School-Based Instructional Coach Job Description

Role: Work closely with the Middle Grades Director, school administrators, and curriculum & instructional specialists to increase student engagement, improve student achievement, and build teacher capacity. Must be able to lead collaborative team workshops, grade-level teacher learning team cycles, and one-on-one coaching rounds. Coaches must understand the district curriculum goals, be able to analyze student data, and help teachers identify instructional needs.

Salary: 10 month Teacher Salary as designated by NCDPI teaching schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience
• Current North Carolina Teaching License
• Demonstrated knowledge of North Carolina content standards
• Experience in researched-based instructional practices
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for teachers
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing
• Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills, and efficiency in meeting deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team
• Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection

General Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed
• Provide support in analyzing student assessment data
• Assist teachers with designing instructional lessons based on assessment data when requested
• Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies
• Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with district curriculum
• Provide assistance in researching instructional solutions
• Model effective, differentiated instruction when requested
• Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers
• Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers
• Manage time and create a flexible schedule to assist teacher learning
• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals
• Assist with development of district curriculum, instruction, and assessments
• Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers
• Perform duties as assigned by the Principal and the PreK-8 Director
• Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry