Job Information
Rochester City School District Instructional Coach - School # 34 in Rochester, New York
Instructional Coach - School # 34 JobID: 3640
Position Type:
Classroom Positions
Date Posted:
10/15/2024
Location:
School # 34 - Ida B. Wells-Barnett Elementary
Date Available:
10/15/2024
Closing Date:
11/01/2024
Position Information
Bargaining UnitRTA
Job LocationSchool # 34
Job TitleInstructional Coach - Elementary Schools - 2024-25
Hours35
BracketN/A
Salary/Range$48,500 - $70,119 (Starting pay range, (depending on experience)
ABOUT RCSD: The Rochester City School District (RCSD), located in vibrant Monroe County on the beautiful shores of Lake Ontario serves over 26,000 students, of whom more than 85% are students of color, in 46 schools and 10 alternative programs. The RCSD Board of Education and Superintendent believe that each student has recognizable and untapped potential that we all strive to discover and fulfill. In a partnership of family, school and community, our mission is to provide all students equitable access to a high quality education and graduate students who are prepared to become productive members of society. The Rochester City School District’s vision is to provide a high quality education that fosters the development of the individual talents and abilities of our students in a nurturing environment of equity. Students are our first priority and will drive each decision. Our work is centered in respect, trust, integrity and accountability. JOB ROLE AND SUMMARY: The Instructional Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related to APPR, Common Core, and Data Driven Instruction to increase student achievement. Coaches will be charged with monitoring student progress, performing data analysis, identifying achievement gaps and providing individualized support to close those gaps. Instructional coach is responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to teachers. The Coach will demonstrate a collaborative work ethic, a fierce and supportive commitment to high levels of performance for students and adults, and an interest in global perspectives and issues.QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree required; appropriate teaching certification
Minimum 5 years’ experience teaching, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs.
Proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners.
Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions.
Demonstrated Teacher Leadership.
Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise.
Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication.
Tenured RTA teacher
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the CCSS curriculum and varied assessments, the Framework for Teaching, and data analysis.
Provide direction, design and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with District initiatives and recognized best instructional practices.
Create an articulated coaching schedule with building administration.
Assist teachers in understanding RCSD and Early College vision, mission and core values.
Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction, planning and delivery.
Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels.
Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.
Support teachers by helping with the “strategic how” of teaching -- share multiple instructional strategies/processes with teachers during planning times.
Conduct student data analysis to identify achievement gaps, help provide tier I, II and III intervention support with RTI team and work with all stakeholders to promote student success.
Work with students individually or in groups to provide academic support.
Model lessons in classrooms and provide coaching assistance to teachers to ensure student improvement.
Develop staff members’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs.
Contribute to the development systems and structures to improve teacher practice within schools.
Provide job-embedded professional learning beyond the coaching responsibility.