Primary Purpose:

The Design Coach will assist with closing the student achievement gap and accelerate learning for all students by building teacher capacity through job-embedded professional learning and implementation of effective instructional practices.  This position also supports and provides training and coaching in order to improve classroom instruction that leads to improved student achievement. A Design Coach is one who supports others in building their teaching skills, assists in application of new knowledge, and provides ongoing learning and sustainment. The instructional coach increases the overall quality of effective classroom instruction and student growth.

 Qualifications:

 Education/Certification:

• Elementary certified EC-6
• Master’s Degree preferred
• Special Education certification preferred

 Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Experience leading professional learning
• Strong knowledge of implementation of the PLC process
• Demonstrated ability to implement and lead effective interventions and accommodations
• Knowledge of Special Education and 504 law
• Successful campus leadership experience
• Extensive training in elementary curriculum and instructional strategies
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others

 Experience:

• Three or more years of classroom experience is required
• Five or more years of classroom experience in teaching is preferred

 Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Serve as the lead learner through modeling and facilitating learning opportunities for campus staff.
• Support the implementation of state standards through district adopted curricula and use of effective instructional strategies.
• Increase the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction through collaborating, co-planning, coaching cycle completion, fostering trusting relationships with staff and supporting the learning process.
• Build capacity with campus teams through a gradual release model including facilitating conversations during team collaboration to assist with determining instructional decisions.