School Improvement Coach

Fulton County Schools; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulton County Schools is seeking a School Improvement Coach to collaborate with teachers and students to elevate instructional practices and student achievement across core content areas.

The role focuses on applying Georgia standards, analyzing data, and leading professional development to build instructional capacity at the school level.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of curriculum-based assessments and performance-based instruction.
• Ability to work with at-risk students and developing teachers.
• Strong communication with adults and student learners at all ability levels.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• High technological skill level and data interpretation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assists teachers and grade level teams with implementation of Georgia standards.
• Implements strategies to improve classroom management and learning climate.
• Analyzes student and teacher data to determine teaching effectiveness.
• Coordinates site-based professional learning activities and district meetings.
• Delivers professional development and supports teacher development.

Skills

Professional knowledge of assessments

Adult and student communication

Organizational skills

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

School Improvement Coach

Summary

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).

Essential Duties

• 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.

Category: Certified Support

Job Function: Certified Support Staff

Department: Lee, Seaborn Elementary

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta