Tosa - Instructional Coach (Elementary)

1.0 FTE/8 hours per day
190 day calendar
Middleton Elementary School
Start Date: August 19, 2024

• Sherwood School District pays the 6% employee PERS contribution, upon eligibility.
• Salary range listed is for the 2023-2024 school year; 2024-2025 salary schedule is TBD

JOB SUMMARY:
An Instructional Coach is an individual who has a very strong background and expertise in all content areas, particularly in reading, writing, and/or math. The Instructional Coach is a member of a school faculty and has the responsibility of working with the principal and faculty to implement district plans and best practices in instruction. The coach focuses on enhancing teacher ability to provide instruction that addresses standards, engagement, and rigor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR 584-020-000 to 584-020-045). The following are examples of principle duties; however, any one position may not cover all duties listed and examples may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.

• Meet with the principal on a regular basis to discuss the effective implementation of the district's goals
• Attend coaching meetings
• Implement the District Program
• Act as a resource, advocate, and support for all school staff and students
• Work directly with teachers and instructional assistants providing classroom demonstrations, collaboration, and one-on-one support to implement effective instruction
• Work with the principal, teachers, instructional assistants, and district administrators to collect, analyze, and interpret data to guide instructional decisions
• Help to facilitate building Collaborative Learning Teams (CLT's)
• Serve as an important member of the building MTI/RTI team designing and supporting intervention strategies in support of student and teacher success
• Facilitate and lead building and district professional learning activities
• Organize and order instructional materials
• Provide ongoing, differentiated coaching to staff
• Model and teach respect with an awareness of diversity
• Effectively work with and respond to people from diverse cultures or backgrounds
• Diagnose the instructional needs of all students and devise appropriate learning activities for each student
• Use current body of knowledge in cultural diversity issues in teaching and curriculum development to design and adapt individual/group academic and behavior/social programs in all school settings
• Implement district and state curriculum standards and ensure that instructional activities are clearly related to district/state curriculum standards
• Participate in development and implementation of individual student plans (e.g., IEP, 504)
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, staff and community populations
• Work collaboratively with school personnel in meeting diverse social and academic needs of students
• Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all students and with parents/guardians concerning both academic and behavioral progress of students
• Assist school staff and administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, reinforce individual school's plan for positive behavior support, develop reasonable rules for classroom behavior and utilize effective, proactive behavior management skills in all school settings
• Maintain accurate, complete and confidential records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations
• Utilize technology as related to job responsibilities
• Train and act as lead worker for Educational Assistants
• Reflect upon own teaching performance and accept and utilize supervisory suggestions and feedback
• Take primary responsibility for pursuing and evaluating own professional growth
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and district inservice meetings
• Participate in activities that are related to school functions and/or the education process that occur outside the regular workday, in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement
• Perform other duties as assigned

GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Perform duties in a courteous and efficient manner that builds the confidence of staff, students and the public in the Sherwood School District and enhances learning
• Maintain regular attendance at work and work activities, and is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings, and following schedule
• Observe laws, district policies and procedures, and professional standards for this position
• Work effectively and collaboratively with diverse student, parent and community populations
• Carry out work responsibilities with strong organizational skills, effectively under pressure of deadlines, difficult situations, interruptions, and new or emergency conditions
• Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff and parents
• Support students and staff in the district's career related learning standards to encourage the development of independent work skills through career exploration and community involvement
• Collect, record, store, retrieve, assimilate, organize and utilize information and records electronically and by using traditional methods
• Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position
• Maintain personal appearance and hygiene appropriate to the position as defined by the district
• Meet applicable district physical ability/health and safety guidelines for the position

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Valid Oregon teaching license; preferably with an Elementary - Multiple Subjects endorsement
• Minimum of five years teaching experience
• Knowledge of state and national standards
• Recognition by colleagues and community as an outstanding classroom teacher
• Strong personal literacy skills inclusive of oral and written communication
• Deep knowledge of reading, writing, literacy development, and/or math
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of schools, teachers, and students
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills that carry out a common instructional focus
• Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for administrators and teachers
• Ability to develop relationships with others by listening, understanding, and reserving judgment
• Experience modeling and observing classroom instruction; providing feedback to teachers
• Ability to model the characteristics of a reflective professional who monitors and evaluates one's own professional activities with the goal of continual growth and development
• Knowledge of best practices relating to assessment
• Experience in analyzing data to plan for instruction
• Ability to support teachers in the development of differentiated lessons
• Ability to support teachers in the development of differentiated instruction
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Reading Endorsement (if elementary or Literacy Instructional Coach position)
• Math Endorsement (if Math Specialist)
• National Board Certification
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and presentation skills
• Experience in providing ongoing school-wide professional development

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This position is primarily performed indoors in school buildings, although some outdoor instruction and supervision may be required
• This position involves working in close proximity to groups of students and adults
• Evening and/or extended work hours may be required

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on evaluation of administrative personnel.
ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.

• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb up and down step stool, bend under the desks, twist from the waist, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• This position entails sitting/standing at a computer terminal and workstation 6 - 8 hours a day

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Sherwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at (503) 825-5000 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at (800) 735-2900.
NOTE:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this (or the position itself) at any time it deems advisable.