Title Instructional Coach

Helena Public Schools•Helena, MT

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Helena Public Schools is accepting internal applications for a Title Instructional Coach position. As an Instructional Coach, you will support teachers through reflective coaching cycles that support planning, developing and implementation of functions and interventions related to curriculum for literacy and math initiatives.

Requirements

An experienced K-12 literacy educator with a Montana teaching certificate
Experienced in curriculum design/implementation, instructional strategies, assessment, data analysis and high-quality professional development
Recognized for having extensive knowledge of and ability to use technology to improve instruction, conduct assessments, maintain, and manage data.
Able to apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field.
Able to establish effective working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
Able to speak clearly and concisely in both oral and written communication mediums.
Completed internal district online application and cover letter.

Responsibilities

Build collegial relationships between coaches, teachers and principals.
Plan lessons with teachers based on the systematic study of student needs.
Co-create a culture of professional inquiry and continuous improvement.
Develop high-quality instructional practices aligned to district frameworks.
Support of instructional systems (WIN, PLCs, curriculum implementation, assessment systems)
Guide teachers in setting goals to improve their professional practice.
Provide teachers with training opportunities using the district's "instructional playbook," professional consultants, or other teachers.
Reflect with teachers on lessons as they implement effective instructional practices.
Monitor instructional effectiveness and student progress using tools and strategies gained through teachers' professional development.
Build and maintain confidential relationships with teachers. The conversations and interactions that the coach has with teachers must always remain confidential so that a high level of trust is created and maintained between the teacher and the coach. Exceptions to this include imminent physical or psychological danger to the students.
Meet with the school administration and leadership team on a regular basis to examine school data and assist in school-wide planning (including professional development).
Collaborate with other instructional coaches and buildings.
Research professional literature and field studies to identify best instructional practices to foster high achievement in reading and literacy development.
Develop and deliver professional development to staff on best practices in reading instruction, literacy and math development.
Ensure a staff development program that addresses literacy curriculum needs.
Collaborate with building principals in the development and presentation of high quality reading and math instruction/literacy professional development.
Plan, manage and work cooperatively with the Helena Public Schools Curriculum Administrator, district administrators and building principals.
Oversee the development and implementation of instructional literacy and math programs.
Assist administration in coordinating, collecting and organizing building data.
Assist teachers in applying data reflection to lesson planning and PLC work.
Facilitate communication between admin and teachers to support the PLC process.
Model lessons and instructional strategies in classrooms that demonstrate new concepts or approaches to learning so teachers can learn by observing.
Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for teacher's professional growth and student success.
Assist in the development of high, quality professional development.
Review PLC feedback forms weekly and respond appropriately in a timely manner.
Provides summer school support and other added training for educators district wide.
Perform other duties as assigned, the district has the right to modify the job duties to meet the interests of the students and district at large.