Instructional Coach

WORKFORCE DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

The Newington Public Schools is dedicated to recruiting, hiring, growing and retaining a culturally diverse workforce that represents the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community - to challenge student achievement and realize equity for all in our schools.  To achieve this, we value and strive for the highest levels of: 
 

• Family and Community Engagement;
• Culturally Relevant Organizational Practices;
• School Climate;
• Student-Centered Learning;
• Diverse Staff of Excellent Educators
• Equitable Student Access; and
• Fiscal Equity

We are interested in candidates who are passionate around these values; candidates who represent the racial, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of our community; and candidates who will engage fully in our continuous improvement efforts to achieve equity for all.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The  Instructional Coach shall work with teachers and administrators in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the High School instructional program.  The Instructional Coach serves as a part of a school's leadership team, providing job-embedded and ongoing professional development for teachers, staff, and administration.  The Instructional Coach provides support to the principal in data analysis and professional development decision-making.  The Instructional Coach provides both formal and embedded professional development and guidance for teachers to improve both their content knowledge and use of effective instructional strategies.  Overall, the job of the Instructional Coach is to build the capacity of the school and its teachers to meet the learning needs of all students.  The Instructional Coach's goal is to ensure that educators acquire the understanding and skills to: (1) enhance instructional practices at the classroom level; and (2) raise the level of student achievement for all.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:


The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

• Works with staff to align the instructional program, district and school improvement efforts.
• Provides job-embedded and formal professional development.
• Objectively gathers data to inform implementation planning. Individually and collaboratively analyzes student performance indicators, both cause and effect data.
• Supports and empowers teachers to see areas where they can improve.
• Creates professional goals with teachers.
• Identifies and focuses on high-leverage practices that truly respond to teachers' most pressing concerns.
• Works with teachers on implementation planning.
• Models high quality research and evidence based Tier One instruction.
• Facilitates effective instructional practices that change teachers' current habits of behavior.
• Engages staff and administration in equity-focused practices.
• Skillfully facilitates teachers' reflection about classroom practices.
• Provides affirmative and honest feedback that helps teachers realize expectations.
• Continually researches most effective instructional practices.
• Collects, organizes and frequently reports of improved competencies based on coaching practices, and improved student achievement.
• Acts as liaison with administrators and curriculum directors to coordinate curriculum and instructional planning.  
• Identifies and facilitates the use of new materials and methodologies by professional staff.
• Plans, implements, and evaluates professional development programs for the school district.

• Provides leadership in identifying and acquiring appropriate teaching materials, textbooks, and equipment.

   

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
 

• May perform additional tasks and duties as requested. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 

• Establishes high expectations.
• Demonstrates characteristics of respect, patience, kind-heartedness, compassion and honesty.
• Exhibits masterful teaching aligned to research-based practices, the Common Core of Teaching and the CT Framework for Evaluation and Support.
• Continually engages in personal growth.
• Knowledge of concepts and principles of curriculum design and development.
• Knowledge of improvement planning, DDDM, MTSS, and Special Education.
• Knowledge of national, state and local educational goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of word processing, database, and spreadsheet software applications.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, demonstrating an ability to build trust.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information as necessary.
• Ability to develop and motivate staff.
• Ability to acquire a working knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of the school district.
• Ability to use computer equipment and related software programs.
• Ability to compile data as requested.
• Ability to work effectively with other employees.
• Ability to learn and implement new products and technologies.

REQUIRED PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
 

• Exposure to video display terminals on a daily basis.
• Ability to hear normal sounds with some background noise and communicate effectively.
• Ability to concentrate on detailed and complex matters with constant interruption within a school setting.
• Ability to attend to tasks/functions for more than 60 minutes at a time.
• Ability to remember multiple tasks/assignments given to self and others, over a long period of time.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience/Requirement:  Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching experience preferably at the high school level.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Connecticut State Department of Education Certification required:

Any content area, 7-12, with preference to STEM or humanities related subject area.

Note:  The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities.  It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.