Math Instructional Coach​/Interventionist

Position: Math Instructional Coach/Interventionist (6-8)
Position:
Math Instructional Coach/Interventionist (6-8)

Department/Campus:
Teaching & Learning/Assigned Campuses

Wage/Hour Status:
Exempt

Immediate Supervisor(s):
Campus Principal

Pay Grade:
Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed:
Per Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

* The primary purpose of this position is to work directly with classroom teachers on the delivery of high-quality instruction

* The instructional coach will work with building administration, district-level staff, and other instructional coaches to strengthen instruction and increase student learning

* The instructional coach will support data findings and provide instructional coaching as an integral part of the instructional team

* This position requires a strong knowledge of effective teaching practices that address differentiated instruction and digital learning

* This position will serve as a liaison between campus and district staff to support and implement district instructional initiatives, provide job-embedded professional development, and accomplish specific campus/district goals

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited university

* Valid Texas teaching certificate with general education

* ESL certification (preferred)

* Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Advanced knowledge of curriculum, instructional strategies, and best practices

* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

* Classroom management

* Professional learning delivery/facilitation

* Knowledge of intervention strategies, differentiation of instruction, and technology integration when modeling for teachers

* Ability to gather, interpret, and present educational data (e.g. program monitoring, documentation of intervention)

* Demonstrated competency in the core academic subject area assigned

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* In-depth knowledge of the nature and needs of gifted and talented students

* Advanced understanding of curriculum, instructional strategies, and best practices

* Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

* Effective classroom management

* Delivery and facilitation of professional learning

* Expertise in intervention strategies, differentiation of instruction, and technology integration while modeling for teachers

* Ability to gather, interpret, and present educational data (e.g. program monitoring, documentation of interventions)

* Proficient in collaborating with professional peers as well as with students

* Flexible and adaptable to unique situations role

Experience:

* At least five years of successful teaching experience in the assigned level

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

These statements describe this job's major purpose and responsibilities and do not represent an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Collaborative Planning Facilitator

* Schedule and lead collaborative team planning with each grade level and content team; the campus principal will determine the frequency of meetings.

* Ensure that the ELPS are addressed during each meeting so that instruction reflects best practice (Seven Steps, Talk/Read/Talk/Write, Sheltered Instruction Plus, Diverse Learner).

* Ensure that differentiation, writing to learn, higher-order thinking/questioning strategies, and academic vocabulary are addressed during the meeting and embedded in the lesson plans.

* Find and share effective, research-based resources for grade-level teams

* Work with the district specialist to write and/or refine district curriculum documents, including end-of-unit and Benchmark exams.

* Serve as a communication liaison for your team.

* Facilitate PLC process, including design and implementation of intervention and enrichment for essential standards

* Support student achievement through the delivery of intervention for identified students

* Coordinate the design of Common Formative Assessments with the content team

* Collaborate with the campus leadership team and content/grade-level teams to analyze and interpret assessment data and identify action steps to improve instruction.

* Works closely with teachers using district and campus data to guide instruction to meet identified campus/student needs.

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