TOSA-Instructional Coach - Northglenn HS
Responsibilities
Each school allocation supports student achievement by supporting teachers in the classroom. These hours include attendance at district professional learning. The largest portion of the time must be allocated to coaching teachers for the purpose of accelerating student growth and performance.
Coaches must have a deep understanding of the Teaching/Learning Cycle and be able to transfer the process throughout the school system.
- Work collaboratively with building administration to improve student achievement
- Coach teachers through planning, implementation and analysis to improve teacher effectiveness
- Promote professional conversation and reflective thinking to impact teacher effectiveness
- Use the Teaching/Learning Cycle and the gradual release of responsibility
- Collaborate with teachers to assess students' learning needs and develop an instructional plan
- Lead the planning and delivery of a guaranteed and viable standards-based curriculum
- Provide strong, timely support to new teachers
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience
- Effective communication and collaboration and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of effective instructional strategies in literacy and differentiation strategies for English Language Learners
- Experience in school leadership positions over the past three years
- Evidence of continued participation in professional development
- Knowledge of adult learning
- Facilitation skills
- Basic knowledge of computing skills, technology integration and supporting software programs
- Completion of in-district advanced ELD training or equivalent coursework
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters in Literacy
- ELD Certification/Endorsement
- Advantage Math training
- Experience coaching/supporting classroom teachers
- Cognitive Coaching
Skills
- Valid/Appropriate Colorado Educator License
- Ability to fulfill responsibilities as stated above
- Willingness to contribute to cultural diversity for educational enrichment
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).