Open until filled. Salary indicated is the range for 2022-23 and will be adjusted according to the 2023-24 bargained agreement.

POSITION 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 Common Core and data-driven instruction. An instructional coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. All instructional coaches work collaboratively as a team with Learning Services. The instructional coach will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration and common issues of concern. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to teachers. The instructional coach will demonstrate and model a passion for education. Experience and content mastery in the areas outside of Language Arts/Social Studies is preferred. Skills around instructional and assessment strategies as well as knowledge of a variety of content backgrounds and best teaching practice applications would be ideal. This is not a supervisory position and does not include evaluation of colleagues.

MISD Coaching Vision and Mission

Vision:
MISD is a place where all students achieve at their highest level because teachers
collaborate with their instructional coaches in a shared commitment to maximize
both student achievement and professional growth.

Mission:
Within trusting partnerships coaches engage teachers in reflective practice that
builds capacity for understanding and improving instructional practices for the
purpose of increasing student achievement.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Serves on staff committees as required.
• Performs related tasks consistent with the scope and responsibility of the position.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree; academic preparation for or experience in working with a diverse student population.
• Endorsement as required by state standards for subject expertise. Licenses/Special Requirements as required.
• Valid Washington State Teaching Certificate; some positions may require valid first aid and CPR certification; some positions may require a valid Washington State driver's license and/or a Class II driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of: Subject areas appropriate to assignment; effective behavior management techniques; effective instructional techniques; rules and procedures for student safety.
• Skill in: Proficiency in reading, writing, and oral communications; effective communication with parents or guardians in a diverse community; designing and implementing lesson plans for students having a wide range of achievement.
• Ability to: Deal with students in a positive and confident manner; be fair and consistent when working with a diverse student population; adapt to change and remain flexible; organize activities; manage student behavior; use good judgment to maintain a safe learning environment; provide instruction and demonstrate techniques; use necessary equipment, computers, machinery, tools, or software; direct assistants; in some positions, administer first aid and CPR; establish and maintain effective, positive working relationships with students, parents or guardians, staff and administrators.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Required to deal with a wide range of student achievement and behavior; required to remain flexible to meet students immediate needs; required to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize; may experience frequent interruptions; may occasionally deal with distraught or difficult students; potentially exposed to ordinary infectious diseases carried by students; in some positions the necessary and appropriate instructional methods may require specific positions and movements, and sufficient stamina and exertions, to demonstrate techniques properly for student safety, or to conduct or direct students; in some positions precautions may need to be taken to prevent or lessen exposure of self and/or students to various materials, fumes, equipment, cutting edges or hot surfaces; may teach in a classroom without telephone communication.