Professional Development Coach/mentor classroom teachers in all aspects of differentiated instruction, including use of student assessments to group students, management of effective whole and small group instruction, and individual activities to meet specific student needs Provide feedback and suggestions for instructional improvements during coaching Support teachers to implement strategies for working with struggling students, English language learners, SPED students, as well as for extending learning for students at or above grade level Design school-based and/or grade level, grade band, elementary professional development as necessary Assist teachers in formulating their own goals for professional development Plan and sponsor Family Engagement events/workshops that promote math, science and literacy support at home. Curriculum and Instruction Provide teachers with clear and specific information on how to implement a range of effective instructional strategies, including district initiatives and models of instruction Assist teachers in analyzing instruction to determine its effectiveness and use that information to further drive instruction Be competently knowledgeable of the Massachusetts Framework in Math and ELA,, core reading programs and other curricular programs to assist teachers in their implementation Assist teachers to integrate formative assessment into instructional practice.