Instructional Coach – Intermediate Literacy (Anticipated) 2024-25

Primary Purpose

Work collaboratively with teachers and administrators to provide job-embedded professional learning and opportunities for reflection to impact student learning. Work directly with teachers to plan and deliver highly effective first-time instruction that provides equity of access for learners. Work with campus and district administrators, as well as other instructional coaches, to support data informed instruction and to research, identify, and foster the use of best instructional practices to meet the needs of learners. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university

Valid Texas Teacher Certification, specific to one of the assigned areas

Valid Texas ESL Certification for Elementary instructional coaches

Special Knowledge/Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively with adult learners

Working knowledge of computer software and multimedia tools

Leadership and problem-solving skills

Embrace CCISD instructional philosophy and initiatives

Demonstrated expertise in the following areas:

• Content knowledge
• Standards-based instruction
• Instructional strategies and best practices
• Effective instruction for diverse learners
• Data interpretation
• Professional learning creation and delivery
• Adult learning theory
• Integration of technology

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience specific to assigned content area
• Varied grade levels of instructional experience preferred
• Experience working with diverse student populations preferred
• Experience working with adult learners, planning and delivering professional learning
• Leadership experience (such as lead teacher, department head, curriculum writer, etc.) preferred
• Demonstrated technology skills, including effective integration of technology into curriculum
• Strong data analysis skills

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Facilitating the instructional design process using district curriculum documents and existing assessment data
2. Meeting with individual and teams of teachers to support the planning and delivery of effective instruction designed to meet the needs of all learners
3. Using collaborative study as a process to derive solutions that impact student learning
4. Sharing theory, research, and resources to support best instructional practices
5. Supporting teacher directed, or campus-wide, inquiry into problems of practice through observation, data collection, data analysis, and reflection
6. Providing opportunities for, and facilitating, reflection and self-assessment among teachers
7. Supporting novice teachers’ design and delivery of effective instruction
8. Demonstrating and co-teaching in classrooms to model effective classroom management, formative assessment and student-centered instruction
9. Supporting teachers in the implementation of the teaching-assessing cycle
10. Guiding individual and teams of teachers in using data (formative and summative) to inform the planning, monitoring, and assessing of student learning and instructional effectiveness
11. Providing, or assisting with, other forms of job-embedded professional learning for CCISD staff, such as book studies, learning walks, PLCs, etc.
12. Modeling effective use of technology for teaching and learning during collaboration with teachers and through classroom demonstration
13. Developing relationships and connections with campus staff and district support personnel
14. Supporting administration in their role as instructional leaders
15. Providing feedback and support to teachers and administrators as they implement CCISD and campus initiatives
16. Working with the Campus Administrative Team and campus teachers to enact positive instructional change
17. Remaining current in content and instructional pedagogy and model life-long learning by: attending professional learning sessions, referencing current professional literature, and engaging in personalized PL to support campus and district development
18. Presenting topics of current instructional or technology interest at district and regional professional learning events
19. Building capacity in teams to self-facilitate collaborative team meetings
20. Actively support teachers in various grade levels, building increasing expertise about district curriculum and the needs of learners
21. Establishing and pursuing yearly goals for growth as an instructional coach and a content specialist
22. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship
23. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD
24. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth
25. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action
26. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals
27. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications
28. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students
29. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities
30. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings
31. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor
32. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers
33. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met
34. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal)
35. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Effective verbal and written communication; concentration while performing duties;

ability to maintain emotional and professional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent district-wide travel; moderate standing, walking, bending, lifting

Term: 192 days

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