Pathways Coach - Human Resources

Key Responsibilities

• Buils strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches
• Advocates for the unique needs of the Path2Teach program participants
• Provides Path2Teach participants with district approved resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning
• Models lessons, whisper coaches, guides observations of other teachers and uses other strategies to provide comprehensive coaching support on a weekly/monthly basis
• Communicates with site administrators, coaches and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of program support with school goals and priorities
• Aids Path2Teach participants in designing standards-aligned lesson plans that meet the needs of a variety of learners
• Applies coaching cycles to provide personalized, job-embedded professional learning that supports instruction, classroom environment, and effective pedagogy
• Aids Path2Teach participants in documenting growth and outcomes aligned with program goals and teacher certification requirements
• Collaborates to develop and facilitate professional learning aligned with program requirements aligned to teacher certification
• Utilizes adult learning theory to motivate adult learners to improve their professional practice
• Supports other induction teachers through coaching cycles as needed
• Contributes to the development of systems and structures to improve teacher practice within the Path2Teach program
• Increases and enhances own professional knowledge, skills, and expertise about effective instruction, school improvement, and specific school programs
• Exhibits professional attitude, appearance, and demeanor
• Performs other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the work unit
• Aids with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education
• Valid State of Arizona teaching certificate
• Three years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred
• Instructional coaching experience with knowledge of diverse coaching tools, stances and strategies that result in building capacity in others to impact student learning

Skills & Competencies

• Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
• Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of best practices in teacher induction and supporting systems
• Evidence of proficiency with technology including presentation equipment, learning management systems, tools and programs, and willingness to use technology innovatively and integrated into facilitation of professional learning and coaching cycles
• Knowledge of current learning models in schools (teaming model, competencies, deeper and personalized learning, etc.)

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• May have a designated office or workspace but spend much of their time in classrooms or professional development sessions
• Regular interaction with teachers, administrators, and staff is key, often involving meetings, training sessions, and one-on-one coaching
• Coaches often use laptops, projectors, interactive whiteboards, and other digital tools to create and deliver presentations, analyze data, and communicate with staff
• Frequent movement between classrooms, offices, and meeting spaces within the school building(s)
• Occasional evenings, weekends, and summers work may be required
• Ability to perform moderate physical tasks, e.g. lifting 50 lbs. of books

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.