Elementary Instructional Coach - 1.0 FTE - District Wide

Sioux Falls School District•Sioux Falls, SD

23h•Onsite

About The Position

We want YOU here! This position requires a Master's degree and South Dakota certification or licensure. The ideal candidate will have evidence of at least five years of exemplary teaching experience. This role involves constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, speaking, writing, sitting, bending, and walking. The ability to plan, model, and provide training on targeted instructional strategies is crucial, along with strong instructional technology skills. Effective communication and positive relationships with students, school personnel, and parents are essential. Knowledge of curriculum materials, content standards, and assessments is required. This position requires a valid South Dakota teaching certification with endorsements in elementary education. Questions about SD teaching certification can be directed to the South Dakota Department of Education.

Requirements

Master’s degree
South Dakota certification or licensure
Evidence of at least five years of exemplary teaching experience
Ability to plan, model and provide training on targeted instructional strategies
Must possess instructional technology skills
Communicate effectively and relate well with students, school personnel, and parents
Have knowledge of curriculum materials, content standards and assessments
Valid South Dakota teaching certification with endorsements in elementary education
Evidence of successful experience working with adult learners
Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with colleagues and building principals
Knowledge and experience implementing best practices in instruction
Knowledge and experience using a variety of assessment tools and analyzing student data
Ability to collaborate with teacher teams, co-teach lessons, and do demonstration teaching
Ability to think flexibly and to adapt work to the needs of teachers
Knowledge and demonstration of using 21st Century skills in instruction (analytical thinking, problem solving, communicating, collaborating, and finding and evaluating information)
Demonstrate strong skills in oral and written communication and the ability to utilize technology for communication and instruction
Demonstrate organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision
Evidence of ongoing professional learning and reflective practice to continuously improve adult learning and student learning
Knowledge and experience using technology for communication for data analysis, for gathering and organizing information and for presentations

Responsibilities

Provides intensive coaching to improve the classroom instructional practice of the beginning teacher.
Collaborates with the beginning teacher to self-assess and identify skills and needs for professional growth.
Assists the beginning teacher in developing a repertoire of teaching models, methodologies, strategies, and techniques.
Assists the beginning teacher in developing classroom management including routines and procedures.
Coordinates induction requirements and provides continuous and regular support to beginning teachers.
Observes teachers and/or records teachers during their instruction and provides feedback for their professional growth.
Assists teacher with instructional planning to achieve curriculum objectives and establish a positive classroom environment.
Assists teachers with planning and implementation of student assessments.
Assists in analyzing formal and informal data on student achievement in order to inform instructional planning.
Assists teacher in identification and selection of appropriate instructional materials aligned to content standards.
Provides relevant information from research and professional literature on best practices in instruction.
Utilizes cognitive coaching to support staff growth in curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Models or provides models for effective teaching strategies, specifically in the application of strategies to develop 21st Century skills.
Assists in identifying, designing, and delivering individual and building level professional development related to student achievement goals.
Supports implementation of professional learning communities to enhance student achievement.
Communicates consistently and positively with staff.
Maintains confidentiality at all times.