Instructional Coach

Alpha Academy•Fayetteville, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the appropriate supervisor, a team of instructional coaches contributes to the development, coordination, implementation, and on-going evaluation of all subject and technology initiatives in Alpha Academy. They support the Instructional Improvement Officers, Principals, Curriculum Facilitators, and Teachers in all instructional initiatives. Also, the Academic Coaches assist the Director of Induction and Success and the Alpha Academy School Leadership with staff development programming and work closely with first year teachers in the district.

Requirements

Masters degree with emphasis on the area of specialty, curriculum, or administration.
Proven record of excellence as a classroom teacher with predictive characteristics of an outstanding administrator.
Experience as a presenter in staff development programs.
Must possess a teaching certificate from the State of North Carolina.
Masterful knowledge of literacy, mathematics or technology curriculum and best practices.
Highly developed presentation skills
Knowledge of effective staff development models that lead to increased student achievement
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Considerable human relations and human development skills
Demonstrated leadership ability
Good technical skills with technology and presentation tools
Ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs
Ability to collect and analyze statistical data
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information
Ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction
Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

Responsibilities

Works with staff to implement a coherent curriculum aligned with state and national standards
Promotes use of consistent instructional framework and research-based strategies
Helps build assessment systems that are aligned with curriculum and instruction priorities
Ensures that human, financial, and material resources are aligned to support coherence
Leads professional development for math, literacy, and technology teachers
Supports school-based professional development led by math, literacy and technology specialists and teacher leaders
Designs, implements and evaluates school and district staff development in concert with other school leaders and the Alpha Academy School Leadership
Assists the Director or Induction and Success in developing and coaching new teachers
Works with the Instructional Improvement Officer to develop a data profile for assigned schools
Helps staff secure, analyze, and interpret data for promoting instructional improvement
Supports principals, reading specialists, and teacher leaders in using data at the school level
Serves as liaison with the Assessment and Evaluation division and the schools in securing relevant data
Models instructional strategies with teachers and staff in classrooms
Makes regular classroom visits to support instructional improvement
Provides feedback to teachers and staff regarding implementation issues
Serves as coach working with staff to improve their practice
Works with staff and schools to address learning needs of all students
Coordinates with other departments, offices, and organizations to best serve student needs
Provides customized professional development to meet unique student needs and support differentiated instruction
Participates in regular professional development to improve knowledge and skills
Joins Instructional Improvement Officers in cross-functional training to build instructional capacity
Attends and presents at local, state, and national conferences
Serves as a liaison with colleges, universities, and educational partners to build capacity
Performs other related work as required.