Instructional Coaches

Description

• Serve as a mentor to new teachers, using the Journey to Excellence program.
• Provide support and knowledge that encourages the professional growth of teachers for enhancement of student learning.
• Support teachers in the development and implementation of Individualized Career Development Plans.
• Assist both new and career teachers to plan learning (including content, instructional strategies, and assessments) which align with district outcomes, the Iowa Core, and meets teachers where they are.
• Provide demonstration lessons to improve instruction that apply best practices, educational innovations, and Iowa Core to new learnings.
• Member of the District Leadership team.
• Embed professional development in the classroom when collaborating with teachers.
• Serve as a resource to ensure the effectiveness of lessons and strategies.
• Support all teachers in the collection and analysis of formative, summative, and district data.
• Partner with the TLS Coordinator to analyze and communicate district assessment results as well as school and district successes/concerns to students, staff, and community.
• Support the accomplishment of the building’s long-term and short-term goals.
• Participate in leadership and content-specific professional development training as needed.
• Participate in the development of a school-wide culture that promotes professional growth and student learning.
• Promote student and teacher behavior expectations that are conducive to learning, maximize learning time, and increase the probability of advancing student achievement.
• Co-plan and/or co-facilitate professional development at the building and/or district level.
• Establish positive relationships with students, parents, other staff members, and the community.
• Participate in activities surrounding the adoption of curriculum and materials.