Math Instructional Coach

JOB DESCRIPTION
The instructional coach will be a highly qualified educator who is knowledgeable about curriculum and instruction and is able to increase student learning by fostering instructional excellence throughout the school. The coach will engage in the delivery of professional development, including observing teachers, coaching and modeling instructional and assessment strategies, and providing feedback that ensures effective instruction and student learning.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assists staff with the gathering, examination and analysis of formative and summative assessment data to identify learning concerns for individual students and groups of students. Provides instructional support that is responsive to the identified needs of students.
2. Assists administrative and central office staff with the gathering, examination and analysis of formative and summative implementation data to identify concerns for individual teachers and groups of teachers. Provides coaching support that is responsive to the identified needs of staff.
3. Conducts observations and provides appropriate coaching, modeling, and feedback on the implementation of instruction (with an emphasis on literacy and math instruction) that meets organizational-wide expectations.
4. Assists teachers in high-impact planning to be intentional about what students will be learning and how learning will proceed.
5. Assists district staff and principals in monitoring and documenting instruction and assessment status and progress of new teachers and/or teachers with identified needs.
6. Models/teaches/co-teaches – models lessons/strategies or co-teaches with the classroom teacher.
7. Helps gather materials and finds resources to support instruction.
8. Keeps current on researched based instructional strategies and best practices with an emphasis on student engagement and learning.
9. Provides professional development, as needed and requested by the Assistant Superintendent and/or site administrators.
10. Completes other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
● Bachelor’s Degree required
● Master’s degree preferred
● Minimum 3 years of successful teaching experience

● Valid California Teaching Credential
● Bilingual in Spanish desirable
● Demonstrated teacher leadership
● Knowledge of state standards and assessments
● Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
● Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)
● Must be computer literate and have extensive experience with: MS Office, Word & Excel, Google Suite
● Must have excellent management skills and a positive attitude
● Need to pass a TB test and background check at time of offer