This role provides oversight for the effective implementation of district-wide curriculum on TISD campuses. The Instructional Coach supports curriculum enhancements, assists in developing curriculum-based assessments, monitors program implementation, coaches teachers, trains personnel, teaches demonstration lessons, leads data analysis, and models best practices to ensure curriculum guides are implemented as written and in accordance with effective teaching strategies. This position reports to the campus Principal and the Executive Director.
Responsibilities
Facilitate the evaluation of programs to ensure teachers implement research-based practices
Train teachers on the characteristics of effective and efficient classroom environments and provide focus on content and learning strategies embedded in the programs being implemented
Debrief with site principal as appropriate about possible actions that could be taken to improve campus instruction and implementation
Train teachers and principals in critical components of instructional delivery
Co-teach with and/or demonstrate lessons for teachers to model best instructional practices and ensure the fidelity of specific program implementation and intervention support
Observe teachers teaching demonstration lessons and give immediate feedback and support for instructional adjustments
Analyze assessment data and assist the campus principal and teachers with planning professional development to meet the specific needs of teachers on assigned campuses
Assist principal and grade/department chairs with planning and/or conducting grade level meetings to analyze assessments and plan for instruction
Attend school site professional development, including grade level meetings, district-wide professional development days, faculty meetings focused on instructional/pedagogical issues, and professional development planning meetings
Work closely with principals to provide professional development and intervention support for teachers requiring additional assistance and support
Serve as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students, including English language learners, students enrolled in Special Education Programs, and students with unique/diverse learning needs
Assist teachers in preparation for instruction and the pacing for instruction
Assist teachers in building an interactive classroom environment focused on the delivery of the core curriculum
Demonstrate researched-based instructional strategies to ensure that all teachers have been trained to an advanced level of delivery and are using the instructional materials as designed
Observe instruction and provide constructive feedback and 'next-step' teacher support
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Provide on-site staff development to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about program components, alignment of curriculum with TEKS and assessments
Attend meetings/training with the Executive Director to increase knowledge of curriculum components and implementation
Participate in collaborative grade level meetings to help analyze and utilize assessment data to improve student achievement
Assist grade level teams in setting goals for improved instruction
Provide professional development on the use of assessments to guide classroom instruction
Provide focused professional development at each grade level on instructional delivery and intervention strategies
Work with the Executive Director and Campus Principal to provide support for teachers who require additional assistance
Make adjustments in program implementation and professional development by helping analyze data from screening, diagnostic, progress monitoring, and outcome benchmark assessments
Create and submit Curriculum Based Assessments with the assistance of curriculum writers
Guide teachers in the administration and monitoring of assessments
Assist teachers in using data to identify students for intervention instruction
Assist teachers in implementing continuous progress monitoring
Assist teachers with monitoring and reporting student performance during the year
Assist teachers in assessments and placement of students throughout the year
Collect and organize assessment data in an Assessment Report
Assist the Director of PEIMS, Accountability and Assessment with training and testing activities
Meet regularly to review assessment data and to assess outcomes of goals established by grade level teams
Articulate and oversee the implementation and curriculum scope and sequence
Assist teachers in using classroom data to plan classroom instruction
Establish effective time period for instruction, grouping and intervention
Along with the Executive Director and Campus Principal, determine campus and district needs for professional development
Establish and monitor pacing guidelines for the core curriculum guides
Establish guidelines for appropriate assessment administration
Use assessment data to plan professional development
Perform other tasks as may be assigned by Supervisor/Superintendent
Plan for regular meetings with other ICs and Executive Director to provide focused, data-driven professional development regarding the full and skillful implementation of the curriculum guides, appropriate intervention support for students working below grade level and the analysis and use of assessment data to improve student achievement
Provide updates to ensure that all are knowledgeable about student achievement progress, program components, TEKS and diagnostic/progress monitoring tools
Meet regularly to discuss areas of strength and areas of need across the district and to strategize effective ways to meet these needs
Communicate results of implementation visits by providing a Campus Summary and other Accountability Reports
Assist with state assessment program, as needed
Facilitate the use of technology in the teaching-learning process
Implement policy established by federal and state law, SBOE rule and local board policy related to curriculum and instruction
Provide instructional leadership in the textbook selection process
Facilitate the textbook adoption process by assisting in the organization of textbook task forces and/or the planning of textbook hearings
Secure consultants, specialists and other community resources to assist instructional staff in attaining instructional objectives
Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records and documents as required
Work with teachers and principals to ensure appropriate delivery of curriculum and use of effective instructional strategies
Requirements
Certified teacher with expertise in curriculum assessment, instructional delivery and staff development
Deep understanding of the scientific research base for instruction
Extensive knowledge of program components
Teaching experience with one or more mandated content areas
Knowledgeable about proven scientific based research strategies, appropriate use of assessment and intervention strategies for struggling students
Bachelor’s degree
Valid Texas Teaching Certificate
5 years of teaching experience as a classroom teacher
Ability to read and interpret documents such as state and local rules and regulations, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before the education board, superintendents, principals, teachers, students and general public
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Ability to stand and talk or hear regularly
Ability to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently
Close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus
Important Details
Contract: 207 days
Travel: Frequent district-wide travel to multiple campuses as assigned
About the Company
The Instructional Coach will work directly with Directors of Curriculum and support Campus Principal. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.