K-3 Instructional Coach

Carthage School District R9•Carthage, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Supports the mission of Carthage R-9 School District. Supports the value of education. Become familiar with, enforce, and follow all applicable Board policies and regulations, administrative procedures, other directions given by district administrators and supervisors, and state and federal laws. Properly supervise students at all times, if applicable to essential job functions. Obey all safety rules, including rules protecting the safety and welfare of students. Care for, properly use, and protect school property. Maintain courteous and professional relationships with students, parents/guardians, other district employees and the public. Communicate effectively with supervisors, department staff, all members of the school district, and community as required. Provides excellence in customer service both internally and externally. Complies with privacy rights and safeguards confidential and/or sensitive information pertaining to staff and students. Reacts to change productively and receive and transmit constructive criticism as it relates to job duties. Actively participate in professional development and obtain skills and information necessary to effectively perform job duties. Conduct all official business in a professional and timely manner, utilizing district technology resources. Arrive to work and leave work at the time specified by supervisors and attend all required meetings pertinent to the position. Maintains accurate records and filing systems for accountability and audit purposes as required by law and Board policy. Solve practical problems as needed to complete job duties. Read and interpret documents such as work orders, safety rules, and handbooks and apply to job duties.

Requirements

Missouri Teaching Certification and Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience
Background in a variety of instructional strategies and classroom assessment designs
Willingness to expand instructional knowledge through further training
Strong content knowledge

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Assist teachers by coaching them on how to improve teacher and student performance in multiple content areas.
Improve teachers’ ability to understand, plan, and assess student progress toward meeting standards through building, grade level, or content meetings and requests.
Develop a trusting and reflective professional partnership with all building staff.
Provide on-site, classroom-based coaching support to teachers, including model and demonstration lessons, co-planning, and co-teaching.
Design and facilitate ongoing professional development activities for all teachers at both the building and district level.
Oversee building Reading Success Plans (RSPs) and the intervention program by managing testing and data utilization of district and/or state assessments while assisting staff in planning for struggling learners.
Analyze building-level data and facilitate data conversations with a variety of stakeholders to make informed decisions about instruction.
Support building administrators in curriculum and instructional leadership, including the implementation of PLC, CSIP, SST, and Title plans.
Research and implement effective educational practices by staying aware of trends in instructional practices, technology, teaching styles, and educational issues.
Routinely collaborate with other instructional coaches, facilitators, and administration to share ideas, strategies, and move district curriculum forward in alignment with CSIP goals
Work with the curriculum team to support ongoing cycles of curriculum review, materials, and outcomes to ensure program effectiveness.
Prepare reports and maintain program files and record-keeping systems for accountability purposes.
Carry out all other duties as assigned.