Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:
6/27/2018

Location:
Administrative Service Center

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Job Title: Instructional Coach TOSA - Elementary
Work Year: 183 days - Will change based on hours and days for the 4 day work week for 2018-2019
Department: Teaching and Learning Services
Reports To: Executive Director of Elementary Schools
Salary Range: Teacher Salary Schedule
Salary Range: $36,800 - $76,500
Benefits: Fringe Benefits based on PEA Negotiated Agreement
Status: FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The primary responsibilities of the Instructional Coach is to work under the direction of the executive Director and school administration to provide observation feedback and facilitate professional learning for teachers leading to accelerate student performance. This will include facilitating data meetings and leading weekly PLC's.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Colorado Teaching License within 60 days from date of hire
• Elementary Education Endorsement
• Teacher must be highly qualified in applicable content area through the following options:
  • Endorsement on a Colorado teaching license
  • Passing score on a State Board of Education approved content exam (currently the ETS Praxis Series)
• Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous teacher coaching and teacher leadership experience
• Experience with Observation Feedback Cycle
• Previous experience using data to make instructional decisions and facilitating data meeting within PLC's
• Experience facilitating professional development
• Minimum of 3-5 years successful teaching as demonstrated by references, evaluations and student growth data
• Experience implementing effective literacy and/or math instruction at the elementary, middle and/or high school level
• Experience using Common Core State standards to plan instruction in English Language Arts and/or Math
• Experience with AVID implementation or a desire to learn
• Experience in a Title I setting
• Experience with Teach Like A Champion Strategies
• Successful experience implementing strong classroom routines and procedures culturally relevant practices
• Experience with STEM based educational philosophy and instructional practices
• Experience with IB educational philosophy

JOB EXPECTATIONS:

• Coach teachers and work collaboratively with building leadership teams
• Lead data meetings as part of the PLC structure
• Utilize data from a variety of sources to collaboratively plan and adapt instruction
• Implement evidenced-based instructional practices that build student knowledge and skills across a variety of content areas
• Actively engage and facilitate professional development activities to continuously improve practices
• Maintain a professional attitude and work ethic
• Communicate and work effectively and productively with a variety of colleagues including teachers, and district and building level leaders
• Collaborate as a member of a high performing team to drive individual and school improvement

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Perform any and all other duties as assigned by Building Administrators and Executive Director of Elementary Schools

WORKING CONDITIONS: Employee will work primarily in a school/office environment with both natural and fluorescent lighting; fast-paced work; constant interruptions;

Instructions for Applying:

All applicants interested in and qualified for the posted position must submit an online application. Applications that are incomplete and/or not submitted will not be forwarded to the hiring administrator for review. The following will need to be uploaded with the application: current cover letter for the posted position; current resume; copy of principal/administrative license; copy of transcripts conferring required degree; copy of Place/Praxis test and three current letters of reference (one of which must be from your current supervisor). and any other materials requested on the application to verify that individuals are eligible for a Colorado License from the Colorado Department of Education.

Please note: If hired, a new hire packet will be emailed and must be completed prior to processing. Fingerprints will be required for all employees of Pueblo City Schools prior to your processing date.

Pueblo City Schools seeks to comply with state and/or federal law prohibiting discrimination in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, sex (gender), age genetic information, or disabilities in admission or access to, or treatment of employment in its educational programs or activities. Inquiries regarding Pueblo City Schools' compliance may be referred to the Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Compliance Officer for Pueblo City Schools, 315 West 11th St., Pueblo, CO 81003 (719) 549-7162.

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