Beaumont Independent School District

Job Description

 

JOB TITLE:	Instructional Coach	CLASSIFICATION:	Exempt
REPORTS TO:	Principal	PAY GRADE:	Teacher Salary Schedule w/ Stipend	Days	195
LOCATION:	Assigned Campus	DATE REVISED:	09/30/2024
FUNDED BY:

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Provide coaching support to teachers who will elevate their instructional capacity to ensure a quality learning experience for students; provide instructional support to assist teachers with developing skills in the preparation of effective lesson planning, presentation of content, selection of appropriate and engaging resources, and classroom management; provide observation and feedback that will support teacher performance.   Serve as a liaison between the school and the Curriculum & Instruction Department.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:

• Master's degree in Educational Administration or Curriculum and Instruction
• Texas Administrative, Mid-Management, or Principal Certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to collect, analyze, review, and submit data reports to determine progress and effectiveness of program goals.
• Ability to embrace the instructional coaching model and implement it with fidelity

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of experience as a successful classroom teacher.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Characteristics Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop supportive relationships with teachers that lead to positive change in instructional practices and student achievement.
• Plan and deliver high-quality professional learning and support teachers with implementation of new strategies into day-to-day teaching and learning.
• Assist teachers with understanding state standards for proficiency at all grade levels and content areas.  Plan, implement, and evaluate TEKS-based instructional programs with teachers and program administrator including learning objectives, instructional strategies, and assessment techniques.
• Assist individual teachers and teams with analyzing multiple sources of data, including student work, to reflect on student growth and determine appropriate instructional approaches.
• 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 and participate in meeting the objectives of the campus/department improvement plans.

School/Organizational Climate

• Demonstrate high expectations of students and staff.
• Support implementation of district and campus programs.
• Ensure that goals and objectives for school climate are developed with the involvement of specialists, teachers, parents, and/or students, when appropriate.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents, and the community.
• Relate to staff, students, and parents in ways that convey equality and mutual respect.
• Demonstrate skill in conflict resolution with administrators, parents, teachers, and/or the community.

School/Organizational Improvement

• Work cooperatively with others in developing the mission and articulating a vision for the school program.
• Systematically monitor school improvement activities or program activities.
• Evaluate data to determine the extent to which goals and objectives are met.

Personnel Management

• Demonstrate skill in training staff, provide technical assistance to principals, teachers and staff concerning the teaching/learning process, and encourage improved overall performance.
• Use the mission of the school district, program evaluation outcomes, input from teachers and others to provide effective staff development activities.

Administration and Fiscal/Facilities

• Offer constructive suggestions to ensure that policies and regulations support the teaching/learning process.
• 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.

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

Mental Demands

• Maintain emotional control under stress
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Ability to interpret data and coordinate campus functions

Physical Demands

• Light lifting and carrying, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, repetitive hand motions; frequent bending and stooping
• Prolonged use of computer

Environmental Demands

• Normal office environment
• May work prolonged or irregular hours

The above statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to the job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
 

Approved by Immediate Supervisor:	Date:
Reviewed by HR Director:	Date:
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The Beaumont Independent School District does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, or sex in the educational programs or activities that it operates and is an equal opportunity employer.