A Curriculum and Instructional Designer or Developer designs and develops instructional materials and methods for teachers. Analyzes what is needed for students, identifies learning objectives, and designs the content and format of instructional material and delivery. Uses instructional design to create instructional materials, which may include text, electronic and visual material. Works for a school or college or for an education, software or publishing company.
District Instructional Coach Title 1 Pflugerville Independent School District - 3.9 Pflugerville, TX Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Qualifications Teaching Certification Working with students Classroom Teaching Full Job Description Pflugerville Independent School District -
To provide teachers with instructional coaching, training, and support that is aligned with district curriculum and standards. The primary role of the Instructional Coach is to positively impact student achievement. This will be accomplished by participating in continuous campus & district improvement efforts and by supporting teachers as they provide targeted instruction and interventions for students. Minimum Qualifications (Experience/Education/Certification): Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field; valid Texas Teacher Certificate; five years of teaching experience; Bilingual, Math, or ELAR certification preferred.
Program Funds Consideration:
Funding for this position is contingent upon the availability of grant funds. The position may be funded on a year-to-year basis based on the district needs assessment and availability of supplemental funds.
Major Responsibilities:
Provides coaching to instructional staff which includes, but is not limited to 1. Model high-leverage instructional strategies and aligned lesson component in the classroom. 2. Support teachers to plan rigorous, standards-aligned lessons including anticipating errors and practicing key parts of the lesson. 3. Observe instruction, provide real-time feedback during instruction, and facilitate debriefs that identify teacher action steps 4. Support teachers in creating and using exemplars, success criteria, and tracking tools to monitor learning 5. Coach teachers and teams to analyze exit tickets and student work to identify misconceptions and plan reteach. 6. Co-monitor student work with teachers to identify trends, levels of mastery, and needed adjustments. Professional Learning 7. Collaborate with campus administration to identify teacher needs and support campus-based instructional priorities 8. Design, deliver, and facilitate practice-based professional learning, including opportunites for teacher rehearsal and feedback. Other 9. Attend regular training/coordination meetings with the Department of Curriculum and Innovation. 10. Partner with the Department of Curriculum and Innovation to implement district instructional initiatives with fidelity. 11. Maintain coaching documentation, goals, data, and follow-up plans. 12. Attend regular district professional learning and other trainings to stay current in educational best practices. 13. Deliver district supported professional learning and participates in appropriate curriculum writing projects. 14. Follow the Educator Code of Conduct & all policies, procedures, laws and State/Federal regulations. 15. Perform other duties as assigned.
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction Skill in effectively managing a classroom and Knowledge of acceptable coaching practices student behavior Knowledge of teacher evaluation methods Skill in modifying instruction for various student Knowledge of effective instructional practices needs Skill in communicating effectively with others Skill in working with computer tools, including but Skill in analyzing data and using data tools not limited to, email, internet, word processing and Skill in using assessment results to shape instruction spreadsheets Skill in working in collaborative team-based environments
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None Working Conditions (Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Demands): Maintain emotional control under stress. Prolonged use of computer; work regularly requires work outside the normal workweek; coordination of multiple projects; must be able to push, pull, lift, and/or carry at least 30 lbs.; work with frequent interruptions. The foregoing statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities required.
