Must hold a license issued by Colorado Department of Education.
The license must be in Professional.
Description
PARK COUNTY RE2 SCHOOL DISTRICT IS CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR A MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
JOB PURPOSE The Instructional Coach, having both content and instructional expertise, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The building principal will direct the Instructional Coach, who will focus on individual and group professional learning to expand and refine teachers' understanding of research-based effective instruction. To meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized 1:1 support based on individual teachers' goals, identified needs, and the principal's guidance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide coaching and professional support to teachers to enhance instructional practices and student outcomes. • Facilitate Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and collaborative meetings focused on data-driven instruction. • Support curriculum alignment and differentiated instruction strategies. • Design and implement well-organized individual and group learning opportunities for teachers and school leaders. • Model effective and differentiated instruction for teachers. • Create and deliver ongoing professional development for teachers and school leaders. • Assist teachers in aligning their instruction with strong teaching methods, standards, and student data. • Observe teachers and provide meaningful feedback and coaching. • Increase teacher effectiveness by improving the quality of teaching and learning through ongoing support teachers. • Equip staff with resources and skills needed to implement effective instructional practices. • Assist teachers and school leaders with implementing instructional decisions based on student data. • Provide support to teachers and administrators in analyzing student data. • Support the development of high-quality professional learning opportunities.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE • Ability to develop ongoing trusting relationships with staff • Skills in meeting the challenges of adult learners • Ability to work through and manage resistance to change • Collaborative, team-oriented attitudes • Ability to be a risk taker and possibility thinker • Knowledge of all content standards and benchmarks • Successful experience using various teaching strategies/approaches • Ability to build staff capacity for assessing and diagnosing students' academic strengths/weaknesses • Ability to engage staff in reflective, self-inquiry processes • Ability in and knowledge of data management systems • Strong organization, communication, and facilitation skills
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
COME LIVE AND PLAY IN PARK COUNTY! Our campus is home to Edith Teter Preschool, Edith Teter Elementary, and South Park Middle and High Schools. We are the home of the Miners (for the elementary school) and the Burros (for middle and high schools)! Students attend our schools from the surrounding towns of Alma, Jefferson, Como, Hartsel, Guffey, Lake George, and of course, Fairplay. Our students and staff enjoy a 4-day school week, Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am -4:30 pm. If you'd like to learn more you can find information at the following sites:
https://www.breckenridge.com/ https://www.fairplayco.us/
COMPENSATION Salary commensurate with education and experience and includes individual medical, dental, life insurance, and retirement benefits through PERA. Work Year: 153 days for teaching staff. Follows PCSD Calendar (Monday - Thursday). Expected hours: 7:30-4:30 daily Link to Salary Schedule: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gL5vGrWkhKrDQLYnQlyFzNgG0tvfZqrh/view?usp=sharing
BENEFITS The district provides health insurance benefits in addition to dental and vision, PERA retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability, an optional supplemental 401(k) plan, an employee assistance plan, and the ability to enroll in supplemental insurances and savings accounts through a third-party vendor. Park County RE2 also offers sick leave and personal leave, as well as other benefits specific to our school district.
OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT All offers of employment are conditional on a successful background and reference check. Please be advised that PCSD Re 2 may choose to contact work references other than those listed on your application. * Direct deposit of paychecks is required. * Selected applicants must comply with CDE Drug-Free Workplace Policy. * Current Colorado teaching certificate is required for all teaching positions. * As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify within 72 hours of employment their legal right to be employed in the United States.
PARK COUNTY RE2 SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Park County RE2 School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. District policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, age, or disability, or other legally protected characteristics.