26/27 School Year: New Teacher Coach

TITLE II DISTRICT NEW TEACHER COACH

Qualifications:

Valid TN teacher's license with appropriate endorsement At least five years of successful teaching experience An understanding of classroom management, lesson planning, instructional delivery, small group instruction, intervention strategies, and foundational skills in math and english language arts.

Job Overview:

Provide job-embedded professional development and support for educators to improve academic achievement and support student learning.

Job Functions:

Coaches and mentor teachers individually, in collaborative teams, and/or with departments, provide practical support on a full range of instructional strategies. Conducts regular meetings with classroom teachers to examine student work and monitor progress in order to support teacher reflection and action. Conducts demonstration lessons for teachers, teams of teachers, grade levels, or departments utilizing the gradual release model. Endorses district curriculum and pacing guides. Assists with horizontal and vertical continuity and articulation of standards at the school and district level. Assist teachers with planning sequencing and scaffolding of instruction. Develop specific lesson plans with teachers, using a variety of techniques, including lectures, projects, exhibits, field trips, audiovisual and library resources, computers and the internet. Assist in classroom teachers with planning of lessons and implementing state standards and best practices. Assist teachers in organizing classrooms and selecting appropriate and meaningful materials for effective instruction. Develops and maintains a weekly schedule to support teachers. Work closely with school admin to develop school and teacher support plans. Maintains accurate and consistent documentation of school visits, professional development opportunities and individual coaching sessions. Engages in reflective practices, while seeking feedback from teachers, admin, and others. Reviews of a variety of student assessments. Assist teachers in disaggregating and analyzing district and state assessment data to help guide instructional decisions.