Instructional Coach – K-12 Social Studies

Position Purpose

Builds the capacity of campus instructional coaches (CICs) and teachers across the district in K-12 Social Studies through professional learning, coaching, and in-classroom support with curriculum, instruction, assessment, and student-centered, equity-driven instructional practices.

Supports CICs and teachers in district and campus curriculum and content planning. Analyzes Social Studies-related data with teachers, campuses, and the district to monitor mastery of standard-aligned instruction and student progress.

Engages in data-driven conversations to support student and teacher growth. Collaborates with the Social Studies Executive Director, CICs, and campus administrators to align campus instructional practices to increase student achievement and campus outcomes as part of the district Professional Learning Community (PLC) Framework.

Creates, presents, and supports presentations for professional development offerings in collaboration with the Director of Humanities and Social Studies Coordinators.

Supports curriculum development and other instructional initiatives by providing CICs with Social Studies-based knowledge and resources.

Builds campus capacity to improve outcomes and student achievement through specific Social Studies instructional support.

Focuses on supporting the highest needs campuses as an equity strategy designed to improve outcomes of our most marginalized students and communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Instructional Leadership and Coaching

• Demonstrates a growth mindset in working with and building strong relationships with CICs, teachers, and campus leaders.
• Collaborates with Social Studies Coordinators in the performance of daily functions and responsibilities.
• Collaborates with campus instructional coaches and campus leadership teams to support CICs and teachers in designing and delivering standards-aligned Social Studies lessons.
• Supports teachers with instructional needs specific to the Social Studies content area through classroom observations and feedback, modeling, co-teaching, coaching, and professional learning.
• Debriefs and conducts professional conversations with CICs and teachers regarding instructional delivery.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborates with K-12 District Content Area Coaches and Content Coordinators across the Division of Learning and Leading.
• Maintains accurate and timely records to document support using a district-provided platform.
• Responds promptly to telephone and email inquiries from campus staff and central administration.
• Maintains cooperative and professional working relationships with teachers, CICs, administration, and other school / district employees.

Curriculum and Assessment Development

• Supports curriculum and assessment development as assigned.
• Collaborates on the creation of a schedule that is appropriate and equitable in supporting teachers and CICs.
• Provides leadership in the identification, evaluation, and adoption of effective Social Studies educational resources to enhance instruction.
• Engages in continuous improvement by modeling reflective practices and monitoring one’s professional activities with the goal of continual growth and development.

Professional Development

• Creates, presents, and supports presentations for professional development offerings tailored to the needs of Social Studies teachers and students.
• Facilitates communication of district Social Studies goals among district staff, campuses, and classrooms.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the district Professional Learning Committee’s (PLC) Framework to ensure standards alignment and rigorous planning.

Equity and Inclusion

Focuses on supporting the highest needs campuses as part of the district's equity strategy to improve outcomes for marginalized students and communities.

Safety

• Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment and ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Follows established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting and climbing; operates tools and equipment according to established safety procedures.
• Corrects unsafe conditions in work area and promptly reports any conditions that are not immediately correctable to supervisor.

Personal Work Relationships

• All Fort Worth ISD employees must maintain a commitment to the District’s mission, vision, and strategic goals.
• Exhibits high professionalism, standards of conduct and work ethic.
• Demonstrates high quality customer service; builds rapport / relationship with the consumer.
• Demonstrates cultural competence in interactions with others; is respectful of co-workers; communicates and acts as a team player;

promotes teamwork; responds and acts appropriately in confrontational situations.

Other Duties as Assigned

Performs all job-related duties as assigned and in accordance with Board rules, policies and regulations. All employees are expected to comply with lawful directives in rare situations driven by need where a team effort is required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and District policies and procedures regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of federal and state guidelines and district policies and procedures regarding education and students.
• Knowledge of Social Studies content facts, concepts, theories, and principles being taught.
• Knowledge of current teaching methods, research-based instructional strategies (RBIS), educational pedagogy, and differentiation of instruction necessary to create effective and productive student-centered learning environments.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis, and the formulation of action plans.
• Skill at the intermediate level, working with Microsoft Office , especially Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Skill in planning and providing professional learning, technical assistance, and consultation; lesson planning with multiple core-area teachers;

leading and developing professional learning.

• Ability to work effectively in collaborative teams and to lead and direct PLCs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with staff and the community in a multi-ethnic educational environment.

Travel Requirements

Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Physical & Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Tools / Equipment Used : Standard office and instructional equipment, including computer, peripherals, and Promethean Board.
• Posture : Prolonged sitting and standing; occasional stooping, squatting, kneeling, bending, pushing / pulling, and twisting.
• Motion : Frequent repetitive hand motions, including keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching.
• Lifting : Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds).
• Environment : Works in an office or classroom setting; may require occasional irregular and / or prolonged hours.
• Attendance : Regular and punctual attendance at the worksite is required for this position.
• Mental Demands : Maintains emotional control under stress; works with frequent interruptions.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Education : Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university required; Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Social Studies or a related field preferred
• Certification / License : Valid Texas Teaching Certification required; House Bill 3 Texas Reading Academy certification preferred (if not certified, must complete certification within the first year of hire as aligned with the requirements of HB3 TRA);

ESL or Bilingual Certification preferred.

Experience : 4 years’ teaching Social Studies required; Experience with diverse student population, especially in a large multicultural urban district preferred;

Experience facilitating or presenting professional learning preferred; Experience as an instructional coach, department head, team lead, grade level-lead, or Lead Content Teacher preferred.

Language : Bilingual (English / Spanish) preferred in some settings.

This is a grant-funded position and is contingent on availability of funds.

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.