Instructional Coach

Eanes ISD is currently seeking an Instructional Coach! We offer great pay and benefits!!

Only applications submitted through the Eanes ISD website will be considered for employment

Please submit your application online at www.eanesisd.net/jobs

Detailed information and job descriptions are available on the Eanes ISD website.

Primary Purpose:

The following statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

- Bachelor’s degree

- Master's degree preferred

- Valid teacher certificate required

Special Knowledge/Skills:

- Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation

- Ability to interpret data and evaluate instructional programs and teaching effectiveness

- Well-versed in thoughtful technology instruction

- Ability to develop and deliver professional learning to adult learners

- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Experience:

- Three or more years of experience in a teacher leadership role/coaching role

- Five or more years of teaching experience preferred

- Experience in an instructional coaching or related role preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Learning Facilitator: As a learning facilitator, an Instructional Coach helps coordinate and facilitate learning experiences for school staff.

- Well-versed and able to provide professional learning and support for all staff to implement the district’s guaranteed-viable curriculum, best instructional practices, high-quality assessment strategies, and a student-centered learning environment.

- Visible and available at your primary campus on a regular basis for just-in-time support and learning for staff and students.

- Coordinate projects with the Teaching & Learning department, including staff development and programs throughout the year and during the summer for your primary campus and across the district.

- Catalyst for Change: An Instructional Coach models and facilitates continuous improvement on the classroom, school and district levels.

- Serve as the bridge for effective communication and planning for change between your primary campus and Teaching & Learning Department as well as any other stakeholders.

- Implement the use of effective instructional strategies, research-based effective practices, and effective use of instructional technology.

- Support the Teaching & Learning department by leading the vetting and procuring process as well as the design, development, and analysis of curriculum tools, apps, instructional resources and other online curricula that integrates seamlessly on student devices.

Data Coach: Instructional Coaches are the liaisons between research and practice, helping teachers learn to improve their practices in a reflective supportive setting.

- Coordinate and facilitate assessment practices with the Teaching & Learning department to assist teachers to ensure valid, timely, and informative data collection.

- Demonstrate and facilitate protocols, systems and routines for collecting and using student work and performance data to make informed instructional decisions.

Learner: In the role of Learner, the Instructional Coach models continuous learning.

- Connect with other educators and professionals to improve collaboration both within the district and globally.

- Actively pursue and share professional growth and development to keep abreast of current educational trends and research as related to practices including instructional technology.

Mentor: As a Mentor, the Instructional Coach builds relationships and serves as a critical friend supporting all teachers.

- Utilize strong consulting and collaboration skills to serve as a mentor for teachers as learners.

- Anticipate and prepare for the needs of campus staff.

- Engages and encourages staff to improve practice through use of the Full Coaching Cycle

- Model, coach, and implement best instructional practices for all teachers

School Leader: An Instructional Coach as a school leader assists and serves on leadership teams within the school for the district.

- Positively collaborates with district, school, and grade-level/department teams in a variety of capacities.

- Helps lead the implementation of the District and Campus Improvement Plans and the strategies contained therein including technology, curriculum and pedagogical practices.

Curriculum Specialist: The Instructional Coach supports teachers by helping with the "what" of teaching.

- Coordinate with the Teaching & Learning Department to facilitate the implementation of state/district curriculum initiatives including new TEKS in core areas and technology applications. This will include leading grade level core meetings in developing curricular documents and assessments.

- Create, implement, and support EISD curriculum that utilizes multimedia and multimodal resources to support teachers foster and improve an accessible learning environment.

Resource Provider: As a Resource Provider, the Instructional Coach assists teachers with approved materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction.

- Act as an accessible district and campus resource who is skillful and reliable in providing faculty with research-based practices, materials and insights.

- Design, create and publish multimedia and online content including learning modules, tools, videos, print materials and courses for a wide-variety of audiences.

Classroom Supporter: As a Classroom Supporter, an Education Partner is a co-planner, a co-teacher, and a feedback provider.

- Co-teach and model instruction including best practices in the use of technology, use of flexible spaces, SEL & UDL and disciplinary literacy strategies, etc.

- Support teachers to plan, implement and receive feedback to improve instruction for all student groups.

Instructional Specialist: The Instructional Coach supports teachers by helping with the "how" of teaching.

- Consistently model, observe and provide feedback concerning the best practices in a classroom, with considerations for content area distinctions.

- Partner with the Teaching & Learning Department to serve as an expert to support implementation of instructional strategies to meet the needs of all students.

Other:

- Maintain Confidentiality.

- May include willingness to work hours in addition to the regular work day, either in person or online.

- Other duties as assigned.

- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting, occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and twisting

Motion: Repetitive hand motions, frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside; frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel

Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent interruptions

This document describes the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. Duties are subject to change. All EISD employees are expected to maintain an extreme degree of confidentiality by following the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for student information and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPPA) for employee and student information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,715.00 - $85,931.00 per year

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person