School Improvement Coach

Fulton Schools•Atlanta, GA

19h

About The Position

The School Improvement Coach works with teachers and students in schools to improve the quality of teaching and student learning in core content areas, including reading, language arts, math, science, and social studies. The coach supports teacher development, effective instructional practices, student learning outcomes, and school-based professional learning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
For Elementary: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Birth-Kindergarten, Elementary Education (P-5), Special Education General Curriculum, or equivalent.
For Secondary Math: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Middle Grades Mathematics (4-8) or Mathematics (6-12).
For Secondary Literacy: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Middle Grades Reading (4-8), Middle Grades Language Arts (4-8), English (6-12), or a Reading Endorsement in addition to a base secondary field (6-12).
For Secondary Science: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Middle Grades Science (4-8), Science (6-12), or a related science field (6-12).
For Secondary Social Science: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Middle Grades Social Science (4-8) or a related social science field (6-12).
Professional knowledge and proven use of effective teaching strategies and professional knowledge of curriculum-based assessments.
Strong desire to work with at-risk students and developing teachers.
Ability to communicate with adults and student learners at all ability levels.
High technological skill level.
Demonstrated ability to work with personal and confidential information.
Ability to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects, and responsibilities.
Ability to collaborate effectively with District and school personnel and the general public, and to work with diverse groups of people.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
For Literacy Coaches: LETRS course completion preferred.
Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers and grade-level teams with implementing Georgia standards.
Help teachers improve classroom management and climate through effective instructional methods.
Analyze student and teacher data to determine teaching and learning effectiveness.
Analyze student test data and advise teachers and appropriate staff about trends, outcomes, needs, and effective practices.
Demonstrate, monitor, and evaluate the application of effective teaching strategies.
Recommend best practices to achieve desired student learning outcomes.
Coordinate site-based professional learning activities as needed.
Conduct professional development at the school as needed.
Use the coaching cycle to support teacher development.
Attend districtwide coach meetings and redeliver essential professional development to teachers.
Apply knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment.
Participate in periodic professional learning activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.