Job description

The Focused Instructional Coach (Systemwide) provides instructional support to teachers across all grade levels, K-12, and schools as assigned. The coach collaborates with instructional staff, site administration and leadership teams to promote student achievement by identifying current, research-based instructional and assessment strategies, models lessons to classroom teachers, provide constructive feedback and assist teachers in collecting student achievement data and using the data to modify instruction. Using student achievement data, the Focused Instructional Coach will identify professional development needs and plan, present, and evaluate on-site staff development activities. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Implements the philosophy, goals, policies and Compact of the WPS.2.Facilitates the development of a learning community focused on raising expectations and providing rigorous core instruction for every student, every day.3.Provides model lessons for classroom teachers using current scientifically, research-based instructional and assessment strategies.4.Devotes the majority of their time to utilizing the coaching model within the classroom setting.5.Provides constructive feedback on organization of the classroom for learning and design and delivery of high quality teaching and learning.6.Assists classroom teachers in collecting, analyzing, and using student achievement data to guide instruction to ensure that all students are college and career ready.7.Provides job embedded professional development focused on organization of the classroom to construct a positive learning climate.8.Schedules teachers for classroom peer/best practices observations.9.Identifies site professional development needs by using student achievement data.10.Plans, schedules, and conducts site professional development aligned with the district and site goals outlined in the School Accountability Plan and connected to solid, rigorous core instruction.11.Analyzes data and prepares data presentations for the principal, staff, and parent groups.12.Assists teachers and grade levels in analyzing student achievement data for program improvement and increased student performance.13.Monitors benchmark assessments for use in developing and implementing interventions.14.Attends instructional leadership, department, and district meetings.15.Participates fully in professional development for coaches, professional research and reading, and peer observations.16.Maintains coach activity log.17.Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, natural origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.18.Perform other job-related duties as assignedDEMONSTRATED EXPERIENCE: 1.Building effective teams2.Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships with others3.Effectively organizing professional development activities4.Communicating clearly in oral and written form with confidentiality5.Preparing and delivering oral presentations6.Analyzing data accurately and adopting an effective course of action7.Utilizing technology to analyze student data and prepare applicable statistical reports8.Utilizing assessment and evaluation techniques, strategies, and procedures9.Meeting schedules and timelines10.Working independently11.Planning and organizing workREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 1.A minimum of five (5) years successful teaching experience at the elementary level2.Massachusetts Teacher Licensure3.Masters Degree4.SEI Endorsement5.Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with curriculum and program development6.Demonstrated experience in providing professional development for teachers7.Demonstrated successful experience in working with adults and understanding of adult learning theory8.Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and engagement in providing leadership around improvement9.Demonstrated knowledge and experience with current pedagogy as it relates to the schools evidence based best practices in support of school focus10.Demonstrated knowledge and experience in delivering of high quality teaching as defined by the WPS High Quality Teaching and Learning Framework11.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team setting with other adultsPreferred Qualifications: 1.

Experience as an Instructional Coach, ILT member, or other leadership position2. Dual license in ESL or Moderate Disabilities 3. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs4. Ability to speak Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Albanian, or an African language.Salary: Unit A Teachers salary schedule plus stipend of $2,956 as indicated in the collective bargaining agreement.

Includes two days in August as well as preparation for before and after school professional development as needed by the supervisorWork Year: Teachers schedule and additional work as required at the teachers contractual hourly rate. The work requirement includes two days in August at the direction of the supervisor.TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position must submit a resume, cover letter, DESE Licensure and answer all questions on-line at https://worcesterschools.org/about/employment-opportunities. This information must be submitted on-line.

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