Instructional Coach - World Languages - District-Wide (C120-2324)

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 in world language instruction.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Implement the instructional coaching cycle to provide systematic, individual learning opportunities for a portfolio of identified world language 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 a world language 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
• Manage the tasks specific to the assignment as provided by immediate supervisors
• 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
• Lead and support district implementation of the seal of biliteracy
• Support and monitor the implementation of effective strategies and practices for world language instruction
• Other duties as assigned by Director English Learner Services, Dual and World Language Programs

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
• Knowledge of world-readiness standards for learning languages
• Understanding of student-centered learning and research-based practices for improving teaching and learning
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with instructional methods and best practices for world language instruction
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of global literacy and cultural proficiency
• 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 optimal environments for language learning
• Experience gathering data and monitoring progress toward learning goals
• Experience working with culturally, socially, and economically diverse student and family populations
• Bilingual (Spanish / English)
• Elementary and Secondary World Language experience

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

• Certification in one of the following World Languages : 018, 021, 023, 101, 024
• Connecticut Certification for all grades K-12 Reading (102), TESOL (111)
• Or Elementary (305) and Secondary English (015) certifications, or either certification and an Intermediate Administration (092)
• 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 - $104,837)

UNION AFFILIATION : Hartford Federation of Teachers (HFT)