Classroom Coach

Student Character and Leadership Development

* Creatively collaborates through parent-teacher relations to ensure outcomes are aligned with the school's mission and culture and student success

* Facilitates communication between personnel, students and/or parents for the purpose of evaluating situations, solving problems and/or resolving conflicts.

* Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration by sharing ideas and responsibilities with colleagues; providing and accepting support and encouragements from colleagues; eager and open to receiving and offering nonjudgmental feedback to benefit the whole.

* Committed and works towards the values, virtues, vision, mission and success of the whole through a What-Ever-It-Takes attitude.

Build and Maintain Excellent Student Culture

* Supports Administration in defining the vision, expectations, routines, and procedures of student culture for early childhood education and middle school, while using metrics to monitor progress periodically throughout the year.

* Works with student leaders and staff to ensure consistent implementation of the vision, expectation, routines, and procedures of student culture.

* Leads the school in creating and maintaining a system for implementing effective restorative conversations and practices.

* Supports Administration to plan and execute student opportunities, including but not limited to: field trips, student conferences, student leadership opportunities, and family engagement opportunities

* In collaboration with the Student Support Team, progress monitor Tier 2 and Tier 3 interventions (as needed) and work with teachers to adjust course when necessary

* Creates goals and progress monitor teacher effectiveness with upholding consistent culture and systems

* Assists Leadership with staff and student recruitment

Commitment & Motivation

* Supports and follows through with school initiatives and organizational culture

* Committed to modeling the virtues at all times with students, parent/guardians, colleagues and community contacts

* Implements policies, procedures and or processes for the purpose of providing directions and/ or complying with mandated requirements

* Manages a variety of school administrative functions (e.g. student disciplinary policy, school schedule, assigned personnel, etc.) for the purpose of enforcing school, district, and state policy and maintain safety and the efficiency of school operations

Professional Growth and Responsibilities

* Assists the principal in the following including but not limited to: the transformation of the school culture into a results-oriented collaborative learning community; planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff; monitoring compliance with federal, state, and local mandates and guidelines related to local and state testing programs and the local special education programs.

* Observes school personnel for the purpose of monitoring performance, providing for professional growth and achieving overall objectives of school's curriculum.

* Responds appropriately, maintains composure and possesses a professional demeanor to any situation at all times.

* Encourages students to grow as human beings and to develop academically.

* Collaborates in the planning and implementation of a systematic method of supervising and evaluating the instructional program through the use of learning walks, observations, documents, and follow up conferences.

* Participates in Student Support Team meetings to ensure the academic and social needs of the students are being met.

* Collaborates with staff on developing and implementing strategies that maximize student learning.

* Models effective instruction and classroom management when requested.

* Assists Administration with the planning, proctoring, and monitoring of assessments.

* Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or courses as required by Stepstone.

* May be involved in the planning, organization, and implementation of special events, specific projects, or program changes.

* Exhibit positivity, flexibility and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.

* Demonstrate positive leadership, promote a team-based work environment and present the agency in the most positive light with all internal and external contacts.

* Maintains regular attendance and the confidentiality of students or collateral interaction within Stepstone's defined standards.

Required Skills/Abilities:

* Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

* Computer literacy skills, including Windows applications, Microsoft Office Suite, and basic database usage, as well as moderate level typing and the ability to operate computerized office equipment.

* Strong critical thinking and communication…