This position is a 1.0 FTE (7.5hrs/9mo)

Mattson Middle School is located on the east side of the Kent School District in Covington, Washington. It was opened in 1981, with grades seven through nine. Currently, Mattson has grades seven and eight. The present enrollment is 650. Programs in the building serve special education, English Language Learners and Honors level students. Teaching with technology is a building focus. A safe and positive school climate is maintained through various curricular and extra-curricular student programs. Mattson Middle School's staff goal is to have an atmosphere of advocacy and collaboration to provide a safe, nurturing environment, in which students are challenged to excel in all areas of school life. This goal has made Mattson an outstanding place of employment and for students to learn.

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

This position will serve as an instructional coach who focuses primarily on student learning as a means to improve the achievement of all students and student groups. The position will provide support for increasing teacher capacity and provide assistance in closing the achievement gap by implementing research-based instructional practices grounded in student achievement data. This specialist will also provide guidance and direction of instruction for students based on student achievement data aligned with the School Improvement Plan.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

The incumbent may perform any combination of the essential functions outlined below. This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities, associated with this position, but is intended to accurately reflect the principle job elements.

The primary responsibilities of this position will be to strengthen and expand the instructional interactions in the classroom:

• Coordinate ongoing opportunities for teachers to learn from each other collaboratively.
• Collaborate with district learning improvement communities (Teaching and Learning, Academic Support, Organizational Effectiveness) to provide professional development opportunities to staff in whole group and small group settings with modeling and guided practice.
• Plan, coordinate, and provide in-service training and technical assistance for certificated and classified staff in Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and related research-based methodologies for systematic, differentiated instruction (curriculum, assessment, instructional data collection, analysis, and decision-making) and teaming.
• Assist in achieving Blueprint metrics at the school level by assisting in collecting and analyzing student and building-level data and utilizing the data for instructional decision-making.
• Partner with educators to engage in coaching cycles.
• Increase teacher repertoire of high-impact instructional strategies to meet the needs of all types of learners.
• Share best blended learning practices using online lessons and curricular resources.
• Initiate and develop high impact teaching models (co-teaching, collaborative teaching, direct instruction, etc.).
• Continuously grow personal professional practice and knowledge base by participating in frequent instructional coach professional learning.
• Foster a positive school culture for learning through demonstration of beliefs about student learning and growth mindset.
• Build a strong rapport with all teachers as a reflective curricular partner.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• Complete, in a timely fashion, all records and reports as required by law and regulation or requested by the administration.
• Work cooperatively with building and district staff.
• Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain a safe working condition and safely operate electronic and other equipment needed to carry out job functions and responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a public school environment with occasional travel to district and community sites; required to adjust to shifting priorities; may occasionally deal with situations involving conflict and uncertainty; work varied hours. Sitting, standing, bending and occasional lifting, up to 25 pounds.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Appropriate Washington State certification is required and must be on file prior to beginning work
2. Three years demonstrated instructional skills as a results-driven classroom teacher (preferably elementary level)
3. Demonstrated skills as a teacher leader

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Credibility with colleagues
2. Experience in analyzing data to identify appropriate instructional practices and interventions
3. Experiences in effective facilitation skills for various professional learning experiences including adult learning theory.
4. Effective interpersonal communication skills
5. Strong organizational skills
6. Ability to collaborate with a variety of audiences
7. Knowledgeable about Washington State Learning Standards and current with research-based instructional practices
8. Ability to effectively model, co-teach, and co-plan with teachers
9. Instructional coaching and/or mentoring experience
10. Excellent technology skills and can use and incorporate computers/technology into curriculum and instruction
11. Maintain positive learning environment and have ability to relate to all students, parents, and colleagues
12. Team player with excellent management and communication skills
13. Experience with culturally responsive teaching techniques
14. Experience working with diverse student populations

Education and Experience

1. Bachelor's degree in education required, master's degree preferred.
2. Proven successful experience in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics interventions preferred.
3. Proven successful experience in ethnically diverse public school district preferred.
4. Proven successful experience in working and learning in a Professional Learning Community.

Employment eligibility may include fingerprints, health (TB) and/or other employment clearance.