TLC- District Induction Coach/Curriculum Coordinator

District- Induction Coach / Curriculum Coordinator

(Embedded in this position will be the responsibilities of teaching and introducing staff to a variety of ways to collaborate and form community connections while celebrating student and staff achievements.)

Note: This position is a split position with induction taking first priority in the District. The position will be divided out based on induction needs first followed up with curriculum responsibilities.

Induction Responsibilities

● Establish and maintain a trusting, confidential and non-evaluative relationship with teachers to help develop their autonomy as professionals

● Demonstrate skillful use of mentor language

● Assist teachers in reflecting on and analyzing their practice, reviewing student work and using relevant data to inform instruction and enhance student achievement

● Use knowledge of equity principles to deepen a teachers' application of Iowa Teaching Standards

● Model, as appropriate, innovative teaching methodologies through techniques such as co-teaching and demonstration lessons

● Provide opportunities for teachers to observe exemplary practice by arranging inter-site visits

● Encourage teachers to identify instructional resources and support throughout the entire school community

● Incorporate technology and analysis of data to advance both teacher learning and classroom practice

● Promote collegiality and build community among participating new teachers (e.g. new teacher seminars, summer orientation) by providing professional development

Curriculum Responsibilities

● Serves as a resource person in curriculum and instruction across subject areas.

● Provides leadership to assure correlation between district curriculum and state/national standards.

● Develops, coordinates, and monitors the program of instruction for academic programs and oversees updates of the curriculum.

● Studies and evaluates new instructional techniques for possible use by classroom teachers.

● Assists in the evaluation of academic programs, grading and assessment, and their effect on student achievement.

● Assists teaching staff with the implementation of curriculum and instructional materials.

● Develops and implements follow-up plans for curriculum revisions and instructional materials adoptions.

● Assists in the selection of TK-12 instructional materials.

● Works with building principals and teams to develop and implement the school improvement process (data analysis, goal setting, action plans, etc).

● Assists with coordination of instructional support for new teachers.

Staffing Needs:

(1) Induction Coach/Curriculum Coordinator- $6,600/ea. To oversee staff and server all three levels (Elem. MS and HS) with induction and curriculum needs.

(10) Extra contract days included to be carried out during the summer/early fall