Instructional Coach; Pool SY

Position: Instructional Coach (Applicant Pool) 26-27 SY
Job Title:

Instructional Coach

Reports To:

Campus Principal

Pay Grade:

Teacher Step Scale

Workdays:

197

Minimum Salary:

$63,209

Type of Assignment:

Exempt

Mid-Point Salary:

N/A

Contract Status:

Chapter 21

Funding:

This position is locally funded.

Consideration for directly related experience supported by an official service record or experience affidavit. Annualized pay may be pro-rated based on actual start date.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Teaching & Learning Department and campus principal, an Instructional Coach will provide teacher support and training in the implementation of district-wide curriculum on BISD campuses. The Instructional Coach will assist in development of curriculum-based assessments, monitor program implementation, coach teachers, train personnel, deliver demonstration lessons, lead data analysis, and model best practices to ensure curriculum is implemented in accordance with effective, research-based teaching strategies.

Minimum Requirements

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

* Valid teacher certification.

* Three (3) years teaching experience.

* Must have satisfactory outcome of fingerprinting background check. Non-refundable fee (approximately $50.00) paid by the candidate.

Preferred Qualifications

* Master's degree in education.

* Valid ESL certification (Issued by State Board of Educator Certification).

* Experience in the development and delivery of professional development preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Knowledge of classroom instruction, assessment, and leadership.

* Prior experience with demonstrated capacity for leadership roles.

* Knowledge of TEKS, student expectations, and district curriculum.

* Knowledge of BISD instructional materials and resources.

* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

* Knowledge of district initiatives, including content standards, content area literacy, effective instruction and assessment practices.

* Demonstrate ability to work with multiple grade levels and subject areas.

* Demonstrate deep understanding of the use and interpretation of summative, formative, screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments and resulting data.

* Demonstrate ability to teach staff how to use assessment data to inform purposeful instruction.

* Demonstrate ability to model skillful instructional practices.

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities

* Collaborate with campus/district leaders and colleagues to promote continuous improvement at the classroom, campus, and district level, ensuring high levels of learning for all students.

* Support teacher teams in instructional planning processes and aligned instruction.

* Develop teacher understanding of TEKS and BISD curriculum.

* Support teachers in implementing strategies gained from professional learning into classroom instruction through ongoing interaction, reflection, and continuous improvement efforts.

* Support students in the development of content area literacy skills.

* Observe, coach and provide feedback to teachers regarding all aspects of instruction, student engagement, and classroom environment.

* Develop and provide effective professional learning to adult learners that includes modeling of differentiated instruction (SIOP, GT, scaffolding, etc.).

* Collaborate with content coordinators and campus supervising administrator(s) to ensure coaching impacts student achievement, with an intentional focus on closing student gaps.

* Utilize data from progress measures to meet the campus and district goals.

* Assist teacher teams within and across content areas in interpreting formative and summative assessment data and use assessment information to adjust instruction and improve MTSS outcomes.

* Collaborate with teams using structured reflection to create targeted action steps that lead to personalized student learning opportunities.

* Support, communicate, and model district priorities.

* Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.

* Attend professional learning to improve content, coaching, and leadership skills.

* Assist district and campus administration in identifying areas for growth.

* Participate in professional learning communities, data teams, and…