Position Summary

Under the direction of the Teaching & Learning Department and campus principal, an Instructional Coach will provide teacher support and training in implementing district-wide curriculum on BISD campuses. The Instructional Coach will assist in the development of curriculum-based assessments, monitor program implementation, coach teachers, train personnel, deliver demonstration lessons, lead data analysis, and model best practices to ensure the curriculum is implemented in accordance with effective, research-based teaching strategies. 

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
• Master’s degree in education preferred
• Valid Texas teaching certificate for subject(s) and grade level(s) assigned
• ESL certification preferred

Special Knowledge/Skills

•  Knowledge of classroom instruction, assessment, and leadership.
• Prior experience with demonstrated capacity for leadership roles.
• Knowledge of TEKS, student expectations, and district curriculum.
• Knowledge of BISD instructional materials and resources.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of district initiatives, including content standards, content area literacy, effective instruction, and assessment practices.
• Demonstrate ability to work with multiple grade levels and subject areas.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of the use and interpretation of summative, formative, screening, diagnostic, and progress monitoring assessments and resulting data.
• Demonstrate ability to teach staff how to use assessment data to inform purposeful instruction. 
• Demonstrate ability to model skillful instructional practices.

Experience: 

• Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Experience in the development and delivery of professional development preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instruction

1. Collaborate with campus/district leaders and colleagues to promote continuous improvement at the classroom, campus, and district levels, ensuring high levels of learning for all students.
2. Support teacher teams in instructional planning processes and aligned instruction.
3. Develop teacher understanding of TEKS and BISD curriculum.
4. Support teachers in implementing strategies gained from professional learning into classroom instruction through ongoing interaction, reflection, and continuous improvement efforts.
5. Support students in the development of content area literacy skills.
6. Observe, coach and provide feedback to teachers regarding all aspects of instruction, student engagement, and classroom environment.
7. Develop and provide effective professional learning to adult learners that include modeling of differentiated instruction (SIOP, GT, scaffolding, etc.).

Assessment

1. Collaborate with content coordinators and campus supervising administrator(s) to ensure coaching impacts student achievement, with an intentional focus on closing student gaps.
2. Utilize data from progress measures to meet the campus and district goals.
3. Assist teacher teams within and across content areas in interpreting formative and summative assessment data, and use assessment information to adjust instruction and improve MTSS outcomes.
4. Collaborate with teams using structured reflection to create targeted action steps that lead to personalized student learning opportunities.

Leadership

1. Support, communicate, and model district priorities.
2. Cultivate and model a respectful working and learning environment.
3. Attend professional learning to improve content, coaching, and leadership skills.
4. Assist district and campus administration in identifying areas for growth.
5. Participate in professional learning communities, data teams, and teacher collaboration meetings.
6. Facilitate informal, job-embedded professional learning on an ongoing basis at the district and campus level, based on district, campus, and department goals.
7. Exhibit a non-evaluative growth mindset and utilize coaching skills to help teachers and teams evaluate progress and set action steps for continuous improvement.
8. Exhibit a high level of ethics and confidentiality regarding student and teacher records and classroom performance
9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Working Conditions

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment, including personal computers and peripherals.
• Posture: Frequent 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); occasional physical restraint of students to control behavior
• Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather), exposure to noise; occasional districtwide and statewide travel
• Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

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.

Salary Information

Work Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: Teacher/Nurse/Librarian Scale

Days: 197

Contract Type: Certified Chapter 21