District Instructional Coach Job Description

The instructional coach (IC) will serve as a resource for professional development throughout a school to help guide teachers in implementing curriculum through effective teaching techniques while focusing on 21century literacy skills, which result in improved student performance.  The IC coordinates the successful implementation of communication skills, math and writing programs. The IC is responsible for interpreting changes to the NCSCS, informing teachers and administration of the implications of those changes, and ensuring that instruction is aligned with curriculum goals.  The IC assists teachers with developing strategies and techniques for assessing and fulfilling the curriculum needs of their students based on needs assessments.  The IC assists teachers with selection of materials and tools to aid instruction.  The IC assists administrators with evaluating the effectiveness of the instructional program in the school and develops strategies for improvement.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Collect data, analyze results, and report findings to principals, teachers and central office administrators (EVAAS, pivot tables, etc.)
• Provide teachers with strategies to address weaknesses as evidenced through an on-going comprehensive needs assessment
• Monitor school-wide assessment system (local assessments) for student progress
• Monitor student achievement and assist with placing students in appropriate intervention and support services
• Lead and assist staff members in the use of best practices
• Plan and conduct district level PLC meetings/trainings (subject area, etc) on a periodic basis
• Lead Curriculum Taskforce, guiding curriculum vetting processes for each content area
• Improve instruction by engaging staff in ongoing professional development
• Meet regularly with the administrators to report on progress and make plans for continuous school improvement
• Network with other instructional coaches in developing, implementing, and researching best practices, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, Current North Carolina teaching license
• Five years of classroom experience with demonstrated positive growth
• Proficiency in computer skills
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Broad understanding of K-12 curriculum
• Excellent presentation and group facilitation skills
• Experience in providing professional development