INSTRUCTIONAL COACHMENTOR TEACHER DESCRIPTIONPositionInstructional CoachMentor TeacherReports ToPrincipalSalary Commensurate with experience and qualificationsBenefitsTeachers’ and State Employees’ Retirement System TSERS and NC State Health PlanFLSA StatusExemptWork Week ScheduleMonday – FridayWork Hours 745AM – 400PM occasional evenings and weekendsEmployment Term10 monthsNortheast Academy for Aerospace and Advanced Technologies is a public regional STEM school located in a newly renovated 62000 sq ft facility in the heart of Elizabeth City less than an hour drive from the beautiful Outer Banks and the metropolitan Tidewater Virginia area. Our coaches facilitate learning through hands-on project and problem based instruction thoughtfully designed to challenge students. We encourage and support each other to think differently creatively and purposefully about teaching and learning keeping with the idea that we&rsquore all teachers we&rsquore all learners and we all have potential for high intellectual and professional growth throughout our lives.Position PurposeCoaches teachers at NEAAAT demonstrate a commitment to ensure that every student graduates from high school ready for college careers and life. Through rigorous teaching and learning based on a common instructional frameworkCoaching and Learning the NEAAAT Way and a set of common core values that include teamwork inclusiveness challenge professionalism innovation and service educators at NEAAAT partner with students to foster a culture of collaborative learning. Instructional coaches strive to provide students with the STEM Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics knowledge skills and dispositions that will enable them to participate fully in a technologically-rich contemporary society. Our team is positive enthusiastic and proactive with a demonstrated passion for working with middle and high school age students.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPlanprepareanddeliver rigorousengaging lessonsin ways that build upon individual strengths and offer students maximum opportunities to participate in the planning and direction of their own learning experienceEngage allstudents in learningusingacontextual project based instructional formatLead students to develop soft skills including critical thinking problem solving communication and collaboration skillsUtilize technology to facilitate instruction and maximize student learningEmploy a variety of assessment tools and strategies to measurestudentprogress toward learning college and careergoalsIdentifyand selectdifferent instructionalresourcesandmethodstomeet students varyingneedsCounsel students through service as an Advisor in the Advisory ProgramPromote highexpectationsand theskillsneededfor successbeyond high schoolCommunicatenecessary informationregularlytostudentscolleaguesandparents regardingstudent progress andstudentneedsPromote family support of students’ learning experience within the context of multicultural understanding and competenciesPromote and enhance the instructional program by leveraging home school and community partnerships to address barriers to learning and achievementDevelop and provide training and educational programs that address the goals and mission of the educational institutionDemonstrate personal commitment to professional growth through participation in professional learning activitiesContributes as a member of a high performing teamPerforms other duties as assigned and as necessary to fulfill the day-to-day needs of the schoolQualificationsKnowledge Skills AbilitiesStrong academic foundation with the ability tointegrateSTEM across content areasUnderstanding of the emotional and social development of children and the influences of family community and cultural differences on student successFamiliarity with current trends and leading innovations in educationAbility to work effectively in a collegial team-centered environmentIntrinsically motivated and dedicated to continuous professional and personal growthAbility to effectively engage parents and community in the learning processRepresents the school positively in the community.Excellent organizational skills and communication skills both written and oralUnderstands the critical nature of building positive working relationships with students parents and colleaguesEffective in integrating technology into the classroom to enhance learningEducation Training ExperienceBachelor&rsquos degree in education or related field Master&rsquos degree or higher preferredMinimum of three years experience as a middle or high school teacher preferredCertification and License RequirementsOpen to experienced educators orCareer changerswith relevant mathSTEM backgrounds.NC Professional Educator&rsquos License preferred but not required.OtherPossess a deep commitment toservethe needs ofstudents andfamilies whoarefirst generationcollege goers and those typically underrepresented in postsecondary education and STEM fieldsServes as a brand ambassador for the school and in doing so models a personal commitment to excellence and strong adherence to the school&rsquos core values through verbalwritten communications behaviors and actions.NEAAAT provides equal employment opportunities EEO to all employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements NEAAAT complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.