Instructional Coach

About This Role

This role focuses on building capacity by supporting teachers to develop more effective instruction. The Instructional Coach works collaboratively with teachers to enhance their intervention and pedagogical knowledge, provides day-to-day support, and facilitates school-wide professional development focused on research-based effective instruction.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creation of intervention plans and data tracking to identify Title I students and improve student growth and achievement
• Monitor SDW’s to ensure Title I students receive the necessary support and progress through the AIT process
• Support teachers and grade level teams in creating action plans to address standards of concern identified by student achievement data and Title I students
• Observe Title I tutoring sessions and monitor data to identify material needs, effective use of data, effective instructional practices, and identify students to enter/exit from Title I services
• Create and maintain a master Title I rank order list at each grade level
• Review Title I student list to ensure student needs are met
• Provide initial and continued professional development for Title I teachers, tutors, and Title I paraprofessionals
• Provide professional development and support of research-based teaching strategies, best practices to address the needs of teachers and school goals, and implementation of the school's program of instruction
• Facilitate training for teachers hired after the start of the school year, such as M-Drive Resources (Curriculum Pacing Guides, SOMAAH’s, etc.), and Teacher Resource Binder
• Provide a minimum of 5 contact hours (support plans, one-on-one meetings, modeling, team teaching, peer observation coverage, etc.) with teachers per day to provide guidance and support for the enhancement of classroom instruction within school day hours
• Coach teachers and Title I Parapros in developing individualized interventions for Tier II and Tier III students
• Ensure that monthly MAP Skills progress monitoring is completed and documented for all Tier II and Tier III students
• Meet with the building principal outside of school day hours to discuss the coaching process, the needs of assigned teachers, and other related matters
• Complete online Instructional Feedback Form for teachers observed
• Facilitate change in instructional practices of teachers that will enable teachers to identify student needs more analytically, plan more productively, and teach more effectively
• Attend, participate, and ensure effective leadership in weekly PLC meetings
• Review weekly lesson plans and check for alignment with standards and with daily instruction
• Evaluate each student’s learning capabilities and celebrate student accomplishments
• Encourage students to uphold values and model mature behavior and good character in the classroom, on the school campus, and throughout their lives
• Be active in the role with light lifting, sitting, standing, moving throughout the campus, and traveling to other campuses as required
• Participate in events outside of normal hours
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Current teaching certificate from within the state position is located
• One year of lead teacher or instructional coach experience

Nice to have:

• Master’s degree
• Taught three or more years in a variety of grade levels
• Spalding Certified Teacher

Benefits

• Industry-leading pay
• Rewards
• Referral bonuses
• Paid time-off
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Discounted onsite childcare
• Student enrollment priority
• Retirement plans
• Promotion opportunities
• Training
• Mentoring
• Tuition reimbursement

About the Company

Legacy Traditional Schools does things in a special way that ignites a desire to be the best, illuminates educators’ best talents, lights up the minds of students, and fuels school spirit. They cultivate bright curious minds, achieve award-winning results, uphold their values, and engage positively with students, parents, and communities.