Instructional Coach (Grades 3-8)

Job Summary

The Instructional Coach will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning in all content areas. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional development that will expand and refine the understanding of research-based effective instruction. In order to fulfill these expectations, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized support that is based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers in support of the school improvement action plan.

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers.
• Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Communicate and demonstrate research-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance and an improved classroom environment.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community.
• Encourage professional growth and provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers.
• Assist teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data and culturally responsive practices.
• Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with the curriculum.
• Instruct and support teachers with curriculum software products and classroom/curriculum-related technologies.
• Provide support in analyzing student assessment data.
• Support, implement and assess various instructional programs and program effects on student achievement.
• Participates in goal/plan setting and evaluation.
• All other duties as assigned by principal, assistant principal, or supervisor.

Ancillary Job Functions

• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of curriculum and subject matter.
• Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.
• Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies.
• Monitor intervention programs and student progress by observing and meeting with teachers.
• Develops resources for Tier 2 interventions and provides Tier 2/3 interventions when appropriate.
• Participates in building action planning and working toward school goals.
• Collaborates with building principals and Title 1 staff to conduct a needs assessment and plan for and monitor Title 1 programs.
• Provide assistance in researching instructional and/or curriculum issues.
• Model lessons when appropriate.
• Manage time and schedule flexibility that maximizes teacher schedules and learning.
• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals.
• Assist with the development of district curriculum, instruction, and assessments.
• Attend workshops/conferences to learn about new innovative instructional strategies.

Required Qualifications -

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Masters preferred
• Valid Indiana teaching certificate,
• Ability to provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers
• 5 or more years of successful teaching experience
• Experience in instructional coaching or related role
• Knowledge of CKLA

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - This May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those commonly associated with this position.

• Ability to multitask, manage large projects, and adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to keep up-to-date with current events and technologies in the business and postsecondary sectors.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to maintain curricular and industry knowledge.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge using a variety of assessment tools.
• Knowledge of researched-based instructional strategies that engage all students.
• Willingness and ability to assume a leadership position.

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. Normal office/classroom conditions and moderate noise levels.

Physical Requirements - The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Regularly required to talk and listen. Must be able to have repetitive wrist/hand/finger movement to work on the computer and/or related office equipment.

Charter School of the Dunes is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by applicable law.