STEM Coordinator/VILS Instructional Coach-OKC

Dove Schools of Oklahoma•Warr Acres, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILS) instructional coach is a full-time position with the primary responsibility for the implementation of the VILS program at the school level. The VILS coach provides teachers with pedagogical support to effectively leverage technology in the classroom. The coach challenges teachers and leaders to fulfill their vision and advocates to improve student achievement by engaging students in the learning process, personalizing learning, etc. The coach works to ensure that every teacher in the building has the opportunity to become proficient in leveraging technology in the classroom to access deeper learning through rigorous and relevant lessons. By being versatile, the coach provides opportunities for the school to innovate and explore enhancements to current practice. In addition to building capacity within professional learning communities, the coach creates and leads a culture of teacher leaders who are comfortable with using data for continuous improvement, collaboration, and facilitating professional learning. Lastly, the coach helps to expose students to compelling careers and the technical skills necessary to be successful in those careers. This position requires a student-centered learning philosophy, creative problem-solving abilities, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and an eagerness to take a leadership role.

Requirements

Prior teaching and coaching experience required
Strong history of innovative teaching practices and building student aspirations
Strong understanding of adult learning, andragogy, and pedagogy and their relation to technology integration
Listens to others and remains receptive to new ideas
Understands and applies ISTE Coaching Standards
Addresses criticism in an appropriate manner and develop constructive outcomes
Sustains effort and enthusiasm in the quality and quantity of work
Effectively educates/mentors technology users
Establishes and maintains positive, effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community
Effectively manages their time, is organized and prioritizes work to meet the needs of the users
Communicates effectively, in multiple formats (multimedia, face-to-face, etc.)
Quickly acquires new knowledge regarding technology
Able to work independently, takes initiative, and is flexible, and able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing tasks, deadlines, requirements, and decisions
Enthusiastic about the use of technology
Excellent interpersonal skills
Designs and delivers technology-enhanced instruction

Nice To Haves

NOTE : The person in this role should be focused on supporting teaching and learning, not on supporting IT or technical issues.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with Digital Promise staff and school leadership to develop and execute strategic plans that illustrate the integration of the VILS program and school goals.
Collaborates with Digital Promise staff on weekly tracking and reporting of progress on VILs program implementation
Keeps district leadership and principal abreast of progress
Leads and supports the faculty in the integration of effective uses of digital technology through a consistent pattern of strategic outreach and informal support
Collaborates with teachers in composing effective technology-infused, content-based lessons, and supports teachers as they implement these lessons in their classrooms. In addition, helping teachers reflect upon and improve lessons
Promotes a strong learning culture among all project participants
Participates in ongoing professional development related to job responsibilities and maintaining expertise in the field
Promotes model instructional practices and the role of technology integration
Collaboratively develops engaging lessons with faculty and provides support through classroom observations, modeling, and co-teaching
Provides assistance and training to instructional staff in the integration of technology to support student achievement. This includes planning and implementing job-embedded professional development and workshops for individuals, small groups, and large groups
Nurtures and grows student opportunities for leadership in technology and STEM
Documents innovative learning strategies for ongoing assessment and publication purposes
Periodically collects data on levels of technology integration via classroom observations to inform professional learning supports.