The posting
Job Title: Instructional Coach
Reports to: Principal/Asst. Supt. of Student Services
Dept. /School: Assigned Campus
Wage/Hour Status: Exempt
Date Revised: April 2023
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Instructional Coach position is designed for the teacher who strives to accomplish positively impacting classroom success. The primary purpose of the Instructional Coach is to improve the learning in Dayton ISD through delivery of the state standards and ensure the district instructional framework is delivered with efficacy. The instructional coach, under the direction of district leadership, will support classroom teachers,to strengthen instruction and increase student learning. specialists, and campus administration to strengthen instruction and increase student learning. This position will be required to have a strong knowledge of effective teaching and learning practices that address differentiated instruction for the learner both adult and student. This applicant will be an important piece in the leadership team, developing shared understanding and messages around the importance of instruction in student learning.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification
Master’s degree from accredited university preferred
Valid Texas teaching certificate
Demonstrated competency in the academic subject area assigned
Special Knowledge/Skills
Advanced understanding of curriculum, instruction, and assessment
Ability to design effective lessons that meet the expectations of the district
instructional framework and coach peers to do the same
Ability to coach teachers in the critical attributes of instruction and student engagement
with diverse populations
Ability to collaborate in the evaluation of external instructional programs
Ability to increase teacher effectiveness based on student engagement and the
student work produced
Ability to interpret data to inform instructional practices
Excellent organization, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to plan, and present professional learning
Experience
Five years’ experience as a classroom teacher
Classroom coaching experience (i.e., specialist and team leader and department chair,
student teacher supervisor, teacher mentor, etc.)
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Instructional Strategies
1. Observe classrooms daily and provide feedback.
2. Oversee the development and implementation of lesson plans incorporating the
district’s common instructional framework.
3. Provide trainings to teachers.
4. Serve as an on-site professional developer utilizing an embedded model
whereby follow up is immediate and frequent.
5. Provide opportunities for teachers to observe good teaching (other teachers,
model lessons).
6. Identify needs of teachers in instructional delivery and assesment, and plan
professional growth opportunities for them.
7. Provide teachers with strategies, resources, and ideas.
8. Facilitate the sharing of activities, resources and knowledge across grade levels
and from teachers to teacher.
9. Analyze school data.
10. Attend leadership meetings.
11. Attend Instructional Coaches meetings as assigned.
12. Attend professional development opportunities.
13. Collaborate with other Instructional Coaches.
14. Support teachers as they implement new instructional strategies, new
curriculum, etc.
15. Train and support teachers in developing common assessments within teams of
teachers including being able to articulate the rationale for common
assessments.
16. Work with individual teachers to assess students’ needs and plan for instruction
based on those needs.
17. Work with individual teachers to set goals, discuss issues, and make plans.
18. Maintain an “open door” policy with teachers.
19. Check in regularly with teachers.
20. Work collaboratively with all teachers.
21. Set a high level of expections
22. Remain enthusiastic about teaching and student learning.
23. Work closely with the district curriculum coordinator to plan, implement, and
reflect upon curriculum.
24. Work closely with administrators.
25. Attendance is an essention job function
26. Other duties as assigned.
