STOW-MUNROE FALLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: Title I/Title IIA Instructional Coach (reading and mathematics)

Reports to: K-6 Curriculum Supervisor

Job Objective: Provides teaching-learning leadership and staff support for the continuous improvement of student performance in mathematics, reading, writing, communication and content area achievement.

Minimum · Holds and maintains required state department of education credentials.

Qualifications: · Ability to evaluate instructional practices, use student assessment data to guide instruction and implement continuous/measurable school improvements.

• Displays flexibility, reliability, self-discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem-solving and time management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training may be required for some assignments.

Essential 1. Provides leadership for the collaborative implementation of literacy and/or

Functions math programs. Facilitates the development of instructional improvement.

Acts as a focused catalyst to help teachers utilize best practices in lesson

design and classroom delivery.

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  Fosters an ethos of mutual respect, teamwork and accountability at all system levels. Maintains strong communication links between administrators, staff, students, families and the community.
• Monitors state standards/guidelines, school improvement priorities and research-based strategies (e.g., curriculum alignment, effective school management, data-driven continuous improvement plans, evidence-based teaching/learning practices, positive school environments, etc.).
• Helps develop a unified curricular vision for the literacy and mathematics program. Helps staff understand program format, components and instructional delivery methods/strategies through the use of effective professional development practices and student centered coaching.
• Works with staff to develop high quality standards-based curriculum guides/courses of study.
• Provides high quality professional development programs that increase staff competencies and confidence. Models teaching techniques/best practices. Uses a variety of strategies to help teachers improve pupil management, organizational and instructional skills (e.g., coaching, communities of practice, consultation, lesson study, mentoring, etc.).
• Uses longitudinal analysis of test results to identify emerging student needs, relationships between interventions, achievements and time forecasts for students to master expected skills.
• Helps staff use timely tangible student data to make informed decisions that support continuous improvement and gauge progress toward achievement benchmarks.
• Helps staff identify specific teaching techniques, interventions and aligned resources best suited for each student. Identifies performance gaps/trends. Helps prioritize core performance objectives.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes creativity, critical-thinking, cultural awareness, democratic values, empathy, ethical conduct and self-reliance skills.
• Maintains literacy and mathematics resource materials that support learning activities.
• Develops and maintains a student centered coaching schedule that encompasses mathematics and reading support.

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  Exemplifies professionalism. Fosters goodwill to enhance the district’s public

image.

• Acts in accordance with the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Ohio Educators.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules, board policies and administrative guidelines/procedures.
• Cultivates community relationships that promote strong public support for the district.
• Functions as part of a cohesive team. Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers.
• Keeps an acceptable attendance record and is punctual. Maintains a professional appearance.
• Provides leadership for the advancement of best practices and academic standards.
• Respects privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Sustains an effective working environment. Performs all aspects of the job.

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  Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Provides prompt notification of personal delays or absences.
• Uses active listening/problem-solving techniques. Respects diversity. Resolves issues tactfully.
• Works with staff to ensure shared resources are used effectively.

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  Pursues opportunities to enhance personal performance.

• Keeps current with professional standards associated with work duties.
• Updates skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

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  Keeps informed about workplace safety procedures. Initiates action to manage risks.

• Implements effective pupil management procedures. Provides appropriate student supervision.
• Maintains high standards for appropriate conduct. Takes action to address harassment and/or aggressive behavior. Complies with administrative directives and federal/state laws when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Manages student behavior using positive behavioral support techniques.

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  Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Implements workplace initiatives that advance organizational goals.

Working Safety is essential to job performance. Employees must comply with applicable

Conditions: workplace safety regulations, health laws and district protocols,

if duties involve any the following situations:

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  Encounters with angry, rude and/or unpleasant individuals.
• Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, equipment vibrations, noise, moving mechanical parts, odors and/or slippery/uneven surfaces.
• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and/or communicable diseases.
• Exposure to weather conditions and/or temperature extremes.
• Extensive standing/sitting. Frequent balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.
• Operating and/or riding in a vehicle. Working in proximity to vehicular traffic.
• Performing difficult tasks that require dexterity, physical strength and stamina.
• Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Working at heights, in confined spaces and/or under diminished lighting.

The Stow-Munroe Falls City School District is an equal opportunity employer. This document identifies typical job functions and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible work duties. Employee performance is evaluated according to board policy, administrative procedures and current contractual agreements.