Elementary Instructional (K-6) Coach

Qualifications:                                                                                                                                       

• Master’s degree in education
• Valid and Active PDE Teaching Certification (Level II); 
• Five years of full-time teaching experience
• Professional development experience that has involved adult learning
• Thorough knowledge of the range of effective instructional methods, materials, and practices 
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the full spectrum of differentiated instruction processes designed to meet the needs of all students, including Special Education, Gifted, and English Learners.
• Ability to plan, establish priorities, and implement instructional activities for maximum effectiveness.
• Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results, and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide support, feedback, and intensive, individualized professional learning to teachers in order to improve classroom instruction and student achievement.
• Develop a deep understanding of research-based instructional practices and share them with teachers to help them improve in behavior management, content knowledge, quality instruction, and student assessment.
• Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis.
• Demonstrate the use of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with a variety of learning styles and learning needs. 
• Assist teachers with planning and pacing lessons, developing differentiated lessons, and selecting best practices to meet students' needs. 
• Work with colleagues to plan, prepare, and implement new curriculum projects and initiatives.
• Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning. 
• Instruct and support teachers on the best use of available and emerging instructional technologies.
• Facilitate teachers' professional development through workshops and job-embedded learning.
• Informally observe lessons in a non-evaluative manner and provide feedback for a teacher’s professional growth and students’ success.
• Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.