POSITION TITLE:        Instructional Coach

FLSA:                           Exempt Professional

REPORTS TO:             Assistant Superintendent for Academic Services

QUALIFICATIONS:       

• Current Missouri teaching certificate,                           
• Positive interpersonal relationship skills,
• Demonstrated team building skills,
• Masters in Curriculum & Instruction (preferred but not required),
• Minimum of five years of effective teaching experience.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:   Teachers’ work calendar & salary schedule.  In addition, 5 days extended to plus 12.6% of the base salary schedule.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Provide professional development training and continued support.

2. Support curriculum development implementation that may include ensuring internal and external alignment, developing curriculum maps & identifying support resources.

3. Work with building administrators and teachers in using data to improve individual and school performance.

4. Work with teachers on developing and implementing effective assessments, both across the district and within classrooms.

5. Model and support teachers in the implementation of all instructional strategies.

6. Assist teachers in integrating technology into classroom instruction.

7. Promote the sharing of effective teaching practices among staff throughout the district.

8. Serve as a resource to principals in the areas of curriculum, assessment and instruction.

9. Remain current with best practices and current research on teaching and learning.