Instructional Coach

RUSSELL COUNTY SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Instructional Coach

REPORTS TO: Assigned Principal(s) and Curriculum Director

Supervises: N/A

JOB GOAL:

To assist teachers in implementing targeted teaching practices selected to accelerate student achievement

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited institution

2. A valid Alabama State teaching certificate in one of the following areas: early childhood,

elementary, or middle/secondary

3. Minimum of 3 years successful teaching experience

4. Must meet background clearance requirements as required by Alabama Statutes and State Board

of Education regulations.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works collaboratively with other members of the school faculty to implement, strengthen, and support

student centered instruction and intervention in grades K-12.

2. Demonstrates a high level of skill in coaching and instruction in all tiers of instruction within the RtI

(Response to Instruction) framework.

3. Connect the use of informal assessment measures to determine which students are performing at

mastery level on grade-level materials and which will be targeted for intervention.

4. Use assessment data to monitor learning and guide instruction.

5. Uses age-appropriate, strategic instruction in all tiers of instruction including student use of

technology, to improve student achievement.

6. Works collaboratively with other members of the school faculty to monitor, analyze, and use data daily

in all tiers of instruction to assist in making decisions for improved teaching and learning.

7. Plans and/or facilitates professional learning to improve instruction and student learning in grades K-

9. Respond to student errors in ways that are appropriate to the nature of the error, the purpose of the

particular lesson, and the needs of the learner.

9. Utilizes a variety of coaching strategies to differentiate support (grade level, departmental and vertical

team meetings; individual and peer coaching; and modeling).

10. Uses a collaborative approach to determine, design, and deliver professional development.

11. Exhibits strong communication skills.

12. Demonstrates depth of content knowledge and a strong commitment to the improvement of teaching

practices.

13. Participates in school co-curricular programs and district program improvement efforts that support the

district strategic plan.

14. Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and ethics, and works cooperatively with the Board,

the Superintendent, other administrators, board employees, parents, and students.

15. Implements professional learning plan and maintains proper certification.

16. Implements school wide intervention efforts

17. Demonstrates a high level of skill in coaching and teaching

18. Uses age-appropriate instructional strategies to improve students' skills

19. Works collaboratively to monitor, analyze, and use data daily to make decisions for improved teaching

and learning for all students

20. Facilitates professional development to improve teaching and learning

21. Provides school wide professional development

22. Leads grade-level/departmental meetings related to instructional needs 23. Implements individual coaching

23. Models peer coaching

24. Creates and adheres consistently to approved schedule

25. Provides effective school wide instructional coaching

26. Has responsibility of modeling Tier II and III instruction (at least) weekly

27. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, board policy and school principal

and submits records and reports in a timely manner.

29. Models appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal

development goals established for students.

30. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local board policies, and state and federal

rules and regulations.

31. Implements and follows the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards developed by the Alabama State

Department of Education.

32. May instruct students in small group intervention.

33. Assumes responsibility to perform any other tasks assigned by the principal(s).

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the system's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the system.

EVALUATION:

Evaluation of job performance will be conducted in accordance with the current requirements set forth by the Alabama State Department of Education and the policy of the Russell County School District.

It is the policy of the Russell County Board of Education that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, sex, religion, creed, nationality, origin, or age be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under program, activity, or employment.