Instructional Coach 6-12

POSITION: Instructional Coach 6-12
Salary Schedule: Certified
Department: Certified
Work Days: 210
Reports to: Principal
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Evaluation: Annually
Prepared Date: 03/04/2024
Twiggs County Public Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation so long as the accommodation does not create an undue financial hardship for the district.
PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Instructional Coach, having both content and instructional expertise, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding about researched-base effective instruction for teachers. In order to meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized, 1:1 support based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers. Responsible to: Building Principal and Assistant Superintendent
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university 2) Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. 3) Current GeorgiaTeaching License. 4) Demonstrated knowledge ofGeorgiacontent standards. 5) Experience in researched-based instructional practices. 6) Desire to continue career improvement. 7) Previous coaching or teacher leadership experience 8) Deep knowledge of and experience in: a) Instructional strategies b) Conditions of Learning c) Assessment driven instruction (teaching/learning process) 9) Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations 10) Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for administrators and teachers 11) Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills 12) Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing 13) Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines 14) Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team 15) Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Demonstrate willingness to assume leadership positions
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Provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed.
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Provide support in analyzing student assessment data.
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Assist teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data when requested.
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Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested.
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Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies.
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Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with curriculum.
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Provide teachers resources related to instruction and curriculum
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Provide assistance in researching instructional and/or curriculum issues.
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Model effective, differentiated instruction when requested.
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Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers
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Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers.
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Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximizes teacher schedules and learning.
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Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals.
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Assist with development of district curriculum, instruction and assessments.
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Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.
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Possess an understanding of when to contact administrators regarding issues of safety/ethics involving students in classroom observed.
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Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions
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Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum and assessments.
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Performs any and all other duties as assigned by the Principal.