Preschool Instructional Coach
Job Summary:
The Early Childhood Preschool Instructional Coach will serve as a mentor, support, and coach for teaching teams supporting Preschool programming in GSRP and ECSE classrooms.
Essential Job Functions:
- Preschool Instructional Coaches use Practice-Based Coaching (PBC) framework to support targeted classrooms towards quality improvement.
- Collaboratively coach teaching teams to support all preschool-aged learners through the implementation of classroom strategies that are innovative, research-based, and best practices in Early Childhood Education.
- Conduct program quality assessments (CLASS) in GSRP classrooms. In collaboration with preschool teaching teams, design and implement CLASS continuous improvement plans for all assigned classrooms.
- Support GSRP classrooms via monitoring to ensure policies and requirements are being met.
- Serve as an advocate for high-quality preschool programming for all children within OAISD, including supporting the Early Childhood team’s vision of providing more inclusive opportunities for all children at the preschool level.
- Create collaborative relationships in order to provide a minimum of monthly support to classrooms through PBC cycle including targeted observation, reflection & feedback, shared goal writing & action plans.
- Ability to provide varied strategies to best meet the needs of individual staff and teaching teams.
- Willingness to complete a variety of Professional Learning opportunities, including Practice-Based Coaching, CLASS, SEEDS Literacy Framework, TPOT, ASQ, and others as determined appropriate.
- Collaboration with local teachers, administrators, and other staff to continue to provide high-quality programming for preschool-aged children across OAISD.
- Develop and facilitate professional learning and intervention information and materials as needed to support teaching teams and individual children through MTSS and data review processes.
- Analyze and synthesize data to improve child and classroom-level outcomes. Ability to analyze data from IEPs, Teaching Strategies Gold, LRE rubric, parent reporting, CLASS, TPOT, and observations.
- Coach teaching teams with child-specific accommodations and interventions as needed in all areas of development including cognitive, motor, literacy, math, social-emotional, and language.
- Strong focus on supporting SEL classroom and behavior management.
- Consult and collaborate with the Early Childhood Preschool Instructional Coach team to align and cohesively support all programs across the OAISD.
- Attending local, statewide, and national Professional Learning as appropriate.
Model and demonstrate both foundational and higher-level skills and knowledge needed to be a champion of Early Childhood Education driven by a passion for supporting all young children in learning, development, and education.
Education and Experience: - A Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, with a Special Education Endorsement, is preferred.
- Masters in Early Childhood Special Education or equivalent.
- At least 5 Years of preschool classroom experience.
- Both Special Education and General Education experience are preferred.
- Experience using My Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment, Creative Curriculum, PELI Literacy Assessment preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with classroom quality tools such as TPOT and CLASS Assessment.
Required Skills and Abilities: - Experience supporting children with IEPs in General Education classrooms.
- Experience with Practice-Based Coaching or other coaching frameworks.
- General knowledge of Special Education, IEPs, and preschool programs including ECSE and Head Start. Strong knowledge of GSRP requirements, policies, and procedures.
- Knowledge of Michigan Childcare Licensing preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required. Ability to be clear and precise.
- Exceptional organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- A strong ability to build collaborative professional relationships is required.
- Knowledge and experience with classroom quality tools such as TPOT and CLASS Assessment.
- Ability to be flexible and possess strong problem-solving skills.
- Time management and prioritization skills are needed in order to work on multiple projects at once while prioritizing importance.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audio logical appliances and devices to increase mobility.- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and reach regularly throughout the school day.
- Ability to move quickly in emergencies to ensure student safety.
- Lift 25-50 lbs.
Compensation and Details: - Pay: Pay Range: $53,000-$70,000 annually depending on experience, degrees, certification, and other qualifications.
- Schedule: Full-time, Year-round, 195 days (August-July) This position operates primarily during the traditional school year plus additional days outside of the traditional school year.
- Employee Group: Non-Union Salary
- Benefits: Full benefits package, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. MPSERS provided retirement plan.
- FLSA: Exempt
Notices:
Job Description Changes: Job descriptions may be subject to change based on the OAISD’s needs. This is meant to describe a basic overview of qualifications, role, and duties. It is not an exhaustive or fully comprehensive list as other duties may be assigned.
Ottawa Area Intermediate School District (OAISD) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (collectively “Protected Classes”), in its programs and activities, including employment. Civil Rights Coordinators are located at OAISD, 13663 Port Sheldon St. Holland, MI 49424 to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures. Telephone (616) 738-8940 Ext: 4091.
