School Based Coach - Math (Elementary)

Polk County Public Schools•Davenport, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides teacher-to-teacher professional learning and coaching support to improve classroom instructional practices and student achievement. The coach serves at a specified school in the district and is assigned to a content area for which they are fully qualified. The role involves coaching, modeling, mentoring, and collaborating with teachers to support an articulated instructional curriculum, effective use of student data, research-based practices, school improvement, and shared knowledge of teaching and learning. The coach supports instruction and professional development in elementary mathematics, including helping teachers plan standards-based instruction and assessments, differentiate instruction, use assessment data, and apply appropriate technology. The position also supports school leadership teams and professional learning communities, and may assist with district learning schedules, assessments, resource identification, and routine activity logs. The role is subject to annual renewal based on legislated accountability policies and availability of funds.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Valid Florida Professional Certificate and full qualification in the designated content area.
Three to five years of experience as a highly effective classroom teacher, with consistently demonstrated student learning gains; effective or highly effective VAM scores may provide evidence.
Elementary mathematics coaches must be reading endorsed or certified.
Starting in the 2021–2022 school year, instructional coaches must have been rated highly effective on their most recent evaluation.
Thorough knowledge of scientifically based curriculum and instructional research, data manipulation, analysis and interpretation, and effective teaching practices.
Special expertise in the designated content area, including ability to support teachers in using appropriate instructional technology.
Strong knowledge of adult learners, documented skills designing and delivering teacher professional development, and experience providing effective instructional coaching.
Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and time-management skills; highly organized.
Documented ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and students.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree with advanced content-area coursework.
Certification level and subject area aligned with experience for the position at the work location.
Bilingual/biliterate ability.

Responsibilities

Assist administrators and teachers in analyzing school, class, and individual student data to determine content-area needs.
Conduct focus walks with state, district, and/or school personnel to collect and analyze data for instructional and professional-development planning.
Help content-area teachers plan instruction and assessments based on national and state standards and benchmarks, using pacing charts, instructional strategies, materials, and assessment data effectively.
Support teachers in planning differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all students.
Provide classroom support through observation, modeling, co-teaching, and specific feedback.
Help teachers understand state and district mandates and how they support student achievement.
Support school-based professional development and help build the school's training capacity.
Develop and deliver school-based professional development in content and instructional strategies based on school and teacher needs.
Provide school-level follow-up support for district professional development in the assigned content area.
Support school leadership teams in developing and facilitating professional learning communities, including lesson study and examination of student work.
Participate in professional development to deepen content knowledge and expertise in professional learning communities, adult learning theory, best practices, coaching, and technology.
Participate in district, regional, and/or state meetings to facilitate standards-based instruction.
Identify professional-development literature and resources, maintain and submit routine activity logs monthly, and assist with district learning schedules and assessments as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.