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Instructional Coach - Elementary

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Details: Round Rock Independent School District is seeking qualified applicants for the following position(s): Instructional Coach - Elementary Location: Stony Point Area of Academics Job Title: Instructional Coach Evaluation Type: Professional Pay Grade: 504 $52,835.12-$64,433.00 FLSA: Exempt Supervisor: Area Director, Academics Basic Function & Responsibility: Provide support to teachers, campus and district staff members in implementing best instructional practices and use of technology; promote positive change and commitment for engaged learning environments leading to improved student performance. Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities: The essential functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and abilities noted herein; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions found in this job description. Instructional Management: - Develop relationships with adults that lead to positive change in instructional practices and student achievement. - Support teachers with implementation of research-based, high-yield instructional strategies. - Assist teachers with understanding state standards for proficiency at all grade levels and content areas. - Assist individual teachers and teams with analyzing multiple sources of data, including student work, to reflect on student growth and determine appropriate instruction. - Understand effective instructional practices and assist teachers in implementing these practices. - Support teachers’ implementation of differentiated instruction to meet the needs of all learners. - Co-teach and model instructional strategies that ensure rigorous core instruction for all learners. - Provide support to teachers and teams in using backward design to plan instructional units and classroom lessons. - Observe classroom instruction and provide timely and specific feedback with a focus on students’ learning behaviors. - Conduct coaching conversations with teachers to promote reflection and instructional improvement. - Support the implementation, monitoring and/or evaluation of assigned programs for elementary and secondary education, curriculum, and/or instructional support, and ensure that assigned programs are efficiently and effectively administered. Management of Administrative, Fiscal and/or Facilities Functions: - Respond in a timely and positive manner to all requests for support from campus and district administrators. - Coordinate departmental activities with other District offices and administrators and provide assistance to requesting departments. - Follow District and department policies and procedures. Organization Improvement: - Plan and facilitate high-quality district professional development sessions. - Contribute to the development and refinement of district curriculum resources. - Support and participate in meeting the objectives of the department and campus improvement plans. - Meet regularly with campus administration to review campus data and determine priorities for coaching. - Analyze critical needs in assigned areas and work collaboratively to implement and improve programs. Professional Growth and Development: - Actively engage in professional development training, reading and research to keep current on instructional best practices and regularly share new learning with teachers and administrators. - Participate in professional development that increases effectiveness and improves District performance. Academic Excellence Indicators and Campus Performance Objectives: - Support the administration of state-mandated testing at campuses in compliance with state and federal guidelines. - Monitor and review campus test data and use findings to assist with planning corrective action for the affected group of students and/or campuses. School/Community Relations: - Interface with governmental agencies, business and civic organizations, and the community to provide needed information and to promote the District’s initiatives. Organization Morale: - Communicate with district stakeholders in a positive and supportive manner. - Foster positive morale by participating in team building activities and the decision-making process. - Communicate and collaborate with campus/department staff to enhance service delivery, program development, and customer satisfaction. Other Responsibilities: - Comply with policies established by federal and state law, including but not limited to State Board of Education and local Board policy. - Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Supervision Exercised: None. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - Knowledge of Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and state assessments. - Knowledge of curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation. - Knowledge of effective instruction and classroom management methodologies. - Knowledge and understanding of the complexities of building collaborative structures in educational environments. - Skill in using technology as a learning tool in all content areas. - Skill in analyzing and reflecting on student data, including work samples, to improve instructional practices. - Ability to locate and obtain instructional materials to support best practice instruction. - Ability to engage others in collective inquiry and problem-solving. - Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders in groups of various sizes. Entry Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, valid Texas Teacher Certification, and four years of classroom teaching experience. Physical & Mental Demands: - Maintain emotional control under stress. - Work with frequent interruptions. - Travel district wide occasionally. - Sit for extended periods of time. - Use computer for prolonged period resulting in repetitive hand motions. - Lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs. - Move small stacks of textbooks, media equipment, desks, and other classroom equipment. Environmental Factors: - Work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment with little or no exposure to physical risk.

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