CURRICULUM COACH (SECONDARY)

LAFOURCHE PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

Title: Secondary Schools Instructional Coach

Qualifications:

• Individual must hold a valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate, meeting the requirement listed in the Louisiana Standards for State certification of school personnel, Bulletin 746, Part III, IV, V, VI, VII,IX, and X.
• Masters Degree preferred;
• Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience
• Additional criteria as the board may require
• Minimum requirements as stated in SDE Bulletin 746 (as revised)
• Qualifications should not be established for the individual, but rather
• for the position.

Reports To: Curriculum Supervisor

Performance Responsibilities:

The Secondary Schools Instructional Coach shall facilitate effective teaching and instructional programs by assisting teachers in planning, facilitating and evaluating the learning progress of all students.

DOMAIN I: CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
The Instructional Coach:

• models effective program strategies across the curriculum;
• monitors teachers to assure the implementation of effective instruction;
• conducts daily classroom visits to encourage and support teachers in the implementation of effective research-based strategies across the curriculum;
• conducts model lessons for classroom teachers;
• provides assistance and support to teachers;
• assists teachers as they conduct continuous progress-monitoring of students;
• collaborates and coordinates efforts with school principals to ensure effectiveinstruction across the curriculum;
• assists school improvement team and principal in the analyzing of school data to determine student academic performance and instructional needs;
• assists school improvement team and principal in the identification of students exhibiting needs
• assists teachers with the administration of pre/post intervention assessments;
• provides quarterly program evaluation reports to school principal;
• coordinates and provides staff development in-services to teachers that focus on development across the curriculum;
• presents the accomplishments of strategy implementation at meetings;
• conducts meetings with teachers to review the effectiveness of strategies across the curriculum.

DOMAIN II: EVALUATION
The Instructional Coach:

• assists school improvement teams and principals in the analyzing of school data to determine student academic performance and instructional needs;
• assists teachers with the administration of pre/post intervention assessments; and
• provides quarterly program evaluation reports to school principals and federal program supervisors.

DOMAIN III: STAFF DEVELOPMENT
The Instructional Coach:

• coordinates and provides staff development in-services to teachers that focus on sound instructional strategies;
• conducts meetings with teachers to review the effectiveness of strategies across the curriculum.

DOMAIN IV: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ETHICS
The Instructional Coach:

• participates in Instructional Coach training sessions;
• keeps abreast of innovative practices and research through extensive professional readings and participation in seminars, conferences and workshops;
• disseminates information about current trends, research, and practices to teachers and administrators:
• observes professional ethics;
• cooperates and works along with entire staff of each assigned school;
• seeks, shares and respects ideas of others; and
• performs such tasks and duties as assigned by the superintendent and/or his designee.

DOMAIN V: PROFESSIONALISM
The Instructional Coach grows and develops through professional development as assigned and voluntarily to improve teaching and learning.

• attends and constructively participates in meetings and professional development activities;
• uses active listening skills;
• accepts and recognizes the value of the contribution of others.

The Instructional Coach shows professionalism in attitude and conduct.

• develops leadership and responsibility in colleagues and students if applicable;
• demonstrates skills to receive and give constructive feedback;
• identifies problems/issues and works collaboratively to contribute ideas and find solution;
• maintains communication with immediate supervisor, keeping him/her informed of problems, concerns, and significant developments;
• uses verbal and non-verbal communication in a respectful manner;
• writes and speaks clearly and concisely for understanding;
• develops and maintains a safe and caring environment for students;
• represents the schools and district in a positive manner;
• adheres to Lafourche Parish School Board employee dress code;
• treats all stakeholders in a respectful and helpful manner;
• cooperates with administration in the performance of additional duties;
• cooperates with building and district staff in planning and evaluation;
• completes tasks, reports, and documents accurately according to specified timelines and expectations.
• minimizes bias in self and others and accepts responsibility for his/her own actions;
• adheres to Board policies and procedures and administrative rules, guidelines, and regulations;
• adheres to district guidelines relative to attendance. Regularly reports to work on time and works additional hours when deemed necessary.
• adheres to ethical, legal and professional standards;
• applies laws, policies, regulations, and procedures fairly, consistently, wisely, and compassionately;
• follows directives as assigned by supervisor;
• refrains from revealing confidential information;
• uses proper administrative procedures for making requests and resolving conflicts.

**Domain V denotes non-instructional indicators. Deficiencies in these areas shall not be subject to a plan of intensive assistance.

METHOD OF EVALUATION
The combination of the applicable measure of growth in student learning and the qualitative assessment of performance competencies and standards shall result in a composite score used to distinguish levels of overall effectiveness.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Other duties may be assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, speak, hear and sometimes sit. Occasionally the employee will bend or twist at the neck more than the average person. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs. such as boxes of books.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described here is representative of which an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to a noise level in the work environment which is moderate to loud.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

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  Max Salary / Per Year is contingent on possessing a doctoral degree at 30 years of employment