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Cityscape Schools- Job Description

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:

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JOB TITLE: Instructional Coach

REPORTS TO: Literacy Coordinator

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

JOB SUMMARY:

The Instructional Coach will work directly with teachers in a school providing classroom-based demonstrations, collaborative and one-on-one support, present reading and writing professional development and follow up with teacher implementation with related support. The Coach will focus on enhancing teachers’ ability to provide reading instruction that builds students’ sense of engagement in the ownership of learning. The Coach will also work with administrators and teachers to collect and analyze data, interpret it, and use it to guide instructional decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Work closely with Instructional and Administrative Team to facilitate the fully implementation of a school-wide one-way dual language program.

Deliver professional development opportunities and professional research and reading for teachers whole-group, small-group and one-on-one.

Follow up with teachers to make sure they are fully implementing outcomes outlined at staff development trainings.

Model effective reading practices for teachers and provide needed support for teachers to successfully implement effective reading strategies for student success.

Guide teachers to collect and analyze data and develop action plans in response to determined student need.
Oversee the school’s assessment procedure, training, data collection and collaborate with the principal to complete reports due.

Train teachers on model on how to properly implement the DRA and Fountas and Pinnell reading assessment instruments.

Complete monthly status reports to track on or below grade-level, below grade level and more than one grade level student reading levels by class, grade level and school-wide.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs other related work as required.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT:

General Office Equipment Personal Computer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university; with a minimum five (5) years full-time teaching experience in the subject area (i.e., Math, Science, or Early Childhood)

PREFERRED:

Master's degree; Hold a valid professional teaching certificate; Accomplish “Proficient" rating in teacher evaluation system for two consecutive years (equivalent to 3.0 out of 4.0 in H- TESS);
Minimum 2 years of combined experience in teacher leader roles (mentor, department head, PLC leader , etc.); Demonstrate student achievement/growth in STAAR and MAP that exceeds campus/district average, if applicable, Professional development in the areas of classroom management, student engagement, instructional planning, and instructional coaching; Hold a valid
Reading Specialist certification (for early childhood only)

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

ESL certified, Bilingual preferred

Valid Texas driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Cityscape Schools mission, philosophy, culture, protocol, and organizational structure;

Knowledge of effective and efficient methods for organizing and maintaining records and ability to perform the same;
Knowledge of local, state and federal laws governing education;

Knowledge and competency in subject(s) taught;

Knowledge of elementary, secondary or special education principles, practices and procedures;
Knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching;

Knowledge of No Child Left Behind, Texas Education Agency, and school rules, regulations and procedures;

Ability to cultivate and maintain effective relationships with a diverse group of people and remain sensitive to their concerns;

Ability to present a positive and professional image of Cityscape Schools;

Ability to work independently and with limited supervision;

Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with employees, parents, students, and the community;

Ability to work under the pressure of deadlines and time constraints;

Ability to establish goals and objectives and monitor their effective implementation;

Ability to apply discretion and independent judgment and exercise confidentiality;

Ability to establish and maintain standards of behavior;

Ability to deliver articulate oral presentations and written reports;

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, administration, and parents.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

Ability to meet attendance requirements;

Ability to read, write, and communicate the English language effectively;

Proven ability to teach struggling emergent readers

Intimate familiar with a variety of language and literacy assessments

Deep knowledge of reading, writing and literacy development

Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills

Interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, conflict management, collaboration)

Strong organizational skills

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,400.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dallas, TX 75204: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 3 years (Required)
• Instructional design: 1 year (Preferred)
• Curriculum development: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)
• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Texas Teaching Certification (Required)

Work Location: One location

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Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $70,400.00 - $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you open to having a background check completed?
• Do you have a Texas Teaching Certification?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location

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