Teaching and Learning Facilitator

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Teaching and Learning Facilitator

Reports to: Directors of Elementary and Secondary Instruction and Building Principal

Purpose: To provide instructional support and coaching to teachers and/or instructional assistants to ensure that each student is able to reach his or her academic potential; Teaching and Learning Facilitators will support and model best practices through coaching cycles, on-demand coaching, and group professional development in order to affect measurable improvements in teaching and learning.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Brief video description

Ensure continuous professional development of instructional staff through coaching cycles, on-demand coaching, and school-wide professional development

Support designated teachers with consistent weekly observation, feedback, goal setting, and training (not related to evaluations)

Provide lesson-planning and unit-planning support to designated teachers on an as-needed basis, with an emphasis on Beginning Teachers

Lead teachers in reflective conversations, self-analysis, and self-observation to:

identify areas for instructional and professional growth,

set meaningful and realistic short- and long-term instructional goals,

and plan next steps toward the achievement of those goals

Model instructional strategies with teachers and instructional staff in classrooms to support instructional goals

Promote, model, and teach the use of consistent instructional frameworks and research-based strategies

Identify trends through data analysis and classroom observations to determine professional development needs across the school

Collaborate with school and district staff to develop, support, and facilitate professional learning sessions

Support teachers and instructional staff in establishing and maintaining classroom management systems in which students are actively engaged and supported

Maintain detailed records of observations, goals, and supports provided to instructional staff

Demonstrate a growth mindset and participate in regular professional learning to improve knowledge and skills KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

Masterful knowledge of instructional best practices and content standards

Demonstrated leadership ability resulting in the professional growth of colleagues

Communicate clearly and effectively with instructional staff, school administrators, and district staff

Motivate and inspire students and adults

Model effective classroom management and instruction at various grade levels

Analyze data to determine necessary core and supplemental instruction

Maintain a caseload of teacher collaborating teachers, providing consistent observation and training

Deal proactively with work-related problems

Comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information relevant to instructional coaching, instructional best practices, MTSS, district-wide initiatives, and other topics as appropriate

Build and sustain relationships with educators from various disciplines

Organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner

Facilitate educators, both individuals and groups, through the change process to consensus

Lead crucial conversations to support positive outcomes for students and staff EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree in Education; Master's Degree preferred

Five years of experience at the grade-span level as a teacher or administrator

Working knowledge of MTSS, instructional coaching, data collection and analysis, and students with disabilities

Preferred: Prior experience coaching teachers to implement changes and facilitating professional learning

Revised: April 2024