Nonpublic School Title I Instructional Support Coach

TITLE:                  Nonpublic School Title I Instructional Support Coach

REPORTS TO:    NPSS Supervisor

POSITION SUMMARY:  The Columbus City School District is accepting applications for the position of Nonpublic School Title I Instructional Support Coach.  This role requires a wide range of skills that must be continuously cultivated through ongoing professional development. This role requires the individual to provide supplemental reading or math instruction to CCS Title I students, a minimum 40% of the time working directly with students, and 60% of the time serving as an instructional coach. The individual selected is responsible for ensuring learning experiences are consistent with the mission statement and instructional goals of the district. The process of selective interviewing will be used.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

·         Valid Ohio Teaching certification/licensure  

o    Elementary (1-8), Kindergarten-Elementary (K-8 Pre-K-3; K-3, 4-9)

o    Experience with and knowledge of state standards, instructional pedagogy and strategies

·         Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate effectively and work productively with the administrative team, staff, students, parents and community

·         Three years of successful teaching experience

·         Demonstrated ability to handle challenging situations in a tactful, courteous and respectful manner

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills

·         Demonstrate ability to develop and maintain collegial, cooperative relations with students, parents, community and administrative staff

·         Sophisticated sense of how to use multiple data sources to diagnose and intervene to address and improve student instructional needs

·         Strong skills in reading/literacy pedagogy, content and strategies

·         May require extended time for professional development

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

·         Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the teaching of reading and/or math, child growth and development, evidence-based reading and/or math instructional practices and demonstrate ability to teach

·         Identify specific CCS Title I student needs and develop customized professional development to build the capacity of teachers who have CCS Title I students in their classrooms, while creating a culture of collaborative support

·         Enroll in coursework or training and successfully complete assignments and fieldwork as required for the evidence-based Title I reading and/or math program/strategies

·         Support the CCS Title I program

·         Provide resources and training opportunities for professional growth for classroom teachers who have CCS Title I students on evidence-based reading and/or math practices

·         Analyze and promote the use of assessment data for instructional planning, student achievement and school improvement as well as use of the data to determine student selection and target the lowest performing students.

·         Provide instructional guidance to Title I instructional assistants and tutors

·         Promote the growth and development of teachers to improve student learning by providing instructional coaching and non-evaluative feedback

·         Model effective, research-based methodologies and practices

·         Integrate technology within professional development

·         Maintain current knowledge of best practices, trends and new developments in reading and/or math

·         Provide reports to principals and district personnel as scheduled and requested

·         Performs all other duties as assigned by the NPSS Supervisor that are permissible under federal grant guidelines

·         Provide supplemental reading and/or math instruction to identified CCS Title I students 40% of the time working directly with students, and 60% of the time serving as an instructional coach.