Instructional Coach

 Job Description

Definition

The employee collaborates with teachers to effectively adjust instructional strategies, classroom management, and assessment techniques to ensure student achievement.  Collaborates at the school level with the principal, assistant principal(s), individual teachers, and groups of teachers to improve student achievement.  The coach collaborates at district level with district level coaches and the instructional team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and work with principal, teachers, and school improvement team to gain knowledge of needs and strengths
• Collaborate with principals to identify teachers who will benefit most from the support of the Instructional Coach
• Collaborate with district level coaches and program services department
• Counsel and advise teachers on a variety of topics, issues, and areas
• Model instructional best practices
• Collaborate with teachers and assist teachers in implementing effective practices
• Utilize assessment information before, during, and after instruction to guide instructional design
• Serve on Data Team
• Assist with the design and implementation of building level professional learning
• Provide teacher support and resources for identified professional learning initiatives in the form of modeling, coaching providing feedback, and facilitating group discussion
• Assist in analyzing data relative to the impact on activities and student achievement
• Work cooperatively and collaboratively with Central Office Instructional Staff
• Maintain confidentiality of data and information
• Mentor beginning teachers and teachers new to North Carolina; trained as a Mentor by ECPPS
• Support and participate in Professional Learning Communities
• Attend and actively participate in all Curriculum and Instruction meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Employee must be self-motivated, self-directed, collaborative, flexible and highly organized
• Thorough knowledge of educational curriculum, instructional methodology, and technology with strong background and implementation of effective instructional practices through professional learning
• Must possess appropriate presentation skills as they relate to the professional learning of teachers, administrators, and classified personnel, central office, and others
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with teachers, administrators, and classified personnel
• Ability to analyze situations, determine possible options and appropriate decisions based on the facts and specific situation
• Ability to work with a variety of staff, programs, and activities
• Ability to use sound judgment in approaching and working with sensitive and delicate situations
• Ability to compile and complete reports in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated high level of technology skills
• Possess a general working knowledge of Title I regulations, goals, and objectives, particularly school-wide programs
• Proven experience with adult learners
• Demonstrated experience at closing the achievement gap and raising test scores

Minimum Education and Experience

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university
• Master’s degree in the field of education preferred
• Five years successful classroom teaching; tenured in a North Carolina public school system.
• Licensed as a teacher in North Carolina
• National Board Certification preferred

Disclaimer

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

State Range

NC State Salary Schedule

(Based on degree and experience)

Plus Local Supplement

Full-time, Ten-Month position

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please visit our website at www.ecpps.k12.nc.us to complete the on-line

application and forms necessary to apply for employment with ECPPS. If you

are unable to apply on-line, please contact us for assistance.

CONTACT US

Human Resources

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools

1200 S. Halstead Blvd./PO Box 2247

Elizabeth City, NC  27906-2247

Phone:  (252)335-2981              Fax:  (252)335-0974

 EOE - The Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public School District does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, sex, pregnancy, color, national origin, religion, citizenship status, age, or disability in any of its educational programs or activities.