Instructional Coach, Winston County Schools

Job Title: Instructional Coach

Location: Winston County Schools, Alabama

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary: The Instructional Coach for Winston County Schools is dedicated to enhancing instruction and student achievement. This position involves full-day engagement in collaborative leadership, professional learning, and academic coaching duties to ensure measurable increases in student learning and application of core subjects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborative Leadership Duties:

• Collaborate with building-level administrators, Mathematics School Improvement Team (MSIT), Multi-Tiered System of Supports Team (MTSS), building-level staff, and district-level personnel to develop and implement coaching, goals, resources, and strategies to improve student achievement.
• Work with grade-level teachers and teams to understand and implement curriculum maps, pacing guides, and instructional plans.
• Develop rigorous tasks, lessons, and assessments aligned with the Alabama Course of Study Standards.
• Facilitate the analysis of student work samples and assessment data, providing real-time feedback and instructional decisions based on student evidence.
• Plan regularly with school and district staff to ensure all students progress toward grade-level mastery of content.
• Advocate for and coordinate opportunities for school-based parent, guardian, and community engagement in mathematics.

Professional Learning Duties:

• Develop and facilitate job-embedded professional learning opportunities for teachers, using strategies such as joint pre-planning, modeling lessons, co-teaching, targeted observation, and debriefing.
• Support and co-facilitate with school administrators and teachers to analyze and utilize assessment data across all tiers of instruction.
• Plan and facilitate professional learning opportunities to help teachers target student deficits, engage students, assess learning, reflect on professional practice, and identify next steps.
• Reflect on personal coaching practices to evaluate the impact on student mastery of grade-level content and performance.

Coaching Duties:

• Promote enhanced instruction by coaching teachers to implement effective teaching practices and formative assessment cycles focused on student outcomes.
• Support the professional growth of teachers by strengthening their understanding of academic content.
• Coach teachers in instruction across all tiers to increase the number of students performing at or above grade-level proficiency.
• Adhere to an LEA-approved schedule that includes preplanned daily coaching cycles, professional learning opportunities, and flexible job-embedded connections with teachers.
• Partner with teachers to raise the performance of all students, continually improving teacher skills and efficacy in producing student growth.
• Model an exemplary work ethic by actively coaching teachers and participating as a fully functioning member of the school staff daily to build teacher capacity and achieve efficacy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid teaching certification in Alabama.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Demonstrated expertise in core instruction and classroom management.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data and implement data-driven instructional strategies.
• Experience with professional development and teacher coaching.
• Knowledge of the Alabama Courses of Study

Skills:

• Proficient in using technology for instructional purposes.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to inspire and motivate teachers.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to [insert contact information or application portal]. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Winston County Schools is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join our team and help shape the future of education in Winston County by empowering teachers and enhancing student success!