Instructional Facilitator

Campbell County School District #1•Gillette, WY

2d•$56,000 - $89,600

About The Position

The job of Instructional Facilitator is done for the purpose/s of providing information and serving as a resource to others; achieving defined objectives by implementing and maintaining services in compliance with established guidelines; and providing coaching and mentoring to other district teachers. This job reports to Building Principal ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Assists teachers in implementing challenging, rigorous, innovative class room instructional strategies and curricula for the purpose of meeting Wyoming Content and Performance Standards and school improvement goals, and providing support and coaching as needed. Collaborates with internal and external personnel for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs. Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components. Coordinates with other district personnel (e.g. district and building administrators, a variety of committees, etc.) for the purpose of serving as a liaison and resource, identifying training needs and/or coordinating professional development services within the District. Facilitates meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, providing information and training, and supporting other staff. Facilitates the implementation of best/research based practices for the purpose of assisting teachers in meeting student needs. Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. workshops, inter and intra district committees, community and public agencies, seminars, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out their administrative responsibilities. Provides ongoing classroom visitations as appropriate and necessary for the purpose of improving student achievement. Researches a variety of topics (e.g. teaching strategies; assessment techniques, interpretation, and practices; classroom techniques, etc.) for the purpose of meeting staff training needs by developing new programs and services. Responds to a wide variety of inquiries of staff, district personnel, other professional organizations, etc. for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel. MARGINAL FUNCTIONS: Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND MENTAL ABILITY: SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects and programs; overseeing program financial activities; developing effective working relationships; preparing and maintaining accurate records; administering personnel policies and procedures; program evaluation and assessment techniques; and grant development. KNOWLEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices, adult learning theory, approved curriculum and instruction materials. ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working with multiple projects, frequent interruptions, and changing work priorities; working with detailed information/data and maintaining accurate records; maintaining confidentiality; and facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions. Responsibility Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services. Work Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 30% walking, and 40% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Requirements

Must possess at a minimum a Master's Degree or NBCT Certification AND five years teaching experience.
Possess all certificates required for the State of Wyoming.
Complete all required core classes in CCSD.
Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects and programs; overseeing program financial activities; developing effective working relationships; preparing and maintaining accurate records; administering personnel policies and procedures; program evaluation and assessment techniques; and grant development.
Knowledge is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent laws, codes, policies, and/or regulations; personnel processes; standard business practices, adult learning theory, approved curriculum and instruction materials.
Ability is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.
Flexibility is required to independently work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods.
Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate.
Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working with multiple projects, frequent interruptions, and changing work priorities; working with detailed information/data and maintaining accurate records; maintaining confidentiality; and facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions.

Responsibilities

Assists teachers in implementing challenging, rigorous, innovative class room instructional strategies and curricula for the purpose of meeting Wyoming Content and Performance Standards and school improvement goals, and providing support and coaching as needed.
Collaborates with internal and external personnel for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and programs.
Compiles data from a wide variety of sources for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with organization policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
Coordinates with other district personnel (e.g. district and building administrators, a variety of committees, etc.) for the purpose of serving as a liaison and resource, identifying training needs and/or coordinating professional development services within the District.
Facilitates meetings, workshops, seminars, etc. for the purpose of identifying issues, developing recommendations, providing information and training, and supporting other staff.
Facilitates the implementation of best/research based practices for the purpose of assisting teachers in meeting student needs.
Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. workshops, inter and intra district committees, community and public agencies, seminars, conferences, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out their administrative responsibilities.
Provides ongoing classroom visitations as appropriate and necessary for the purpose of improving student achievement.
Researches a variety of topics (e.g. teaching strategies; assessment techniques, interpretation, and practices; classroom techniques, etc.) for the purpose of meeting staff training needs by developing new programs and services.
Responds to a wide variety of inquiries of staff, district personnel, other professional organizations, etc. for the purpose of resolving problems, providing information and/or referring to appropriate personnel.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.