Elementary Instructional Coach

Position Type:
Elementary/Instructional Coach
Date Posted:
5/15/2023
Location:
Dodge City Public Schools - Miller Elementary
Date Available:
07/01/2023 Purpose:
To provide expertise to instructional staff in pedagogy, methods and materials for the improvement of instruction and student achievement.
Qualifications:

• Possess Valid Kansas ELA License for grades
• Advanced degree, experience and/or specialized training in curriculum content and instructional pedagogy relative to assignment.
• Knowledge and experience with instruction, methodology and materials related to bilingual education. ESL/ESOL endorsement preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with fellow educators to develop, implement and evaluate instructional strategies and materials to improve teaching and learning for all students.
• Kansas Certification of Health on file in the Central Office.

Essential Functions:
Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Contribute to the improvement initiatives of the district and individual school buildings.
• Work effectively with district and building administration, as well as instructional staff to improve literacy instruction and student achievement.
• Provide instructional direction, assistance and support to classroom teachers.
• Assist in the assessment and analysis of student achievement for program improvement.
• Monitor and assist with the implementation, delivery and evaluation of district-approved curriculum, materials and instructional methodology.
• Communicate in a professional manner with staff, students and the public.
• Provide on-going professional growth opportunities for district staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to work successfully in multiple buildings, on flexible schedules, with various administrative and instructional staff.
• Observe district, State and federal policies and guidelines relative to job responsibilities.

General Responsibilities:

• Coach and support instructional staff in the implementation of effective literacy instructional strategies to deliver the district's approved ELA curriculum.

• Provide staff development activities for instructional staff relative to current research and trends, as well as district-adopted/approved ELA materials, methodologies and curriculum.
• Perform classroom visitations, including model teaching lessons.
• Assist administrative and instructional staff with the analysis of student achievement information, and with the development of plans to address identified areas of weakness.
• Confer with district and building administrative personnel regarding progress and concerns related to student achievement.
• Advise administrative and instructional staff regarding the use of approved instructional resources, materials and methodologies.
• Assist administrative and instructional staff in the observation of student academic performance and the recommendation of appropriate interventions to support improved teaching and learning.
• Assist in developing, maintaining and enhancing the services, including in-service activities, to staff, students and patrons provided through The Learning Center.
• Continue personal professional growth, and share related information, materials and strategies with instructional and administrative staff.
• React positively to change.
• Respond effectively and efficiently to other tasks as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to travel among the district's school and administrative sites.
• Must be able to work in both classroom and office settings.
• Must occasionally lift materials and equipment up to fifty (50) pounds.
• May require extended periods of both sitting and standing.
• Requires patience to work with numerous interruptions, flexible scheduling and various staff.

Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
Evaluation:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Professional Personnel.
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment. Any oral or written statements or promises to the contrary are hereby expressly disavowed and should not be relied upon by any prospective or existing employees. This job description is subject to change by the employer, Dodge City Public School, at the discretion of the employer, or as the needs of the employer and/or requirement of the job change. The Dodge City Public School District explicitly reserves the right to modify any of the provision of this job description at any time and without notice. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties or essential function does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position