TITLE : INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
QUALIFICATIONS :
- Valid Kentucky Teaching Certificate with at least four years of successful teaching experience
- Master's Degree or higher
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and community
- Evidence of teacher leadership
REPORTS TO : Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction
RESPONSIBILITIES :
Provide technical assistance and direct support to teachers in "best practice" strategiesAttend trainings, study, and research the most current educational methods appropriate to district and school initiativesAssist in planning and designing in-service days for teachers and paraeducators at the building level and collaborate with the District Curriculum Department and Professional Development Coordinator for district level planningCommunicate district visions, initiatives, and fidelity to programs and initiatives with schools, parents, and the community with regard to the individual cultures of each buildingAssist the principals in planning and initiating educational programs derived from needs for students or teachersAssist in program evaluation / analysis at the building and district levelsOffer guidance, not responsibility, for school-wide initiatives (Program reviews, CSIP, Data Analysis)Attend bi-weekly meetings with Teaching and Learning Leaders to analyze data, trends, and attend to vertical alignment opportunitiesServe with parents, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectivesFacilitate committee meetings and conduct professional development outside the normal school day and maintain flexibility to accommodate teacher needs and learning preferencesDemonstrate the skill to present professional development to teachersDemonstrate proficient use of technologyObserve in classrooms and give specific feedback to teachersAssist teachers in the process of differentiating instruction in classrooms for all studentsCollaborate with teachers to provide quality instruction for gifted and talented students one fifth of the time spent in the buildingOrganize and coordinate independent learning opportunities for gifted and talented studentsAssist with required identification process, infinite campus requirements, and committee organization for gifted and talented by coordinating work with school personnelInform parents of gifted and talented students about opportunities for enrichmentWork with school and district personnel to revise curriculum documents, develop units, common assessments, and career pathways opportunitiesAdditional instructional duties as assigned by Teaching and Learning Leaders and / or Associate Superintendent / Superintendent