Primary Purpose:

Provides coaching and support to classroom teachers to ensure the continuous development of instructional skills by using research-based, instructional best strategies.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Valid Texas teaching certificate

Attain T-TESS qualification in 1st year of employment

Obtain coaching qualification within 1st year of employment

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of curriculum design and implementation

Ability to interpret data, evaluate instructional programs, and provide feedback regarding teaching effectiveness

Ability to develop and deliver training to adult learners

Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

Teacher leadership experience preferred

Experience:

3 years teaching experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Staff Development

1. Work collaboratively with assigned classroom teachers to establish realistic and measureable objectives related to both the teacher’s individual professional development and student learning.
2. Support the continuous professional growth and improvement of teacher instructional skills through coaching and collaborative problem solving.
3. Observe classroom instruction and provide feedback and coaching to classroom teachers to facilitate improvement and innovation. Demonstrate teaching strategies with students in classroom.
4. Evaluate teacher effectiveness in accordance with established district programs.
5. Plan and provide appropriate staff development for teachers, administrators, and staff.

Curriculum

1. Work with teachers to analyze and interpret student data and use findings to develop and apply instructional strategies.
2. Assist teachers in the integration of pedagogical methods with technology in order to improve teaching and learning.
3. Help teachers integrate technology in ways that develop pedagogical skills in alignment with all domains of the T-TESS rubric.
4. Disseminate information regarding current research and significant developments on the state and national levels in area assigned.
5. May facilitate PLC/planning meetings, data analysis protocols, and other instructional tasks.
6. Assist teacher with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students

Budget and Inventory

1. Assist principal to administer campus budget for instructional technology expenditures.
2. Monitor purchase and use of legal software at the campus level.
3. Effectively manage available devices for instructional and administrative use.

Other

1. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
2. Comply with policies established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy. Comply with all district and campus routines and regulations.
3. Learn to effectively identify possible sources of issues with software and hardware.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise instructional aides or other support staff as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

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

Posture: Prolonged sitting and standing; 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: Frequent districtwide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress