District Instructional Coach, Elementary Math (9616)

Bastrop Independent School District • Cedar Creek, TX

82d

About The Position

The primary role of the Elementary Math Coach is to support the implementation of the District's Math Framework through the consistent and aligned use of the District's math curriculum. To achieve this purpose, the Elementary Math Coach will, in collaboration with Campus Leadership and Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Directors and Specialists, co-facilitate collaborative planning, monitor the alignment of instruction and assessment to the written curriculum and student outcomes, implement the district coaching cycle by observing classroom instruction, modeling lessons with teachers and students, and providing timely verbal and written feedback, and provide targeted professional development to teachers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Valid Texas Teacher Certification.
• Three years of classroom teaching experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• ESL supplement or certification.
• Experience creating and presenting professional development at the district or campus level.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Campus Administrator, Math and Science Specialists, and C&I Director to ensure implementation with fidelity of the Bastrop Math Framework and Curriculum across assigned grades.
• Conduct weekly instructional walks, at times in collaboration with Campus and/or C&I Leadership, using designated form to look for curriculum implementation targets and instructional best practices.
• Implement District's coaching cycle by collaborating with Campus Principal and Curriculum and Instruction staff to identify teachers who seek out or need instructional guidance.
• Model and co-teach lessons.
• Observe classroom instruction.
• Provide timely feedback.
• Set student-centered goals with teachers for coaching cycles, using appropriate data as a tool.
• Model and co-teach lessons from the District Math Curriculum using BISD's priority instructional practices to positively affect student achievement.
• Conduct coaching conferences throughout the cycle using appropriate communication and questioning strategies.
• Provide verbal and written feedback from math and science walkthroughs using appropriate communication strategies.
• Assist and support written curriculum development, including vertical alignment, as assigned.
• Facilitate collaborative planning meetings using District unit and lesson internalization protocols and micro-teach guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Math Specialist and math teachers on internalization, preparation, and lesson delivery of the District's curriculum.
• Determine District Math Framework and Curriculum implementation needs and provide suggestions to Campus and District Leadership.
• Assist teacher teams with understanding the rigor and depth of lesson objectives and student outcomes.
• Support and assist teacher teams with implementing and analyzing curriculum-based and district assessments.
• Assist principal and teachers in disaggregating and analyzing student achievement data, including student work, to reflect on student growth and to determine appropriate instructional adjustments.
• Monitor and review, proactively, campus-level student achievement data and use findings to make recommendations regarding campus goals and appropriate responses to data.
• Assist principal and teacher teams in identifying students in need of math targeted support, determining grouping, and scheduling appropriate interventions and responsive action.
• Work with the campus leadership to create a culture of professional learning in order to meet the needs of all students.
• Present and/or facilitate professional development in large and small group settings according to campus needs.
• Attend all District coaching meetings and utilize information to provide campus support on how to implement the BISD Math Framework and Curriculum.
• Actively pursue professional growth by attending appropriate conferences and professional learning activities.
• Build and maintain relationships with adults that lead to positive change in instructional practices and student achievement.
• Establish a regular meeting cycle with Campus Principal to discuss campus math curriculum and instruction needs.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely and positive manner with campus and district leadership.
• Utilize social media appropriately to expand the professional learning community.
• Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrate and use ethical practices in professional development and supporting educator effectiveness.
• Compile and maintain records of instructional materials and supplies.
• Coordinate departmental activities with other District offices and administrators and provide assistance to requesting departments.
• Follow District and department policies and procedures.
• Serve as a resource for teachers and administrators when selecting science instructional materials and programs.
• Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs.
• Interface with governmental agencies, business and civic organizations, and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District's initiatives.
• Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy.
• Support the administration of both local and state assessment programs in accordance to local, state, and federal guidelines.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by campus principal in coordination and collaboration with assigned Curriculum and Instruction Director.

Benefits

• Professional Campus-Based Support Schedule with a $7500 Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees