Teacher Coach

About the Employer

Requirements

• Required criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.

Skills

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• A record of strong instructional experiences and skills; experience in teacher leadership preferred.
• Management and communication skills.

Experience

• At least four (4) years working in public education.

Evaluation

• Evaluated by a director, principal, supervisor, or other certificated administrative or supervisory personnel.

Location

Passaic, New Jersey

Reports to

• Director
• Principal
• Supervisor
• Other certificated administrative or supervisory personnel

Job Description

Exhibit 47

Education

• A Bachelor's degree, a Master's degree preferred.

Certification

• A valid New Jersey Instructional Certificate with appropriate endorsement(s) in accordance with the requirements of New Jersey Education Statutes and Regulations.

Establishing High Standards

• Establish and promote high standards and expectations for all students and staff for excellent academic performance.

Curriculum Development

• Work on the selection, development, coordination, and implementation of the district's curriculum.

Professional Development

• Develop, schedule, coordinate, implement, and monitor professional development.
• Prepare district, state, and federal reports as required.
• Keep the staff informed and seek ideas for the improvement of the district. Conduct meetings as necessary for the proper functioning of the district.

Data Analysis

• Gather and analyze school-based assessment data throughout the year (benchmarks, DRA, EDL, etc.) to be used for data-driven instructional decisions.

Coaching and Guidance

• Assist principals, assistant/vice principals, supervisors, department chairpersons, and instructional chairpersons with guidance to teachers and paraprofessionals in the development and improvement of teaching.
• Work collaboratively with school staff ensuring the effective analysis and use of data to inform instruction leading to increased student achievement.

Assessment Support

• Assist teachers in the administration, collection, analysis, and dissemination of formative and summative assessment results.
• Conduct planning conferences with teachers to assess needs and plan in-class support.

Communication

• Communicate consistently and confidentially with teachers, via visits, phone conversations, or email.

Collaboration

• Collaborate with supervisors, helping teachers and other coaches to plan classroom support.
• Co-teach, model, or assist teachers with lessons as requested by teachers, building administration, or supervisors.
• Assist teachers in screening and diagnostic activities, monitoring intervention strategies and student progress.

Modeling Instruction

• Model effective, research-based, instructional techniques in the classroom to train teachers with the goal of providing opportunities for all students to participate and succeed.

School Improvement

• Assist the building administration to conduct needs assessments, develop school improvement plans and evaluate student proficiency and program effectiveness.
• Provide demonstration lessons for classroom and academic support teachers to model effective assessment and instructional strategies.

Classroom Visits

• Visit classrooms regularly in order to offer staff positive suggestions relative to more effective approaches in individualized, small-group, and large-group instruction.

Program Development

• Assist in the determination of types of programs needed by the schools and make appropriate recommendations.
• Work on the selection, ordering, coordination, maintenance, distribution, and inventory of all instructional materials, equipment, supplies, technology, and textbooks.
• Assist in the programming and scheduling of student classes and courses.

Data Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze district data and compile, prepare, and coordinate any district, state, and federal reports involving the educational services in the schools.
• Analyze and interpret formative and summative test data in conjunction with appropriate directors, principals, assistant/vice principals, supervisors, department chairpersons, and instructional chairpersons.

Meetings and Reports

• Attend meetings of the board of education and its committees as required by the superintendent or his designee.
• Participate in staff meetings, administrator meetings, and committee meetings.
• Report on the status of district programs and services.

Record Keeping

• Maintain copies of all necessary records and forms related to supervised programs and services.

Interpretation of District Programs

• Interpret the programs and policies of the district to staff, students, and the community at large.
• Assist in long-range and strategic planning for the district.

Community Engagement

• Maintain visibility with students, staff, parents, and the community, attending school functions regularly to demonstrate a genuine interest in the students and staff.
• Maintain effective communications with agencies and resources outside of the district, representing the district at community, state, and professional meetings.

Professional Growth

• Continue to grow professionally through collaboration with colleagues and professional growth experiences.
• Summarize, interpret, and disseminate current developments in learning theory and research, instructional strategies, and program services through reading of professional journals, participation in professional development, and involvement in professional organizations.

Confidentiality

• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.

Conflicts of Interest

• Observe strictly and exceed, to avoid the appearance of conflict, all requirements of the school ethics act and board policy on vendor relations regarding conflicts of interest in employment, purchasing, and other decisions, including solicitation and acceptance of gifts and favors. Submit in a timely fashion the required annual disclosure statement regarding employment and financial interests, if applicable.

Compliance

• Adhere to New Jersey School Law, state Board of Education rules and regulations, board of education policies and regulations, and contractual obligations.
• Oversee the implementation of New Jersey Quality Single Accountability Continuum (QSAC) or equivalent system.

Contract Terms

Contract terms, salary, and benefits as established by the collective bargaining agreement.

Conditions

Conditions established by laws and codes of New Jersey; and policies, rules, and regulations established by the Passaic Board of Education.

Tenure

Tenurable.