Building Coach

INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT Job Description Building Coach Qualifications

• Valid Missouri Teaching Certificate.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Exempt

Reports To: Building Administrator

Job Goal: Provide instructional support to Building Pre K-5 educational staff focusing on increasing teachers' knowledge and skills in order to improve student achievement.

• Well Versed In District Initiatives and Curriculum
• Work With Teachers
  • Serve as Building Coach by modeling and supporting teachers to increase instructional skills and fidelity of curriculum implementation
    • Model lessons, co-teach, observe and provide feedback to teachers
    • Support the development of model lesson plans and curriculum navigation, as needed
  • Mentor new and experienced teachers to help increase instructional skill
  • Analyze and use data effectively to meet the instructional needs of all learners
  • Assist teachers with effective technology integration within the learning process
  • Possesses high professional standards, maintains confidentiality and promotes trust and professional growth
  • Using data to improve individual teaching performance
• District and Building Support
  • Work with building administrators in using data to improve individual teacher and school performance
  • Provide targeted assistance to support buildings to meet state performance standards
  • Provide professional development training, follow-up and support of district initiatives at the building level
  • Promotes the sharing of teaching techniques and good instructional practices among staff
  • Supports principals in the area of curriculum and instruction with the planning and implementation of each school's professional development plan as needed
• Curriculum and Assessment
  • Work with teachers on developing and implementing effective assessments within classrooms and data analysis
  • Provides teachers with the necessary knowledge and skills to use formal and informal assessments to improve classroom instruction and student achievement
• Performs other duties as assigned and works collaboratively with supervisor in personal goal setting and professional growth.

The salary and work year will be established annually by the Board of Education.

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.