Certificated Teacher - Instructional Coach

This position provides a broad range of support in each school to raise the academic achievement level of all students through staff learning partnerships. Instructional coaches provide professional development in whole group, small group, and one-on-one coaching venues. A variety of coaching methods are used to promote adult learning and support professional growth. This certificated position is supervised by the building principal and funded by the Title I / LAP program in the Teaching for Learning Department.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting relationships with teachers to allow for rigorous conversation, reflection, and inquiry around teaching practices.
• Encourage reflective dialogue by asking open-ended questions and using problem-solving and paraphrasing techniques.
• Understand that listening and learning are the keys to developing a successful coaching relationship.
• Create structures and processes for collaborative work that promotes an atmosphere of trust and collegiality, building on shared expertise.
• Serve as a change agent who promotes and fosters a professional learning culture grounded in adult learning theory and research-based instructional strategies.
• Partner with building leaders to support teacher learning and improve student achievement.
• Demonstrate integrity in developing and providing standards-based instruction when partnering with teachers.
• Skillfully facilitate and provide ongoing job-embedded professional development opportunities for building staff (1:1, small group, and whole group).
• Support and lead the implementation of a guaranteed and viable curriculum among teachers.
• Differentiate professional development opportunities based on disaggregated student data and adult learning priorities.
• Base all coaching and professional development decisions on teacher and student data.
• Assist teachers in analyzing student data and designing differentiated instructional programs to meet the needs of all students.
• Assist in monitoring student progress to sustain continuous improvement.
• Consistently seek new experiences and opportunities for learning rather than taking the stance of an “expert.”
• Demonstrate deep reflection both verbally and in written form.
• Balance and prioritize coaching and other professional duties before, during, and after school hours, including planning and preparation.
• Fulfill Title I/LAP reporting requirements, manage the school Title I/LAP budget, monitor eligible Title I/LAP student progress and data, supervise Title I/LAP-funded classified staff, and provide student intervention as determined by school needs assessment.

Requirements

• Current Washington State Teacher’s Certificate with appropriate subject area endorsement(s).
• Three years of successful classroom teaching experience at the relevant level.
• Demonstrates predominantly distinguished marks as measured by the criteria set for teacher evaluation.
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.
• Criminal background clearance.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful experience in urban education.
• Deep understanding of the CEL5D instructional framework.
• Proven successful experience in an ethnically diverse school district.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and facilitating adult learners.
• Knowledge of English language development.

Skills

• Knowledge of current trends and practices in education, instructional theory, and its application.
• Techniques to motivate student learning via inquiry, discussion, and application of knowledge.
• Organizing the physical and human elements in the educational setting.
• Instructional and non-instructional human dynamics.
• Standards-based instruction and familiarity with Washington State Learning Standards.
• School board policies and procedures.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Operate a variety of modern office equipment, including microcomputers and related software.
• Provide instructional leadership.
• Organize and set priorities.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality.
• Adapt instructional materials and strategies to accommodate a wide range of skills in a classroom.
• Apply current trends and practices in education.
• Teach in a multicultural and mainstream setting.
• Use technology to enhance instruction.
• Be fair and consistent with all students.
• Provide guidance and assistance to students.
• Meet responsibilities in a punctual and reliable manner.
• Comply with school board policies and follow administrative procedures.
• Organize and perform job responsibilities efficiently and independently without close supervision, paying strict attention to detail.
• Speak, read, and follow written or verbal communications.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive customer relations with staff and service providers.
• Work collaboratively with district staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct, including confidentiality requirements.
• Relate effectively with parents, staff, students, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Perform job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and how this influences behavior, and a desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
• Ability to establish and nurture an environment that promotes cultural competence and equitable treatment of staff, students, and patrons of the District.
• Ability to understand and hold self and others accountable for promoting the Federal Way Public Schools’ commitment to “Each Scholar: A Voice. A Dream. A Bright Future.”
• Ability to recognize that each person is a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, and walk.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to reach above and below shoulders and bend/twist at the waist.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly works in indoor conditions and near video displays.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Schedule

This is a school-year position.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and wellness leave.
• Life insurance and retirement benefits.
• Professional development dollars (prorated based on FTE).