School Improvement Coach

Fulton Schools; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools seeks a qualified educator-coach to work with teachers and students across core content areas to improve instructional practices and student outcomes.

The role emphasizes data-driven instruction, collaboration with school teams, and ongoing professional development to elevate classroom learning. A valid teaching certificate, degree, and experience with at-risk students are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience.
• Certification/licensure for Elementary, Secondary Math, Literacy, Science or Social Science depending on assignment.
• Experience with at-risk students and developing teachers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers and grade level teams with the implementation of the Georgia standards.
• Improves classroom management and climate through effective instructional methods.
• Analyzes student and teacher data to determine teaching and learning effectiveness.
• Analyzes student test data and advises staff on trends and needs.
• Demonstrates, monitors, and evaluates application of effective teaching strategies.
• Recommends best practices to achieve desired outcomes.
• Coordinates site-based professional learning activities as needed.
• Conducts professional development at the school as needed.
• Utilizes the coaching cycle to support teacher development.
• Attends district coach meetings and redelivers essential professional development.
• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment.
• Participates in periodic professional learning activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Curriculum-based assessments

Communication skills

Technology proficiency

Confidential information handling

Multi-tasking

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Written & oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Works with teachers and students in schools to improve the quality of teaching and student learning in any of the core content areas (reading, language arts, math, science, or social studies).

• Assists teachers and grade level teams with the implementation of the Georgia standards


• Works with teachers to improve classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods


• Analyzes student and teacher data to determine teaching and learning effectiveness


• Analyzes student test data and advise teachers and appropriate staff of trends, outcomes, needs and effective practices


• Demonstrates, monitors, and evaluates the application of effective teaching strategies


• Recommends best practices to achieve the desired student learning outcomes


• Coordinates site-based professional learning activities as needed


• Conducts professional development at the school as needed


• Utilizes the coaching cycle to support teacher development


• Attends districtwide coach meetings and redeliver essential professional development to teachers


• Exhibits knowledge of performance-based instruction and assessment


• Participates in periodic professional learning activities


• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field

Master's Degree preferred

Certification/Licensure

For Elementary: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Birth-Kindergarten, Elementary Education (P-5), Special Education General Curriculum, or equivalent. For Literacy Coaches LETRS course completion preferred.

For Secondary Math: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Middle Grades Mathematics (4-8) or Mathematics (6-12)

For Secondary Literacy Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Middle Grades Reading (4-8), Middle Grades Language Arts (4-8), English (6-12), or Reading Endorsement in addition to a base secondary field (6-12).

For Secondary Science: Middle Grades Science (4-8), Science (6-12), or a related science field (6-12)

For Secondary Social Science: Middle Grades Social Science (4-8) or related social science field (6-12)

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Must have professional knowledge and proven use of effective teaching strategies and professional knowledge of curriculum-based assessments


• Strong desire to work with at-risk students and developing teachers


• Ability to communicate with adults and student learners at all ability levels


• High technological skill level required


• Demonstrated ability to work with personal and confidential information


• Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities


• Must be able to collaborate effectively with District and school personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people


• Excellent organizational skills


• Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Demands

• Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment

It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone [phone].TTY 1-800-255-0135.

Fulton County Schools - 6201 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339 - 470-254-3600