Instructional Coach - TOSA - PS 043 Lovejoy Discovery School RB # 25-093c

Buffalo Public Schools•Buffalo, NY

About The Position

The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Pascal Mubenga , is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the following teaching positions: INSTRUCTIONAL COACH –TOSA PS 43 LOVEJOY DISCOVERY SCHOOL

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and New York State certification in at least one of the following subject areas: Math, Science, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Reading or Literacy, or Elementary Education.
It is required that candidates attach a PDF or a screenshot of their certifications .
Candidates must have three years of approved and appropriate teaching and/or coaching experience in an urban school district.
In evaluating each candidate’s qualifications, preference will be given to the candidate’s understanding and demonstration of effective coaching techniques; coursework and experiences in best instructional practices in the core content areas, data driven instruction and professional development.
The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and leadership and problem-solving ability.
Proficiency in the use of technology, the Common Core Learning Standards, assessments, and techniques to facilitate professional learning for teachers in a confidential relationship that encourages risk taking is essential.

Responsibilities

Classroom Support of Individual Teachers
Demonstrating effective teaching/ behavior management strategies
Providing assistance in unpacking/ implementing Common Core Learning Standards
Co-planning lessons that align to the CCLS and incorporate differentiated instruction
Facilitating access to needed instructional materials
Assisting with AIS/ RTI requirements
Providing data reports and teaching how to analyze the results
Lead Grade Level/Common Planning Time Meetings
Collaborating with building administrators to executing all components of Grade Level/Common Planning Time meetings.
Scheduling and facilitating regular Grade Level/ Common Planning Time meetings
Analyzing data, deciding the focus of meetings, and planning agendas in collaboration with administration
Establishing a reporting out and follow-up process
Professional Development Activities
Planning and leading on-going professional development during faculty meetings and after-school sessions, and on Superintendent Conference Days, etc. focused on Common Core Learning Standards, DDI, differentiated instruction, and higher order thinking skills (HOTS)
Facilitating the backward planning and DDI processes
Indirect Support
Acting as testing coordinator for District and NYS Assessments (scheduling, managing, score training, scoring, etc.)
Assisting with the development/ management of the school’s master schedule
Serving on committees (School-Based Management Team, Academic, Data, etc.)
Attending professional development to further develop the capacity to lead
The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator or supervisor.
Buffalo Public Schools reserves the right to update, revise or change this recruitment bulletin and related duties at any time without prior notice