HIGH SCHOOL INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (CORE ACADEMIC/SCIENCE)

MCMINN COUNTY SCHOOLS                                                               


Job Title:                     INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (High School-Core Academic)
Exemption Status:      Exempt
Reports to:                  Principal, Vice Principal, Inst. Supervisor                                  
Dept./School:              As Assigned
Review Date:              04.25.25
 
Position Purpose: 
The instructional coach will work collaboratively with teachers, principals, and supervisors of curriculum and instruction to provide embedded professional development to promote the practices of a Professional Learning Community through the implementation of best practices with a focus on improving student achievement. 

Qualifications 
·        Proven leadership skills
·        Effective written and verbal communication skills
·        Valid Tennessee Professional License
·        Minimum of 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience (in the assigned Core Academic Area)
·        Strong knowledge of State Standards
·        Strong knowledge base of standards-based classrooms and best practices
practices in instruction
·        Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and self-directed.
 
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
·        Exemplary instructional and motivational techniques
·        Effective professional relationships
·        Cooperation
·        Designing/providing professional learning
·        Modeling best instructional practices
·        Problem solving
·        Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate coaching and
professional learning
·        Standards-based education
·        Current technology

Duties
·        Facilitating grade-level PLCs.
·        Work collaboratively with assigned classroom teachers to establish realistic and measurable objectives related to both the teacher’s individual professional development and student learning.
·        Support the continuous professional growth and improvement of teacher instructional skills through coaching and collaborative problem solving.
·        Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and coaching to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation. When applicable, model teaching strategies with students in the classroom.  
·        Plan and provide appropriate staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff.
·        Work with teachers to analyze and interpret student data and use findings to develop and apply instructional strategies.
·        Develop curricular or behavioral support materials as needed.
·        Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in assigned area.
·        Provide any needed support to teachers on state initiatives
·        Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
·        Comply with federal and state law, State Board of Education rules and regulations, and local board policy.
·        Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
 
 
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated in accordance with evaluation procedures, policy, and regulations of the Tennessee Department of Education.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
Motion: Frequent walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds); may lift and move text books and classroom equipment (occasional lifting of 15-30 pounds)
Environment: Work inside, may work outside; regular exposure to noise, frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours

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.