PLAIN DEALING HIGH SCHOOL - INSTRUCTIONAL COACH

QUALIFICATIONS:A valid Louisiana Teaching Certificate (Type A or Level 3)A minimum of five (5) years experience which includes teaching diverse learners and at-risk students, experience in presenting instruction in at least two content areas, participation on school improvement committees, and presentation of in-services/workshops. REPORTS TO: Principal, Principal Designee OVERVIEW OF POSITION: To assist the school faculty and administration in planning and implementing a sustained professional development program through which teachers can enhance instructional practices in order to improve the achievement of all students. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Participate in training and implement with integrity at school level.Develop and apply a deep understanding of research-based instructional strategies.Adapt well to change and demonstrate the ability to learn and apply new knowledge and skills to meet the needs and goals of the school and district.Demonstrate a clear understanding of concepts of ILT and TC models and develop school-based effective teamsUtilize organizational and time management skillsUtilize effective communication skillsProvide timely and specific feedback to school personnel and district leadersFacilitate professional learning in a variety of formats (face-to-face, online, hybrid)Model best instructional strategies.Provide collaborative or one-on-one coaching to teachersFacilitate teacher inquiry and self-reflectionFacilitate conversations related to data and help teachers set student goalsCollaborate with other instructional coaches and district-level personnel to improve instructional coaching throughout the districtSupport Tier I curriculum and research-based instructional practices to increase student achievementDevelop a positive, professional relationship with colleagues and studentsAssist in the analysis of school testing data in a variety of disaggregated formatsMeets the criteria for a Professional Growth Plan following the guidelines in the Bossier Parish Program of Professional Personnel Evaluation.Assumes additional responsibilities as the Principal and grade-level Curriculum Supervisor may assign to include but not limited to extra-curricular activities that relate to students interests and opportunities. Any work to be performed outside of an employee's job duties and responsibilities shall require the employee to (1) submit a written description of the services to be performed and the estimated time to complete the task, which shall be submitted to the employee's immediate supervisor prior to commencing such services, (2) obtain the prior written approval of the employee's immediate supervisor, and (3) obtain supplemental, written authority from the employee's immediate supervisor before exceeding the initial estimated time for performing such services. Such employee shall submit a completed form reflecting the services actually provided and the time spent for each item, rounded to the nearest one-tenth of an hour, within seven (7) calendar days of performing such services. . TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine (9) months plus up to a maximum of ten (10) contract days SALARY RANGE: See adopted Bossier Parish Salary Schedule EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated annually.