Middle School Instructional Coach bei Dayspring Academy

Description

The Instructional Coach will collaborate with teachers across all grade levels to enhance instructional practices, improve student learning outcomes, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will possess strong pedagogical knowledge, effective communication skills, and a passion for supporting educators in their professional growth.

Position: Full time/Exempt

Work Schedule: A typical work day consists of 8 hours plus a half-hour unpaid lunch break, 5 days per week; however, as a salaried employee, work hours may vary based on the school's needs.

Benefits: Eligible

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Build regional capacity for and provide ongoing, job-embedded professional development for instructors that: promotes standards-driven instruction within Professional Learning Communities; encourages inquiry, creativity, communication, critical thinking, and problem solving skills through the independent use of instructional resources in the learning environment; stimulates the development of innovative research-based teaching strategies and reflective practices in order to provide students with opportunities to develop the necessary literacy/math skills required to master state and national standards.
• Become well versed in Dayspring Academy’s Curriculum to support rigorous learning in the classroom.
• Identify and acknowledge Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) that effectively utilize standards to plan for and use best instructional practices and develop systems to share those practices in order to build capacity within and across campuses.
• Ensure a link between professional development and a change in practice with ongoing monitoring, including observation and feedback.
• Support PLCs by teaching, modeling, and supporting collaborative structures; assisting with the analysis of various types of data to inform mastery of standards; and making recommendations for professional development as needed.
• Participate in and facilitate professional learning communities to deepen understanding and implementation of the school focus areas.
• Serve as a liaison between others in like positions to provide a team approach to school needs.
• Provide guidance in selection, location, utilization, and evaluation of resources to support learning objectives within a standards-based system and meet the individual needs and interests of students and adult learners.
• Serve as a member of appropriate committees.
• Demonstrate support for the school’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

REPORTS TO

Campus Principal 

QUALIFICATIONS

• All employees must be fingerprinted and pass a background screening process by the Clearinghouse.
• Knowledge and understanding of state curriculum standards and effective instructional strategies
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form using positive interpersonal skills with school-based, regional, and district support teams
• Ability to employ effective coaching and facilitation skills to plan for and respond to consistent learning across content areas
• Ability to reflect and apply knowledge from current research on best practices for improving learner achievement
• Demonstrate command of leadership skills in formal and informal settings
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner

EDUCATION/TRAINING

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• All employees must be fingerprinted and pass a background screening process by the Clearinghouse.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Valid Florida Educator’s Certificate
• Experience using current communication technologies
• Successful instructional experience, including coaching and mentoring adults
• Experience evaluating, designing, and facilitating professional development for adults