Instructional Coach Science T1 - Aldridge Elementary

About the Role

This position is responsible for providing instructional support and coaching to build capacity in Title I campus science teachers. The Instructional Coach will support the implementation of the written curriculum using best practices in instruction to ensure each student reaches their academic potential. Responsibilities include modeling, science content knowledge support, Professional Learning Community (PLC) facilitation, pedagogy and classroom management support, and implementation of best instructional practices.

This role requires travel to various campuses, district meeting sites, and conferences in and out of state. The position may require working some nights and weekends and is grant-funded through Title I, with the possibility of discontinuation if funds are no longer available.

Responsibilities

• Instructional Leadership
  • Provide and facilitate leadership for Science PLCs, coaching teachers on expected processes/protocols and outcomes, including effective planning of instruction, assessment development, data analysis for intervention and enrichment, and meeting professional learning goals.
  • Utilize the peer coaching cycle, including tools for observation, to provide feedback on instructional practice and engage teachers in reflective practice.
  • Model and support instructional planning that includes purposeful technology integration and implementation of Blended Learning within the learning management system.
  • Collaborate with campus and district leaders to provide job-embedded learning opportunities promoting the implementation of the written curriculum and campus/district instructional focus.
  • Facilitate the disaggregation of multiple sources of data to make instructional decisions.
  • Develop capacity in science teachers to utilize data from formative and summative assessments to diagnose instructional needs and identify research-based best practices.
  • Provide leadership to support the implementation of the Scientific and Engineering Practices, Recurring Themes and Concepts, and the Science Content TEKS via professional development and PLC supports.
  • Address complaints and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Professional Learning
  • Utilize the peer coaching cycle to provide individual and group coaching/mentoring to support the implementation of the written curriculum and instruction aligned to district/campus instructional focus.
  • Collaborate with teachers to create T-TESS (Texas Teacher Evaluation and Support System) goals and provide job-embedded supports to assure attainment of these goals.
  • Promote best practices in instruction through modeling, co-teaching, and instructional planning within Science PLCs.
  • Develop, facilitate, and/or provide professional development and training aligned with campus/district instructional goals, including campus-based and summer professional learning opportunities.
  • Facilitate guided teacher observations to promote reflective practice and highlight best instructional practices.
  • Attend district-level instructional meetings, intervention sessions, science content knowledge development, and professional learning events.
• Program Support
  • Lead and/or participate in guided coach observations to promote reflective practice.
  • Maintain and report instructional coach services using the identified reporting tool.
  • Create and articulate a schedule with administrators for instructional coaching activities, professional learning opportunities, and professional growth requirements.
  • Provide informal feedback to science teachers regarding classroom instruction and progress with T-TESS professional goals.
  • Research best practices for science instruction in assigned grade levels.
  • Support teachers on the implementation of science instructional resources.
  • Collaborate with campus/district leaders to support the induction and mentoring of new science teachers and build PLC capacity.
  • Maintain and submit documentation to support activities addressing the Comprehensive Needs Assessment included in the Campus Improvement Plan in compliance with Title I.
  • Support the implementation of the written curriculum with fidelity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred).
• Valid Teaching Certification issued by the Texas Education Agency, appropriate to subject and grade level of assignment.
• Minimum of 3 years of Elementary Science classroom teaching experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience.
• Knowledge of and training on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS), elementary science curriculum, and best practices in science instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Science TEKS, including Scientific and Engineering Practices, Recurring Themes and Concepts, and Science Content TEKS.
• Understanding and demonstrated application of the 5E Instructional Framework to elementary science instruction.
• Demonstrated evidence of professional growth, including leadership or participation in professional learning experiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that promote collaboration and effective communication with adults.
• Comprehensive knowledge of instructional strategies, the role of PLCs, data-driven decision-making, student assessment, and use of instructional technology.
• Strong organizational and classroom management skills.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in classrooms, offices, workstations, and meeting rooms. The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying items weighing less than 40 pounds (e.g., books, papers, presentation materials). The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts, requiring normal safety precautions. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must maintain emotional control under stress.