Teacher Instructional Support - Grades K-5

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Dacula (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher Instructional Support professional for K–5 at Dyer Elementary in Dacula, GA. The role focuses on coaching teachers to implement AKS, assessments, and evidence-based instructional frameworks.

Responsibilities include data-driven planning, collaborative learning team facilitation, and ongoing professional learning aligned with LSPI to improve student achievement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education required by PSC; Master's preferred.
• Hold professional certification in content field coaching; coaching endorsement required by PSC.
• 5 years of teaching experience with strong evaluations; data-driven instructional leadership.
• Proven ability to use student data to guide instructional decisions; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Model coaching using QPTS and instructional frameworks in classrooms.
• Convene coaching sessions with teachers and schedule coaching cycles.
• Support AKS understanding, aligned assessments, and data-informed instruction.
• Build strong relationships with teachers, admins, and instructional staff.
• Assist teachers with planning, pacing, and differentiation to meet student needs.
• Observe teachers (non-evaluative) and provide feedback to promote growth.
• Lead professional learning aligned with LSPI and school improvement plans.
• Document coaching activities and participate in summer training and leadership meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Oral & written communication

Collaboration

Data-driven instruction

Relationship building

Adult learning facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in education

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Teacher Instructional Support - Grades K-5

Gwinnett County Public Schools Dyer Elementary - Dacula, Georgia Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Georgia Department of Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5984750
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Hold professional certification in content field specific to coaching assignment issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required
• Hold coaching endorsement certification issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college of university Required
• Master's Degree in related field Preferred

Experience Qualifications:

• 5 years of teaching experience, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement required, proficient or above performance evaluations for the last five years of teaching, proven instructional leadership in the classroom required, proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions, strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise, demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication, strong interpersonal skills, models continuous improvement, demonstrates lifelong learning and applies new learning to help all students achieve Required
• Demonstrates evidence of professional growth, including leadership and participation in a wide range of significant professional development activities Required

Skills Qualifications:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS) Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum with in-depth knowledge of content and pedagogy in field of certification
• Knowledge of techniques for integrating curriculum, GCPS policies, and effective instructional practices
• Ability to understand the teaching/learning process
• Ability to infuse technology into instruction to increase student learning
• Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, central office, and school based staff, students, parents, and community
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective human relations skills
• Ability to work and engage with adults and be a self-reflective practitioner for continuous quality improvement

Primary Responsibilities:

• Model the implementation of the QPTS and recommended instructional frameworks in classrooms.
  • Convene coaching sessions with teachers
• Support the curriculum and instructional development of all teachers in understanding the AKS, aligned assessments (formative, common, and summative), recommended instructional frameworks, and how to use data to inform instruction.
• Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other instructional support teachers.
• Provide direction and coordination for how the AKS is taught consistent with initiatives and recognized best instructional practices (QPTS).
• Create and effectively implement an articulated coaching schedule with school leadership team that is inclusive of identified coaching cycles with identified teachers and teams.
• Assist teachers in understanding GCPS mission and core values.
• Facilitate planning with collaborative learning teams to analyze AKS, develop formative and common assessments, model use of instructional tools and resources in the eCLASS C&I Communication Centers, develop lesson plans, and provide technical support.
• Assist teachers with instructional resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning.
• Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels; model how to analyze data using protocols to identify next steps.
• Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.
• Support teachers by modeling multiple instructional strategies/processes (QPTS) with teachers during both planning and instruction.
• As a part of coaching cycles, informally observe (non-evaluative) teachers and provide non-evaluative effective feedback designed to improve a teacher's professional growth and students' success.
• Develop knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors of teachers and administrators by facilitating professional learning as defined by the LSPI.
• Develop and implement coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement which utilizes student data and goal setting to determine clear teacher actions.
• Utilize Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice.
• Contribute to the development of systems and structures to improve teacher practice within the local school.
• Lead and engage in ongoing professional learning and reflection to develop and improve personal coaching practices based on local school plan for improvement (LSPI) data.
• Submit a weekly coaching log and any pertinent data requests/coaching documentation.
• Attend summer training sessions developed for instructional coaches.
• Attend administrative meetings and participate in instructional rounds with the leadership team.
• Support literacy and mathematics vertically and across cluster.
• Monitor and measure effectiveness of coaching work utilizing student data.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Elementary