Spartanburg School District Two Instructional Coach

Purpose: To positively impact student achievement at assigned sites through support, training, coaching, and mentoring, which builds school and teacher capacity to increase classroom achievement.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and plan lessons and activities with teachers weekly during grade level and/or after school sessions
• Teach model lessons and co-teach lessons for teachers
• Model the effective use and integration of technology
• Confer with teachers regarding strategies, grouping for instruction, lesson planning, interventions, etc.  
• Work with individual and small groups of students, as needed
• Conduct monthly professional development sessions on the ELA and Math Best Practices at the school level
• Analyze student work to determine progress towards goals and next steps
• Facilitate other forms of professional development as needed (book studies, guest speakers, etc.)
• Organize and analyze school data to identify trends and needs (Data walls)
• Collaborate with teachers to analyze class data
• Assist in implementing school and district initiatives
• Administer and coordinate student assessments
• Manage resources for Literacy, Social Studies, Math, and Science instruction
• Attend monthly District level Instructional Coach meetings
• Conduct assigned sessions on District Professional Development days (August, January, February)
• Engage in professional development opportunities and professional reading

Required Qualifications:

• Effective problem solver
• Evidence of at least three years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Strong knowledge of instructional technology
• Effective communication skills
• Evidence of planning and organizational skills
• Ability to structure own time and manage multiple priorities
• Strong knowledge of effective instructional strategies and Common Core standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Evidence of continued professional development
• Willingness to lead/participate in District Professional Development opportunities

Desired Qualifications:

• Knowledge and experience in using the coaching process
• Facilitation skills
• Training/presentation skills
• Knowledge of adult learning
• Knowledge of effective staff development practices

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT

This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The incumbent is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned/required.

Spartanburg School District Two believes it has the obligation to provide the best administrative and supervisory personnel available for the district regardless of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age (40 or older), genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law.