Instructional Coach

University of Oklahoma•Norman, OK

1d•$45,600 - $60,400•Hybrid

About The Position

The Science Instructional Coach will engage with the rest of the Curriculum and Instruction team in planning, organizing, communicating, and monitoring evidence-based services with project partners and ensure alignment with specified project outcomes. The incumbent will oversee project management, participant management, and development of high-quality resources to support educators' professional growth in student-centered instructional practices, impacting student academic readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
60 months of K12 education experience, which includes classroom experience.
24 months of experience in developing instructional products.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree in education or a related field.
60 months of K12 education experience, which includes secondary science classroom experience.
36 months of experience as a building leader, team leader, department chair, or curriculum coordinator.

Responsibilities

Design, organize, and deliver professional learning opportunities for sponsored program participants.
Facilitate and instruct engaging professional learning sessions, workshops, and seminars.
Provide one-on-one coaching and mentorship to stakeholders.
Utilize instructional technology tools to support online and blended learning opportunities.
Promote professional learning opportunities and encourage participation.
Support the sponsored project's adaptation of evidence-based practices through systematic search, review, and synthesis of existing literature.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define research objectives for literature reviews.
Develop comprehensive search strategies to identify relevant literature sources.
Collect, organize, and catalog literature sources, evaluating their quality, relevance, and credibility.
Summarize key findings and insights from reviewed literature, identifying themes, trends, and gaps.
Offer evidence-based recommendations based on literature reviews to guide decision-making and project services.
Create, develop, and implement effective professional learning materials and programs.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify learning needs and performance gaps.
Define clear and measurable learning objectives for instructional programs.
Design comprehensive curricula or professional learning programs.
Develop educational content, including written materials, multimedia presentations, videos, e-learning modules, and assessments.
Select appropriate instructional methods and strategies, incorporating various pedagogical techniques.
Utilize instructional technology to enhance the learning experience.
Ensure instructional materials comply with relevant laws and accessibility standards.
Prepare and support professional learning facilitators.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and other professionals to ensure instructional design aligns with project goals.
Manage and facilitate effective communications within and outside the organization.
Engage in established internal communication strategies to stay informed and inform staff.
Manage external communications with students, families, educators, school leaders, and partners.
Develop and distribute content, including written materials, graphics, presentations, and multimedia.
Build and nurture relationships with key stakeholders.
Collaborate with the management team to develop and execute communication strategies.
Measure and assess the team's implementation of services.
Collect data from field services and participant feedback.
Utilize reporting systems to document and communicate evaluation findings.
Maintain comprehensive documentation of services, partner interactions, and evaluation processes.
Implement key performance indicators (KPIs) aligned to sponsored research goals.
Support the planning and execution of team projects and initiatives.
Execute assigned project tasks, ensuring timely completion.
Communicate progress of assigned tasks to stakeholders.
Foster positive relationships with project stakeholders.