Instructional Coach

Instructional Coach

Immediate Supervisor:  Chief Academic Officer/Principal

Appointment:  

Instructional Coach shall be appointed annually by the Superintendent.

Qualifications:

1. Shall hold a bachelor's degree or higher and the required Kentucky certificate for the assigned position
2. Shall demonstrate the ability to work effectively with students, peers and adults.
3. Shall demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with students, parents and faculty.

Job Goal:

To provide leadership and expertise in the development, implementation, and assessment of high quality, research-based curriculum and assessment programs; supply support, guidance and assistance to the district instructional staff and initiatives as needed.

General Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

1. Shall determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines.
2. Shall present a positive image of the school to parents, and convey to them the school's genuine concern with the education, growth and development of each student.
3. Shall seek to establish friendly and cooperative partnerships between home and school.
4. Shall work to develop a positive public relationship between the school district and the community.
5. Shall carry out assignments in a timely manner without undue checking.
6. Shall react positively to directives.
7. Shall have a willingness to cooperate with the superintendent, district administrators, principals and staff.
8. Shall maintain the confidentiality, both verbally and in written form, of each student's educational record.
9. Shall strive to maintain and improve professional competence.
10. Shall take necessary precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
11. Shall adhere to the School Board of Education Policies and Procedures. 

Specific Duties and Performance Responsibilities:

1. Shall facilitate the development of a comprehensive curriculum for the respective area which is designed to meet the student outcomes as established by the District.
2. Shall assist in the development, selection, and implementation of instructional resource materials.
3. Shall assist with planning and presenting professional learning.
4. Shall organize and manage the District Student Performance Assessments.
5. Shall prepare reports, manuals, guides, assessments, and other written documents.
6. Shall organize and lead acurriculum committee which provides balanced representation and information on curriculum and assessment issues.
7. Shall provide oversight in district-wide instructional programs and activities
8. Shall assist the building principals in planning and presenting in-service to staff.
9. Shall promote positive public relations with the community and within the school district by using positive verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction skills at all times.
10. Shall provide support to new district staff members through mentoring and providing resource materials.
11. Shall assist staff involved in assessment and evaluation activities in order to promote consistency in assessment and interpretation of results.
12. Shall provide interpretation of district assessment results to appropriate audiences.
13. Shall analyze and assess data to determine the effectiveness of instructional objectives.
14. Shall assist in the development of programs, with other curriculum facilitators, in order to provide a comprehensive educational program.
15. Shall assist in the alignment of course content and KY Core Academic Standards and Performance Standards.
16. Shall attend and participate in meetings as assigned in order to provide input in the decision-making processes and maintain communicatio.
17. Shall perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the Superintendent. 

Days of Employment:   Up to 196 days

Terms of Employment: 

Basic contract is for the minimum school term as reflected in the school calendar for the current year with the salary determined by the District Board-approved salary schedule. Additional duties may be assigned with increments for them determined by the District Board-approved Extra Service Schedule. 

Evaluation: 

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Certified Personnel.