Instructional Coach

Description Create and implement a system and/or communication tool to ensure collaboration between Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 Help research & manage new & current intervention resources for both Reading and Math Train & support classroom teaching staff in delivering research-based interventions, and adapt their individual and small group instruction to maximize student outcomes in partnership with the Tier 2 and Tier 3 instruction Assist teachers with the development and implementation of progress monitoring tools and formative and summative assessments Provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed Provide support in collecting and analyzing student assessment data Assist teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data when requested.

Model effective, differentiated instruction when requested. Assist in the development of resources for Tier 2 Conducts non-evaluative walk-throughs and provides data-based, descriptive, non-judgmental feedback that facilitates teacher reflection and growth. Collects, analyzes, and uses data to support improvement of teacher practice and to evaluate the impact on student achievement Assists teachers in gathering and analyzing data to guide instruction and plan targeted interventions.

Schedule and moderate Data Drop with all stakeholders, including Special Education Department, the ESL Department and other support staff. Direct, design, monitor and evaluate the curriculum to ensure alignment with State of Michigan requirements, vertical articulation of learning goals and horizontal grade level consistency.

Assist the Principal in the design, delivery and evaluation of ongoing professional development for the staff. Participate in regular leadership team meetings Other duties as assigned by the Principal Requirements Michigan teaching certification and a minimum of 3 years teaching experience and/or Master’s degree in the area of curriculum and instruction Ability to effectively interact, collaborate, and communicate both orally and in writing with administration, staff, parents and students Satisfactory criminal background check and unprofessional conduct check as required by School Safety Legislation Demonstrated ability to collect assessment data and generate meaningful analysis Knowledge of state and federal educational laws and regulations Knowledge of Michigan Academic Standards and data requirements Demonstrated high-level of organizational skills and ability to successfully manage and coordinate a number of projects and tasks Ability to write reports requiring meaningful interpretation of data, technical precision and accuracy