Work in Iowa Disability Talent

The district

instructional

coach will be a highly qualified educator who is knowledgeable about curriculum and

instruction

and is able to increase student learning by fostering

instructional

excellence throughout the building. The coach will engage in the delivery of professional development, including observing teachers, coaching and modeling

instructional

and assessment strategies, and providing feedback that ensures effective

instruction

and student learning.

1. Conducts observations and provides appropriate coaching, modeling, and feedback on the implementation of instruction that meets district-wide expectations.
2. Assists building staff with the gathering, examination and analysis of formative and summative assessment data to identify learning concerns for individual students and groups of students. Provides instructional support that is responsive to the identified needs of students.
3. Assists district staff with the gathering, examination and analysis of formative and summative implementation data to identify concerns for individual teachers and groups of teachers. Provides coaching support that is responsive to the identified needs of staff.
4. Assists district staff and principals in monitoring and documenting instruction and assessment status and progress of new teachers and/or teachers with identified needs.
5. In collaboration with the curriculum director and administrative team, facilitates, trains, and supports building instructional coaches on the coaching model.
6. Assists in professional development around the district/building level goals, including follow-up observations in the classrooms.
7. Keeps current on researched based instructional strategies and best practices with an emphasis on student engagement and learning. Distributes information to the administrative team.
8. Provides professional development, as needed and requested by the administrative team for educational services.
9. Completes other duties as assigned.