FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION OF UNIT :
The Instructional Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related to APPR, Common Core and Data Driven Instruction. An instructional coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. All instructional coaches work collaboratively as a team with members of the Division of Teaching & Learning and the Office of Professional Learning. Instructional coaches will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration and common issues of concern. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to teachers. The instructional coach will demonstrate and model a passion for urban education reform and leadership. This is NOT a supervisory position and DOES NOT include evaluation of colleagues.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Model and support special education instructional staff in organizing, identifying and implementing standards based and adapted curriculums.
• Plans and delivers professional learning activities to staff, parents and others to increase achievement for students with disabilities.
• Collaborate with parents and local school staff regarding instructional decision-making for students with disabilities.
• Routinely analyzes student data to assist school staff in utilizing effective teaching strategies and methodologies for students with disabilities.
• Must be skilled in improving skills and knowledge in the service of students with significant learning needs, social/emotional behavior needs and within a trauma-informed, culturally relevant inclusive community of practice.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION :

• Certified in any specific teaching area.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience teaching, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs.
• Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions.
• Demonstrated Teacher Leadership.
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise.
• Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Models continual improvement, demonstrates lifelong learning, and applies new learning to help all students achieve.
• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, including leadership and participation in a wide range of significant professional development activities.