Title 1 School Improvement Coach - Lehi Elementary School

Mesa Public Schools•Mesa, AZ

63d•Onsite

About The Position

The Title I School Improvement Coach is a master teacher and a communication link for curriculum and instruction issues between Teaching and Learning Department, other departments and the assigned Title I school site. The specialist assists, supports, and coaches staff members in effective instruction with emphasis in the curriculum areas of reading, writing and mathematics to ensure student success and academic achievement. Specialists promote school improvement by facilitating training, providing professional learning, and ensuring the implementation of AZ State Standards, district curriculum, and the School Integrated Action Plan (SIAP) including all ESEA compliance regulations. The goal of the school improvement specialist is to build capacity in the use of effective instruction by providing ongoing coaching, demonstration teaching, assistance with program monitoring, and prescriptive intervention strategies for all teachers. Candidates must complete an on-line application which requires appropriate Arizona certification, valid IVP Arizona fingerprint clearance card, evidence of highly qualified status, three letters of recommendation, and transcript of credits

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Valid Arizona teaching Certification
Five years of successful teaching experience
Experience working with site-based teams
Expertise in working with colleagues in areas of professional learning, learning teams, new teacher support and/or instructional planning
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Effective in communication, planning, organization, presentation, and leadership skills; able to work with and motivate others
Knowledge and understanding of effective strategies for instructing diverse learners
Demonstrates proficiency with technology including presentation equipment, word processing and desktop publishing; and a willingness to innovatively use technology
Exhibits professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor
Aware and knowledgeable of current ESEA guidelines
Demonstrates knowledge and skills in areas such as mentoring, classroom management, alignment of curriculum, instruction, and assessment; peer coaching
Exemplary professional relationships with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and community

Responsibilities

Effective in communication, planning, organization, presentation, and leadership skills; able to work with and motivate others
Ability to plan and present information/training for the adult learner
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of effective instructional strategies and evidence-based best practices
Knowledge of effective coaching practices
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of a variety of assessment methods
Understands the purpose and specifics of core, supplemental, and intervention programs and serves as a guide to the staff to effectively implement these programs
Models direct, explicit systematic instruction including effective teaching techniques and strategies
Understands and interprets assessment data, both formal and informal, to inform instructional decisions
Ability to maintain and monitor large budgets
Attends, participates and/or facilitates regular Professional Learning Communities
Increases and enhances own professional knowledge, skills, and expertise about effective instruction and school improvement
Able to work effectively and efficiently without constant supervision and under stressful timelines
Demonstrates knowledge of national, state, and district standards and trends concerning instructional methods, resources, and strategies
Is an active, participating member of district assigned design teams
Disseminates and discusses curriculum related district issues and information to/with site administrators and/or teachers
Assists with the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the school integrated action plan and align student needs with title I expenditures/budget
Assists and supports staff in providing effective instruction and improving student achievement
Supports district staff in mentoring new/probationary teachers in establishing effective instructional strategies and classroom management techniques
Coordinates and provides on-site curriculum related professional learning (class demos, workshops, in-services, classes, etc.)
Keeps principals, teachers, and instructional assistants up to date on effective instructional strategies, techniques, activities, and materials, that through research, have proven to increase student achievement
Models best instructional practices through classroom demonstration lessons
Assist staff with the understanding and interpretation of assessment data to inform instructional decisions
Coaches staff members in effective instruction
Supervises, schedules, informs, trains, and evaluates instructional assistants
Ensures student eligibility and participation in extended services are maintained (before/after school or summer school)
Assists with staff training and ensuring that time and effort logs are reviewed, maintained and enforced
Assists and/or coordinates the implementation and interpretation of a comprehensive needs assessment
Assists with coordination of parental involvement meetings, workshops, family academic events, curriculum nights
Assists with the development and distribution of parent involvement policy and parent school compact
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools