Interim Instructional Coach-Secondary

Purpose:

The purpose of an instructional coach is to assist long-term substitute teachers (Interims) in the implementation of effective, research-based instructional strategies so that gains in student achievement are realized. The Interim Instructional Coach will also guide candidates through a transition to teach process and provide overall support.

Up to 5,000 sign-on bonus

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education and valid Kansas teaching license

Success as a classroom teacher

Knowledge of content standards, effective instructional practices, and assessments

Experience with professional development and working with groups of educators

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Reports to:

Assistant Superintendent of Academics

Responsibilities:

Plan and deliver bootcamp (with the assistance of building ICs).

Teach instructional strategies

If interim misses boot camp, provide that training one-on-one or in small group. Relationship building with each interim

Discuss and explain the salary schedule and placement

Collection and evaluation of transcripts (secondary) in order to recommend college path

Research and discussion of available college programs fitting with their education and goals. Serve as liaison between interim and college

Explain the tuition assistance program

Collect signed tuition agreements

Collect tuition invoices and submit them to the finance department

Collect college program Plan of Study and track progress towards certification

Arrange Student Teaching / Transfer to Advanced Student Teacher.

Attend Mentor meetings

Provide information on Praxis tests, aid with study resources

Provide assistance with content-specific resources

Observe interims in the classroom

Arrange opportunities for interims to observe experienced teachers

Send/leave notes of encouragement

Meet with interims during the planning period to develop plans of improvement. Establish goals for improvement and track progress

Collaborate with IC at the building level

Meet with interims for reflection after each quarter

Meet with interims at year-end to discuss commitment for next year

Physical Requirements

Requirements may include prolonged sitting or standing, physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials, climbing stairs, stooping, bending, and reaching

Evaluation

The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the negotiated agreement

Terms of Employment

This is a contract position