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Instructional Coach-Secondary STEM

Employer
School District of Lancaster
Location
Lancaster, PA, US
Salary
Per SDoL/LEA Agreement / Per Year
QUALIFICATIONS:

Instructional II Certificate in appropriate area

Master's Degree preferred

3 or more years' experience in coaching and/or mentoring teachers

Demonstrated excellence in teaching practice (Planning and Preparation, Classroom Environment, Instructional Delivery, Professionalism)

Adept at using differentiated instructional strategies with experience in addressing the needs of students with IEPs and English Learners

Ability to apply current research, methods and trends in STEM development and acquisition

Experience working with culturally diverse students and staff while demonstrating sensitivity to the needs of others.

Experience providing professional development to adult learners

Ability to work effectively with limited supervision

Willingness to work collaboratively with Coordinators and Coaches to integrate STEM across the curriculum and embed the use of instructional technology across the curriculum

Strong written and oral communications skills, and demonstrated use of technology to communicate as appropriate

Interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills required to effectively facilitate high- quality training and provide coaching support for peers

Willingness to participate in training opportunities

Commitment to maintain confidentiality

Willingness to work a flexible, extended daily schedule with some compensated and uncompensated after-school hours to provide training and support for teachers

Alternatives to the above that the School Board may find appropriate

REPORTS TO: Coordinator of Secondary STEM

SUPERVISES: No direct reports

JOB GOAL: To facilitate the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan though improved achievement and growth in seondary STEM by supporting district curriculum and professional development, and by providing coaching and meta-coaching that ensures high quality instruction for all students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Work collaboratively with Coordinator to develop and implement district curriculum and professional development initiatives in STEM, which includes the following;

Develop and revise district curriculum documents;

Analyze data to identify root cause issues, make curriculum adjustments and plan for professional development needs;

Plan, facilitate and participate in district professional development and training designed to increase content knowledge; pedagogy; integration of literacy across the curriculum; embedded use of instructional technology across the curriculum; coaching; and facilitating professional development for adult learners;

Plan for school-embedded professional development that is aligned with district initiatives;

Improve two-way communication between central office and school staff; and

Promote positive relationships between central office and school

Assist the Coordinator of Secondary STEM:

In the development, revision and implementation of the Secondary STEM curricula;

Identifying, developing and providing coaching and professional development on the use of best literacy practices;

Creation, revision and management of district STEM assessments; and

Strengthening the role of the building level coach through meta-coaching.

Work in schools to provide training and coaching support for teachers and to support the Principal in implementing district STEM curriculum and professional development initiatives, which includes the following;

Planning and Preparation (Curriculum and Assessment Focus)

Provide training and support to increase teachers' content knowledge; pedagogy; integration of literacy across the curriculum; and embedded use of instructional technology across the curriculum;

Provide training and support to increase teachers' understanding and use of district curriculum and professional development initiatives;

Provide support for developing lesson plans that align with the district curriculum and reflect the needs of the students, including students with IEPs and English Language Learners; and

Provide support for aligning assessments with instructional goals and standards, development scoring guides and rubrics, and using assessment results to monitor progress and adjust instruction in literacy.

Learning Environment

Support teachers in creating learning environments with high expectations for student achievement by communicating written teaching objectives to students and posting proficient/advanced student work;

Support teachers in establishing rules and procedures to more effectively manage student behavior in classrooms; and

Support mentors with meeting the needs of new

Instructional Delivery

Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with more effective delivery of district curriculum and professional development initiatives;

Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with more effective use of best practice instructional strategies; integration of literacy across the curriculum; and embedded use of instructional technology across the curriculum;

Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with a higher level of thinking, questioning and cognitive student engagement

Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with more effective use of assessment to monitor progress and provide feedback to students; and

Provide modeling and coaching support in classrooms to assist teachers with small group and differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students, including students with IEPs and English Language

Professional Responsibilities

Assist the Coordinator with district assessments and reporting student progress;

Share information from work with Principals and teachers with the Coordinator, and seek input and feedback from staff;

Support the Coordinator in planning and facilitating professional development that is aligned with Comprehensive Plan goals and district initiatives;

Provide targeted, non-evaluative coaching support in classrooms based on a coaching schedule that is established with the Coordinator, and maintain confidentiality;

Provide district opportunities for parents to learn about curriculum, instruction and assessment; and

Collaborate with the Principals, school staff and parents on the development, implementation and monitoring of the School Improvement Plans, as requested.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

Proficient in the use of data management systems, Google, Nearpod and the Microsoft Office Suite

Assist with other duties, as assigned, such as assessment distribution and resource inventory.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full year. Salary to be established by the Board.

EVALUATION: Performance is evaluated in accordance with the Compensation and Performance Evaluation Plan for School and District Leaders.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Physical Demands:

Sitting at a desk for extended periods of time

Standing for limited periods of time

Occasional bending, crouching, stooping, twisting, reaching and grasping

Light lifting- up to 15 pounds

Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding.

Sensory Abilities:

Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screens.

Auditory acuity to be able to use telephones.

Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.

Temperament:

Ability to work as a member of a team.

Must be courteous and able to deal effectively with people.

Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented.

Ability to work with limited supervision.

Ability to be flexible.

Mental Demands:

Ability to interpret detailed written and verbal communications.

Ability to function in fast-paced and high-pressure work setting.

Environment:

Office setting

Ability to travel to other locations for training and meetings

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