Instructional Coach

About the role

The Instructional Coach at Alabama Destinations Career Academy (ALDCA) is responsible for supporting student learning and teacher practice in a virtual Project-Based Learning (PBL) classroom setting. This role involves working collaboratively with academic administrators, master and lead teachers, and teachers to enhance teaching skills and provide ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements well-organized individual and group learning opportunities for teachers and school leaders
• Models effective and differentiated instruction for teachers
• Creates and delivers ongoing professional development for teachers and school leaders
• Aids teachers in aligning their instruction with strong teaching methods, standards, and student data
• Observes teachers and school leaders and provides meaningful feedback and coaching
• Improves the quality of teaching and learning through ongoing support to teachers
• Equips staff with resources and skills needed to implement effective instructional practices
• Aids teachers and school leaders with implementing instructional decisions based on student data
• Aids in implementing assessment and grading practices
• Supports the development of high-quality professional learning communities
• Conducts research around new practices
• Serves as a resource for teachers and administrators in analyzing student data
• Assists in supervising and mentoring teachers and school leaders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Education AND five (5) years of successful teacher experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Passes required background check

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education, Instruction, or Leadership
• Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum frameworks, and standards
• Experience in research-based instructional practices for learning
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and organization skills
• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Web proficiency

Skills

• Interpersonal skills to create collaborative and collegial relationships with teachers and school leaders
• Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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