Instructional Coach - Jefferson Jr/Hunter Jr - One-year-only Contract

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.



Instructional Coach - halftime at Jefferson Jr. and halftime at Hunter Jr. - (1.0 FTE)

The posting is for a internal applicants only and is for a one-year-only contract. The Instructional Coach position requires a professional Instructional Coaching endorsement or willingness to obtain it within the first 2 years of placement in this position.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Hunter Jr. Principal Emily Grunig, at (385) 646-5184 or [email protected]; Jefferson Jr. Principal Dan Harnsberger, at (385) 646-5194 or [email protected]. 

You may also contact Anne Reese, Director of Teacher Onboarding and Instructional Coaching email [email protected] or 385-646-4506. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary

 
The Instructional Coach, having expertise in the areas of: classroom instruction, instructional coaching, adult learning theory, and organizational change, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding of researched-based effective instruction for teachers. In order to meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized, 1-to-1 teacher support based on goals that will increase student achievement.
 
Essential Functions

• Support the philosophy and vision of Granite School District.
• Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement.
• Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance.
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned.
• Provide individualized classroom-based coaching with teachers to support them in implementing effective instructional practices.
• Provide non-evaluative feedback to teachers based on observed classroom practice.
• Provide support in analyzing student assessment data.
• Assist teachers with instructional decisions based on assessment data when appropriate.
• Assist teachers with specific classroom strategies when appropriate.
• Provide support for classroom engagement and management.
• Assist teachers in creating materials that are aligned with the Utah Core Curriculum.
• Model effective, differentiated instruction when appropriate.
• Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning.
• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals.
• Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers.
• Participate fully in professional development for instructional coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions.
• Assist teachers in aligning teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum, and assessments.
• Work collaboratively and collegially with other instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, and district specialists.
• Understand that job responsibilities may vary related to each building's needs.

Note: The Instructional Coach is not a school administrator and will not evaluate or supervise employees.

Non-essential Functions

• Other duties are assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of Utah Core Standards.
• Experience in evidence-based instructional strategies.
• Knowledge and experience in:
  • classroom instruction;
  • instructional coaching;
  • adult learning theory; and
  • organizational change.
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations.
• Ability to design and deliver quality professional development.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated strength in organization, efficiency, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team.
• Demonstrated interest in professional learning, growth, and reflection.

Required Education, Training, and Qualification

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching and/or coaching experience.
• Requires a current Utah Professional Educator License. No Associate (AEL) License candidates will be considered for this position.
• Requires a professional Instructional Coaching endorsement or willingness to obtain within 2 years of hire.

Required Prior Experience

• Requires a minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching and/or instructional coaching experience.

Working Environment.
 

• Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

 
Physical Demands
 
Requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Ability to reach with hands and arms, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects. Ability to talk or hear. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to focus. Physical demands require moving and lifting supplies, equipment, etc. up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
 
Physical Requirements � Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job, the Instructional Coach is regularly required to speak and/or hear. The coach is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The coach is occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
• The coach must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. 

Note: This list of essential and non-essential functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.