Elementary Instructional Coach

Windsor Charter Academy; Windsor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Come work for one of the TOP PERFORMING Elementary Schools in Colorado!

K-5 Elementary Instructional Coach

Summary

Responsible for coaching educators and teams to improve outcomes for students by providing job-embedded professional development that is differentiated, collaborative, and reflective. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams and PLC/data groups to implement School Improvement Plans and partnering with educators so that students meet or exceed Colorado Academic Standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in accordance with the Colorado Teacher Professional Practices. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Description of Job Tasks

• Demonstrate a commitment to:
  • Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for students
  • Include and engage families in the student's education
  • Support all Windsor Charter Academy policies, procedures, and practices
  • Provide personal and professional growth opportunities
• Actively participate and collaborate in:
  • Department meetings, team building activities, and professional growth
  • Improving student outcomes and enhancing instruction by working with teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues.
• Support educators in all areas of classroom instruction and environment, including instructional strategies, student engagement strategies, classroom management, assessment, and curriculum, and partner to engage in instructional coaching cycles.
• Provide organized, individual, and/or group learning experiences.
• Design, coach, and provide support for educators to:
  • Develop instruction aligned with district and state standards
  • Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways
  • Use data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction accordingly
• Facilitate and participate in building PLCs/teams and provide research, tools, and resources to support school MTSS and other student support efforts to improve student outcomes.
• Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to the academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.
• Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Related Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
• A minimum of three years of teaching experience required
• Instructional coaching and cognitive coaching experience preferred

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

• Criminal background check required for hire
• Valid Colorado teacher license with appropriate endorsements preferred
• CPR and first aid training will be required at hire

Technical Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Possess the following skills:
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • English language skills
  • Math skills
  • Interpersonal relations skills
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Work supportively with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.
• Communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community.
• Be a part of and work with a collaborative team.
• Manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual attendance.
• Communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate personnel.

Materials and Equipment Operating Knowledge

• Personal computers, peripherals, and media equipment
• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, and/or other software packages
• Typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs
• Typical office equipment

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Physical Activity	Amount of Time
Stand	Over 2/3
Walk	Over 2/3
Sit	Over 2/3
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel	Over 2/3
Reach with hands and arms	Over 2/3
Climb or balance	Under 1/3
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl	Under 1/3
Talk	Over 2/3
Hear	Over 2/3
Close vision at 20 inches or less	Over 2/3
Distance vision at 20 feet or more	Over 2/3
Peripheral vision	Over 2/3
Ability to adjust to focus	Over 2/3

Weight and Force Demands	Amount of Time
Up to 10 pounds	Over 2/3
Up to 25 pounds	Over 2/3
Up to 50 pounds	Under 1/3
Up to 100 pounds	Under 1/3
More than 100 pounds	None

Mental Functions	Amount of Time
Compare	Over 2/3
Analyze	Over 2/3
Communicate	Over 2/3
Copy	Over 2/3
Coordinate	Over 2/3
Instruct	Over 2/3
Compute	Over 2/3
Synthesize	Over 2/3
Evaluate	Over 2/3
Interpersonal Skills	Over 2/3
Compile	Over 2/3
Negotiate	Over 2/3