POSITION SUMMARY :
The Instructional Coach provides support and leadership in the delivery of effective, standards-based and research-based curriculum, instruction and assessment to improve student achievement.
This is a 1.0 full time equivalent position. The role may be split between schools.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Implement the instructional coaching cycle to provide systematic, individual learning opportunities for a portfolio of identified classroom teachers
- Collaborate with school and district leadership teams to plan and facilitate school, district, community of practice, and network based professional learning
- Assist with the implementation of district curriculum, instruction, and assessments
- Participate fully in professional learning for coaches
- Remain current in the research that supports adult learning, coaching, curriculum, instruction, and assessment in the assigned content areas
- Engage teachers in continuous improvement with focus on evidence-informed learning and analytical reflection of instructional practices
- Facilitate conversations using data to drive instructional decisions
- Manage the tasks specific to the assignment as provided by immediate supervisors
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS / ABILITIES OF IDEAL CANDIDATE :
- Master’s degree in education and a minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience
- Effective implementation of coaching cycles
- Understanding of adult learning and effective professional learning facilitation
- Understanding of turnaround principles
- Knowledge of Connecticut Core Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy Curriculum
- Understanding of student-centered learning and research-based practices for improving teaching and learning
- Experience gathering data and monitoring progress toward learning goals
- Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team in an educational setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to the integration of technology, curriculum implementation, and creating positive classroom environments
- Experience working with culturally, socially, and economically diverse student and family populations
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :
- Connecticut Social Studies, 7-12 Certification
- Connecticut Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification. Preferred at hire or required to receive within 2 years of employment.
Successful applicants without TESOL certification will be required to participate in a district funded ARCTELL program and receive TESOL certification within two years of hire.
Salary and Terms of Employment : Salary Grid : In accordance with the Hartford Federation of Teachers (HFT) contract. ($47,464 - $103,034)
EVALUATION : Evaluated annually
UNION AFFILIATION : Hartford Federation of Teachers (HFT)