Upper School Teacher Leader: MTSS/Instructional Coaching for 2019-20 - HPS

SUMMARY OF JOB DESCRIPTION:

The focus for the Instructional Lead is on learning. The School-based Strategic Plan specifies the area of need for this leadership role. This individual is a leader in instruction and specializes in supporting teaching and learning. The role is dynamic in that it supports a wide-range of building needs including the establishment of learning environments and facilitation of learning. The Instructional Lead is effective at engaging teachers in self-reflection, encouraging them to adapt instruction when appropriate and adjust learning environments when necessary. As a member of the School Leadership Team, he/she collaborates with administrators and teachers to ensure student needs are being met. This is a full-time position held by a certified teacher within the building. In addition to these responsibilities, this individual spends at least 50% of his/her time planning for and working with students.

SUPERVISED BY: Principal

ESSENTIAL JOB ELEMENTS:

• Build trusting and meaningful relationships with colleagues
• Coach adults in effective instructional practices
• Analyze strengths and areas for improvement within the school
• Promote curiosity and initiative to explore and apply current research-based strategies
• Provide specialized support for novice teachers
• Connect teachers to resources (materials, personnel, and/or professional development)
• Inform stakeholders of current educational research and policy as related to areas of focus
• Collaborate with principal(s), building leads and relevant district personnel
• Build teacher instructional capacity through:
  • Coaching and feedback
  • Facilitating teacher reflection
  • Modeling lessons
  • Co-Teaching
  • Co-Planning
  • Aligning interventions and extensions to universal instruction
  • Developing effective instructional strategies (e.g.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 5 years successful teaching experience preferred
• Relevant Masters Degree preferred
• Demonstrated instructional effectiveness
• Demonstrated leadership skills within instruction and learning
• Deep understanding of effective instructional practices
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with all stakeholders

*Areas of focus may include but are not limited to: Global-Ready Skills, 21st Century Skills, ESL strategies, New Teacher Support, GT, SPED, Formative Assessment, Danielson Framework, Classroom Management, etc.

Primary Location:
Homestake Peak School
Salary Range:
Extra Duty Stipend
Shift Type:
As Needed