The Ray School is seeking to hire an Instructional Coach beginning in the 2024-2025 school year. The Instructional Coach will support the school in meeting identified district and building strategic planning and continuous improvement goals. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding about research-based effective instruction for teachers.

 

The Instructional Coach, having both content and instructional expertise, will work as a colleague with teachers to build capacity in content and pedagogy. The Instructional Coach will be able to support ongoing content-focused professional learning coupled with content-specific coaching and feedback while also serving as an expert in sound instructional practice. The coaching process led by the Instructional Coach will deepen teachers’ content knowledge, improve and support teacher practice, and elevate student achievement.

POSITION TITLE:  Instructional Coach
Job Description Approved By:  SAU 70 School Board		Date:
General Purpose:	To provide innovative   The primary purpose of this position is to work directly with classroom teachers on the delivery of high-quality instruction to improve student learning. The instructional coach will provide non-supervisory, job-embedded professional development by collaborating with teachers to formulate and work toward specific student-centered instructional goals. The instructional coach will develop and expand the instructional coaching program by building trust within the school and engaging in continued professional development in instructional coaching.
Reports to:	Principal
Supervises:	N/A

 

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Except as specifically noted, the following functions are considered essential to this position:

• Meets with individual teachers and teams on an ongoing basis to collaboratively analyze, design, and positively impact student learning.
• Engages teachers in a coaching cycle (low-inference observations, personalized goal development, data-driven improvement, continued observation).
• Supports teachers' development by co-teaching, modeling, observing, and providing feedback. 
• Develops teachers' capacity to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
• Support teachers in gathering relevant and reliable data to monitor progress and make instructional decisions. 
• Develops positive working relationships with district and school staff, honoring confidentiality as appropriate.  
• Influences change and improvement by introducing new ideas, making observations, questioning current practices, and exploring alternatives
• Works to develop and support a school- and district-wide coaching network. 
•  Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administration regulation.

• Participates in various meetings (e.g. parent conferences, in-service training, faculty meetings) for the purpose of receiving and/or providing information and/or meeting credential requirements.
• Participates in curriculum construction and revision and cooperates with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives, and methods.
• Contributes to the quality, positive culture, and effectiveness of the school and district by working individually and/or collaboratively with others.
• Maintains open lines of communication with parents in order to provide parents with information that will serve the best interests of students, and exercises discretion with information received from parents.
• Participates as a team member on special education Individual Education Plan (IEP) meeting team as requested and to implement individual education plans as required.
• Maintains state certification through approved professional development activities.
• Perform other duties and accepts responsibilities as assigned.
• Must comply with all SAU 70 District policies and building / department rules, procedures, practices and objectives.

 

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and employees will also perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor(s).

 

Evaluation: 

Evaluation will be based on ability and effectiveness in carrying out the responsibilities of the position as defined. Performance will be reviewed by Administrators in cooperation with the Superintendent and in accordance with School Board policy. 

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:    

Contracted 185 days

Exempt

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum of five years successful teaching experience preferred 

 

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Willingness to continually learn new information and skills related to student learning and achievement, including content areas outside the current expertise 

Effective interpersonal skills such as building rapport, actively listening, and giving and receiving feedback

Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing 

Demonstrated skill in teaching and facilitating adult learners using a coaching model

Demonstrated expertise in effective teaching strategies

Flexible and willing to adapt to change

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology and instructional media tools.

Knowledge of child and adolescent development

Knowledge of testing instruments and their application to the academic setting

Knowledge of research based instructional interventions

Ability to collaborate with professionals, parents, and community

Awareness of applicable state Administrative Rules and Regulations

 

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicable State Certification (or Statement of Eligibility from applicable agency )

Highly Qualified status or equivalent

 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: Primary Physical Requirements:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1.  Lift up to 10 lbs:	Frequently required
2.  Lift 11 to 25 lbs:	Occasionally required
3.  Lift 25 to 50 lbs:	Rarely required
4.  Lift over 50 lbs:	Not required
5.  Carry up to 10 lbs:	Frequently required
6.  Carry 11 to 25 lbs:	Rarely required
7.  Carry 26 to 50 lbs:	Not required
8.  Carry over 50 lbs:	Not required
9.  Reach above shoulder height:	Occasionally required
10. Reach at shoulder height:	Occasionally required
11. Reach below shoulder height:	Occasionally required
12. Push/Pull:	Rarely required

Other Physical Consideration:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Twisting:	Not required
2. Bending:	Occasionally required
3. Crawling:	Not required
4. Squatting:	Occasionally required
5. Kneeling:	Not required
6. Crouching:	Occasionally required
7. Climbing:	Not required
8. Balancing:	Rarely required

Hand Manipulation:

(Not, Rarely, Occasionally, or Frequently Required)

1. Keyboarding	Frequently required
2. Gross Manipulation:	Frequently required
3. Fine Manipulation:	Frequently required

 

During  the Work Day, Employee is Required to:

 

1. Maintain a stationary position for up to two consecutive hours;
2. Move within the work location for up to two consecutive hours

 

Cognitive  and Sensory Requirement(s):

1. Effectively exchange and receive information and instructions, and respond to inquiries;

2. Communicate with others;
3. Observe students and staff to ensure safety

 

  Work Environment:  Inside: up to 100% 

Outside: up to 20%

 

Work Surface(s): Office Desk, Office Chair

Carpeted floor, tile floor

 

Other Training, Skills and Experience Requirements:

Ability to work with staff, students, parents, and the community

 

Other Considerations and Requirements:

The physical demands of an employee in a Volunteer Coordinator role are minimal.  The employee is occasionally required to do some lifting.  Employee is typically able to sit and stand as needed.

 

Applicants will be subjected to a criminal background check as required by state law.