Teacher on Assignment Instructional Coach

Leona Group Schools•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leona Group Schools is proud to continue serving students in the Mesa community through an exciting new program. As part of this initiative, two elementary school programs will merge into one campus. Mrs. Kelsey Kane, School Leader, is committed to building a strong, unified campus by bringing together experienced teachers and dedicated staff who share a passion for making a meaningful impact on students and families in the Mesa community. If you are excited about joining a collaborative team that puts students and families first, we encourage you to apply. The objective of this position is to plan, organize, and implement an appropriate instructional program in a learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state
Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
Relevant teaching experience
Knowledge of relevant technology
IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

Responsibilities

Prioritize classroom visits in order to support the teachers and assist with their retention.
Support teachers in the daily implementation of all curriculum and instructional related elements.
Ability to create and maintain positive and supportive relationships with the School Leader and school staff.
Conduct classroom walkthroughs and observations for the purpose of support, identifying areas of strengths, weaknesses and professional development needs of the classroom teacher.
Provide feedback.
Implement and support the IAP goals quarterly as part of the coach’s growth.
Select appropriate instructional practices for various student groups to support all teachers.
Clear understanding of how to appropriately use diagnostic tools and formative assessments to determine appropriate instruction.
Familiar with a variety of instruments, technology tools and other resources for assessing and enhancing student performance
Will recognize the need for and knowledge of how to train staff to map and align the curriculum.
Ensure alignment between the locally implemented written curriculum and the state frameworks.
Disaggregate student data for instructional planning and professional development.
Ensure alignment between the written, implemented, and assessed curriculum; as aid in the development of pacing guides.
Ensure the development of weekly lesson plans; mentor teachers in the development and implementation of those lesson plans.
Meet with teachers on a weekly basis during PLC.
Assist teachers in using data to design student instruction and assessment.
Actively attend and participate in all scheduled curriculum coach meetings and related best practices activities/opportunities, and to share the acquired knowledge through formal and informal professional development opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.