Job Information
Southeast Polk Community School District SEP Junior High Instructional Coach in Altoona, Iowa
SEP Junior High Instructional Coach JobID: 4180
Position Type:
Junior High Teaching/ Instructional Coach
Date Posted:
11/25/2024
Location:
Junior High School
Date Available:
Jan. 21,2025
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Title: SEP JH Instructional Coach Qualifications:
Holds a valid Iowa teaching license
Has a minimum of three years of teaching experience
Has worked as a certified employee for a minimum of one year in the Southeast Polk CSD
Has demonstrated mastery or a high level of expertise in the use of current strategies and initiatives within content areas, with an emphasis on reading and mathematics
Has had successful experiences in collaborating with colleagues, coaching/mentoring colleagues, presenting at professional workshops, and/or teaching teachers
Has articulable successful leadership and coaching experiences in education, formally and/or informally
Has earned graduate hours beyond Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)
Science Background preferred.
Reports to:Principal and teaching staff Job Goal:to assist teachers with their learning, performance, and development by providing appropriate coaching and direction to them as they make changes focused on improved pedagogy. Performance Responsibilities:
Coach teachers throughout all phases of the teaching, learning, and instructional decision-making process in order to move teachers toward consistent and exemplary teaching practice
Conduct co-taught lessons, classroom observations (with pre and post conferences), planning sessions, and learning sessions with teachers
Model and coach teachers to realize the vision, achieve the mission, and conduct their work according to the core values of the Southeast Polk CSD
Provide support and knowledge that inspires and encourages the professional growth of teachers
Take on leadership and/or facilitative roles in work involving professional learning communities, data teams, collaboration, professional development, guided inquiry, and peer review
Assist in all professional development activities, including presenting on defined educational topics or dynamics and appropriate follow-up activities
Participate in all instructional rounds events
Serve in leadership roles in building-wide, ad hoc committee work
Organize and facilitate parent learning opportunities at open houses, parent/teacher conferences, and other special events
Serve as an instructional coach for teachers in the awareness or intensive assistance phases of the evaluation process
Within the Professional Development Steering Committee and using the IPDM model, participate in the collaborative design, planning, conducting, and evaluation of all professional development activities.
Serve as the mentor teacher for beginning teachers on a regular basis
Establish and demonstrate positive human relations with colleagues, parents, staff, and community.
Terms of Employment:
Employed for 205 days
No length of assignment
Stipend set by Board of Education
Position paid from Teacher Leadership and Compensation funding stream
Position Evaluation:Instructional Coaches are evaluated once per semester by building administration and a minimum of two colleagues with which the Instructional Coach has worked closely. The onlineInstructional Coach Evaluation Surveywill serve as the evaluation tool. Notes:Instructional Coaches are 4% of the total certified FTE of the SEPCSD, and there are 19 of these positions.HS: 6 JH: 4 SC: 2 Elementary Schools: 1 Description reviewed by: Director of Human Resources __ Superintendent _ Disclaimer:The statements of this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.
It is the policy of the Southeast Polk Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact, Joseph M. Horton, Associate Superintendent, Affirmative Action Coordinator, Equity Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Southeast Polk District Office, 407 8th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009, (515) 967-4294, joseph.horton@southeastpolk.org. Inquiries or grievances may also be directed to the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, IA, 50319-0201, (515) 281-4121; or the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn St., 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604.