Instructional Coach

Website South Cook ISC

PURPOSE OF POSITION
To provide job-embedded professional learning opportunities in a collaborative, supportive environment for educators in grades K-12 in  the areas of reading and mathematics

 

DISTINGUISHING RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure coordination of support and services with district and building administrators
• Provides support and assistance to all classroom teachers in the full and skillful implementation of the Reading and Math programs
• Conducts demonstration lessons to ensure all teachers have been trained to an advanced level of delivery and are using the
instructional materials as designed
• Provide opportunities for teachers to observe and discuss demonstration lessons in a classroom beyond their own
• Research and provide training & support to teachers and administrators that will improve teaching and learning – including:
program component implementation, teaching strategies, instructional design utilizing CCSS, assessment of literacy and math skills,
interpretation, and use of assessment results to drive instruction
• Assists teachers in building an interactive classroom environment that includes systematic, explicit instruction in the essential
components of Reading and Mathematics
• Conducts classroom observations and provides support to all teachers
• Serves as a resource in identifying appropriate instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for
all students, including English Learners, Standard English learners, students enrolled in Special Education Programs, and students
with diverse learning needs
• Participate in Professional Development activities
• Attend State/Regional meetings, when applicable
• Maintain records of school and classroom support provided to LEA’s
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
• Reading or Math endorsement preferred
• Five years teaching experience
• Coaching experience
• Ability to collect and analyze data from a variety of sources, evaluate and make recommendations
• Skilled in technology and data analysis
• Proven experience working with adult learners
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with others, demonstrate self-discipline and initiative, follow state, federal
and district guidelines

To apply for this job email your details to jobapplicants@s-cook.org