2027) 0.50 FTE #1350 (TEMPORARY)

Livermore Valley Joint Unified Schools•Livermore, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of an Induction Instructional Coach is that of a mentor and professional developer. The Coach develops sustaining and thoughtful mentoring relationships with assigned participating teachers using a combination of support and assessment strategies guiding the participating teachers through the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing Learning to Teach System resulting in the recommendation of a clear teaching credential. The Induction Instructional Coach serves as a professional developer embedding current educational research into the work with teachers in order to advance student learning.

Requirements

Valid California Teaching Credential
Minimum five years of successful teaching experience - Permanent Status Preferred
Experience in general and/or special education at the elementary and/or secondary level
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated commitment to personal professional growth and learning
Demonstrated commitment to diversity in society, including diverse abilities, culture, language, ethnic and gender orientation
Knowledge of California Standards for the Teaching Profession (CSTP)
Knowledge of State-adopted content standards, frameworks and accountability systems
Knowledge of Formative Assessment
Knowledge of Adult learning theory and effective professional development practices
Knowledge of Communication, Collaboration, and Consultation Skills
Knowledge of Leadership and management skills
Knowledge of Best practices related to Curriculum, Adaptations, and Materials
Knowledge of Data-driven instruction and decision-making
Knowledge of Social, academic, and behavioral intervention

Nice To Haves

Permanent Status Preferred

Responsibilities

Commitment to work and communicate with each Participating Teacher weekly
Focus on supporting Participating Teachers to improve student achievement
Provide both leadership and support for each Participating Teacher in meeting program requirements through formative assessment activities leading to completing of the Professional Credential
Plan and lead Professional Development workshops
Participate in ongoing professional training to acquire the knowledge and skills in order to be an effective coach
Willingness and ability to travel to other sites/districts for meetings and trainings
Represent the District and Program in a professional manner
Maintain confidentiality about each Participating Teacher assigned
Work collaboratively with Participating Teachers, Administrators, and other key stakeholders
Communicate on a regular basis with site administrators
Maintains and submits all appropriate written documentation
Maintains high level of professionalism in all communication
Meets required timelines and deadlines
Uses a variety of observation tools to collect classroom data
Uses active listening, reflective questioning, paraphrasing, and clarifying skills