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Instructional Coach Elementary PK-5th

ABOUT THE DISTRICT

Jeffco Public Schools, Colorado's largest K-12 school district, with 85,000 students and approximately 14,000 employees, has provided educational excellence for more than 60 years. Nearly 10 percent of all Colorado K-12 students attend a Jeffco school and our employees benefit from partnerships with experienced, dynamic school leaders throughout our district. Our Jeffco Generations vision document and strategic plan map out with focus and clarity what we expect our schools to accomplish with our graduates. Come join us!

ABOUT THE SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Leawood Elementary is a truly remarkable school serving 377 students located in the Columbine Valley area of Jefferson County. We are proud to have a center-based program that supports students with severe needs. Our three PBIS traits that our students and staff model on a daily basis are respect, responsibility and safety.

We are child-centered, and strive for our students to be self-directed learners and citizens, who make a positive contribution to their communities through relevant, school-wide authentic experiences. For example, we have a beautiful school garden that provides cross-content learning indoors and outdoors. Leawood students are members of a digital community that use technology as a tool to communicate, collaborate and innovate.

Leawood Elementary is a collaborative community that is reflective. We are also risk-takers that embrace a growth-mindset, for our students, as well as our staff. We work hard to improve upon our strengths and deepen our teaching practices through professional learning communities. We embrace empathy and flexibility within our classrooms.

ABOUT YOU

Teachers at Leawood Elementary school operate with a growth mindset and support students building resilience and "grit", while keeping differentiation at the forefront of learning.

ABOUT THE JOB

This is a .5 Instructional coach position.

HOURS AND DAYS WORKED

Desired Start Date: 08/29/2019Instructional Coach Elem
Annual Position
FLSA: Exempt
FTE: .50, Hours/Day: 4.00, Days/Year: 185
Salary Plan, Grade, Step: JCE - Professional - 185 days, GR1, 1
Min-Mid Annual Salary Range: $40,989 - $57,654

RESPONSIBILITIES

SUMMARY The focus of this position is to increase student achievement through the support and development of self-directed, reflective teachers. This includes working with adult learners to contribute to a collegial learning culture, collaboratively implement school and district improvement initiatives, support the analysis of data for instructional adjustments, and work to co-create systemic implementation of best instructional practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Valid Colorado teaching license or certificate
-Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
-Demonstrated classroom implementation of best practices and instructional strategies with an emphasis in the areas of reading, writing and math
-Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis and data driven instructional planning
-Demonstrated success in working with adult learners
-Demonstrated strong leadership skills
-Demonstrated ability to consult with and facilitate groups
-Demonstrate knowledge and ability to use and integrate technology to provide quality instruction
-Demonstrate using CAP to design concept based lessons

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Advanced degree or comparable experience in content
-Successful teaching experience in JEFFCO
-Ability to work and/or support work across all grade levels K-12
-ESL endorsement (for ESL schools)
-M.A. in literacy or advanced training in literacy instruction (for Title One schools)
-Ability to work with others across many different expertise within Educational Research and Design
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Ability to use standard district technology effectively and efficiently for a variety of purposes
-Disposition and desire to learn new technology
-Ability to help others make sense of and adjust to change
-Demonstrated flexibility and capacity for dealing with ambiguity
-Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
-Willingness to work a flexible schedule, school day, and school year
-Demonstrated ability in interpreting assessment data collected from a variety of sources
-Current staff development involvement in instruction and curriculum includes relevant and connected experiences
-Willingness to successfully implement all relevant parts of the Unified Improvement Plan.
-Willingness to plan and implement professional development, including in-services, classes, collaborative models, for individual teachers, teams, schools, articulation areas and district-wide

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Partner with principals, individual teachers, school sites, and articulation areas to implement new and existing curricula and assessments
-Support and implement district, state, and federal initiatives, i.e., READ Act.
-Develop and teach in-services and workshops.
-Develop, coordinate, and support Induction for new teachers
-Communicate with district-level administrators, principals, and teachers through a variety of means
-Work with a variety of stakeholder groups within Educational Research and Design, as well as other instructional coaches.
-Participate in ongoing personal professional learning experiences as a means of enhancing the instructional, intervention, and assessment support provided to teachers. This includes participation in Cognitive Coaching and Adaptive Schools
-Establish trust, rapport, and credibility with entire school community
-Facilitate conversations with individual teachers, grade level teams, whole staffs, and other groups, which may lead to coaching cycles, study groups, and PLC's.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions
Job Status: Temporary
A successful external applicant will be issued a one-year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco non-probationary contract will forfeit their non-probationary status. Please contact Employment Services for questions.

SALARY

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BENEFITS

Jeffco Benefits

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, or gender.

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