ELA Instructional Coach
About The Position
The ELA Instructional Coach is a highly qualified educator with knowledge of curriculum and instruction who works to increase student learning by fostering instructional excellence throughout the school. The coach supports professional development by observing teachers, coaching and modeling instructional and assessment strategies, and providing feedback to promote effective instruction and student learning. The role includes analyzing student and teacher implementation data, responding to identified needs with instructional or coaching support, and working with teachers and administrators to monitor and improve instruction and assessment. The coach also supports intentional lesson planning, models or co-teaches lessons, locates instructional resources, and provides professional development as requested.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum of 3 years of successful teaching experience.
- Valid California Teaching Credential.
- Demonstrated teacher leadership.
- Knowledge of state standards and assessments.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Computer literacy and extensive experience with MS Office, Word, Excel, and Google Suite.
- Excellent management skills and a positive attitude.
- Must pass a TB test and background check at time of offer.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
- Bilingual in Spanish desirable.
Responsibilities
- Assist staff in gathering, examining, and analyzing formative and summative assessment data to identify learning concerns for individual students and groups, and provide responsive instructional support.
- Assist administrative and central office staff in gathering, examining, and analyzing formative and summative implementation data to identify concerns for individual teachers and groups, and provide responsive coaching support.
- Observe instruction and provide coaching, modeling, and feedback on implementation, with an emphasis on literacy and math instruction aligned with organization-wide expectations.
- Assist teachers with high-impact planning to clarify what students will learn and how learning will proceed.
- Assist district staff and principals in monitoring and documenting instruction and assessment status and progress for new teachers and/or teachers with identified needs.
- Model or teach lessons and strategies, or co-teach with classroom teachers.
- Gather materials and locate resources to support instruction.
- Keep current on research-based instructional strategies and best practices, with an emphasis on student engagement and learning.
- Provide professional development as needed and requested by the Assistant Superintendent and/or site administrators.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
