Instructional Elementary Coach (K-6)

Upper Merion Area School District•King of Prussia, PA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Upper Merion Area School District seeks an Elementary (K-6) Instructional Coach for its elementary schools. The coach provides individualized support and professional learning to teachers to improve classroom instruction and student achievement. The role involves developing and sharing research-based instructional practices, modeling lessons, assisting with differentiated lesson planning and curriculum initiatives, supporting instructional technology use, and facilitating teacher development. The coach also informally observes lessons and provides non-evaluative feedback to support teachers’ professional growth and student success.

Requirements

Master’s degree in education.
Valid and active Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Level II teaching certification.
Five years of full-time teaching experience.
Professional development experience involving adult learning.
Thorough knowledge of effective instructional methods, materials, and practices.
Thorough understanding of differentiated instruction for all students, including Special Education students, gifted students, and English learners.
Ability to plan, establish priorities, and implement instructional activities effectively.
Ability to assess student achievement, analyze test results, and prescribe actions for improvement.
Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Responsibilities

Provide support, feedback, and intensive, individualized professional learning to teachers to improve classroom instruction and student achievement.
Develop understanding of research-based instructional practices and share them with teachers to help improve behavior management, content knowledge, instruction, and student assessment.
Model lessons in classrooms on a daily or weekly basis.
Demonstrate instructional strategies appropriate for students from diverse backgrounds and with varied learning styles and needs.
Assist teachers with lesson planning and pacing, differentiated lessons, and selection of practices that meet students’ needs.
Work with colleagues to plan, prepare, and implement curriculum projects and initiatives.
Provide teachers with resources, materials, tools, and information to support instruction and planning.
Instruct and support teachers in using available and emerging instructional technologies.
Facilitate teachers’ professional development through workshops and job-embedded learning.
Informally observe lessons in a non-evaluative manner and provide feedback to support teacher growth and student success.
Build positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.