Supporting teachers and administrators to advance science development for all students is the core of this school-based leadership position. The Science Instructional Coach builds teacher capacity and understanding of science curriculum and instructional practices aligned to the Virginia Standards of Learning, ensuring high-quality instruction through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, and non-evaluative feedback. This is not a supervisory position and does not include evaluation of colleagues.
Responsibilities
Monitor the instructional program provided by Science classroom teachers
Provide ongoing professional learning support and coaching to help teachers improve performance and achieve science-related objectives
Support teachers in ensuring the alignment of their lesson plans and instruction to the appropriate Virginia Standards of Learning and the Curriculum Framework
Facilitate teachers’ use of high-impact, evidence-based instructional strategies, including differentiated instruction for diverse learners
Stay abreast of the latest Science research, innovations, program trends, and methodologies
Implement new strategies as appropriate for the school’s student population
Work with new teachers to ensure they have materials and competencies necessary for success
Observe classroom Science instruction regularly and provide follow-up consultation and written non-evaluative feedback to teachers and administrators
Provide direct support to individual and small groups of students as warranted
Analyze and use student performance data to identify and respond to the science-related professional learning needs of individuals and groups of teachers
Coordinate the gathering, selecting, and analysis of data with respect to the program area
Assist administrators in identifying school strengths and areas for improvement in English/language arts and recommend responses that maximize student achievement in reading and mathematics development
Take initiative and proactively identify opportunities to strengthen one’s team and organization
Work well in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability with a sense of urgency and zeal for ensuring that all students in the school meet grade level expectations (at a minimum) in Science and attain the foundational science skills that lead to college, career and civic readiness
Model professionalism
Engage in reflection, self-led continuous improvement, seek out feedback and provide constructive feedback to colleagues
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Ability to provide intense coaching on the alignment on the written, taught, and tested curriculum
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Ability to provide school-level leadership in regards to curriculum, pacing, and resources to support classroom instruction with a deep understanding of the progression of the knowledge, skills, and processes of education as defined in the Virginia Standards of Learning
Ability to analyze data at the student, class, and school levels and be able to help teachers use this data to tailor their instruction and ultimately increase academic performance
Comprehensive knowledge of child growth and development, large and small group instructional strategies, and the theory and pedagogy related to mathematics instruction
Ability to train teachers in the dimensions of science: science and engineering practices
Ability to coach teachers in meeting the diverse needs of students
Valid Teaching License required
Minimum five years of successful teaching experience with at least three years of teaching Science at the appropriate grade level span
Experience working in diverse settings
Extensive experience with innovative teaching techniques, instructional materials, and current trends in the area of science
Nice to have:
Science Degree preferred and willing to participate in the LETRS training program
