Analyze district, campus, and student achievement through state and local data with the Social Studies Coordinator to guide instruction and examine curriculum and instruction program effectiveness for assigned subject area.
- Provide research and content knowledge to staff about learning and teaching Social Studies.
- Promote the improvement of instruction through activities such as assisting teachers in designing learning experiences for students.
- Participates in curriculum writing as directed by the Social Studies Coordinator.
- Provide instructional leadership for the implementation of Social Studies curriculum.
- Provide model teaching at the campus level when appropriate and requested by the Social Studies Coordinator, Executive Director, or campus administration.
- Design and provide professional development in the area of Social Studies during department meetings, PLCs, or with individual coaching in conjunction with district, campus, or individual needs in collaboration with the Social Studies Coordinator.
- Provide direct instruction to students as assigned by the Executive Director of Curriculum and Staff Development.
- Maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
- Obtain prior approval from the Social Studies Coordinator before distributing written communications and other media.
- Demonstrate coaching skills at the campus level.
- Participate in a minimum of 12 (twelve) hours FLEX time of professional development and inquiry into his/her own practice.
- Work cooperatively with directors and campus principals in developing and supervising the instructional programs in assigned subject area.
- Keep informed of and comply with state, district, and school regulations and policies. All other duties assigned.
- Complete classroom observations as directed by the Executive Director of Curriculum and Staff Development using district provided walkthrough protocols.
- All other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
N/A
Equipment Used
Computer, FAX, copier, overhead projector, VCR, laser disc player, tape recorder, 16mm projector, other
specialized equipment that is particularly unique to the teaching assignment.
Working Conditions
Climbing, stooping, bending, and kneeling; ability to lift 25 pounds to waist high, frequent use of small hand tools and electronic equipment; travel as necessary. Position requires frequent bending, stooping, twisting, pulling, overhead reaching, sitting, and keyboarding.
This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned, alternative methods of performing your duties, or skills that may be required.