Instructional Technology Coach Grades K-8
Position/Title:
Instructional Technology Coach Grades K-8Responsible To:
Director of Teaching & LearningTerms of Employment:
180 DaysPosition Overview:
The Instructional Technology Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement.
The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related to the Common Core and Data-Driven Instruction.
An instructional technology coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning and goes above and beyond to ensure student success.
All instructional coaches work collaboratively as a team with members of the Teaching & Learning Department.
Instructional coaches will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration, and common issues of concern.
They are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching as well as providing feedback to teachers.
The instructional coach will demonstrate and model a passion for urban education reform and leadership.
This is NOT a supervisory position and DOES NOT include evaluation of colleagues.
The Instructional Technology Coach will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning in all content areas.
The Instructional Technology Coach will focus on individual and group professional development that will expand and refine the understanding of research-based effective instruction.
To fulfill these expectations, the Instructional Technology Coach will provide personalized support that is based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers in support of the school improvement action plan.
Qualifications:
Illinois Professional Educator License Suggested - Endorsements in any of the following:
Mathematics, MS, Elementary Education, Instructional Coaching, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teacher Leader Program.
Demonstrated knowledge of data-driven instruction.
The employee must have a foundational knowledge of district curricular standards and targets; State of Illinois learning standards; best practices in teaching; differentiated instruction; successful classroom management strategies; and other related curriculum objectives.
Actively learns and engages in professional reading and research to keep current and regularly shares new ideas with teachers and administratorsKey Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe criterion indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed.
The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position.
Classroom Supporter (Partner) Co-teaches and models technology integration strategies and techniques that ensure rigorous instruction for all learners Co-plan instructional units with teachers using backward design and effective instructional practices Observes teachers and provide feedback with a focus on students' use of technology Conducts teacher-driven conversations to promote reflection and to identify the next steps Provides timely and specific feedback that helps learners grow and improve instructional practices Assists staff in using technology tools and programs to enhance educational outcomes for studentsInstructional Specialist Understands effective instructional practices and then instructs and model teachers in these practices.
Supports teachers in using technology to support differentiated instruction Helps teachers select and implement appropriate instructional technology Leads district and building professional development Leads professional development for new staff during new teacher orientationData Coach Supports teachers' use of data to determine appropriate instruction including instructional technology program usage Helps teachers understand state standards for technology and how to integrate technology skill development into core instruction Facilitates individual and group reflections about student growth and technology's role in supporting student learningLearning Facilitator Develops relationships with adults that lead to increased rigor, change in practice, reflection, and schoolwide collective efficacy that promote student achievement Plans for high-quality professional learning that is integrated and embedded into day-to-day teaching and learning and that aligns with the school and district visions and missions Facilitates teacher collaboration through structured learning opportunities and coaching conversations Uses local, state, and national standards, and research to design and deliver professional learning Actively learns and engages in professional reading and research to keep current and regularly shares new ideas with teachers and administrators.
General:
Instructional Coaches will plan and lead one ZD Staff Academy per month Use technology resources to enhance teaching and learning Attend professional development and scheduled meetings as requested Identify key areas and methods of communication with teachers concerning instructional practices Experience with the implementation of NWEA as required by the school authorizer Act as an advocate for the school at various events Respond to emails and voicemails promptly Maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, staff, board members, parents, students, authorizer, and community Recommended Skills Business Process Improvement Continuous Training Education Leadership Mathematics Passionate Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Instructional Technology Coach Grades K-8Responsible To:
Director of Teaching & LearningTerms of Employment:
180 DaysPosition Overview:
The Instructional Technology Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement.
The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related to the Common Core and Data-Driven Instruction.
An instructional technology coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning and goes above and beyond to ensure student success.
All instructional coaches work collaboratively as a team with members of the Teaching & Learning Department.
Instructional coaches will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration, and common issues of concern.
They are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching as well as providing feedback to teachers.
The instructional coach will demonstrate and model a passion for urban education reform and leadership.
This is NOT a supervisory position and DOES NOT include evaluation of colleagues.
The Instructional Technology Coach will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning in all content areas.
The Instructional Technology Coach will focus on individual and group professional development that will expand and refine the understanding of research-based effective instruction.
To fulfill these expectations, the Instructional Technology Coach will provide personalized support that is based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers in support of the school improvement action plan.
Qualifications:
Illinois Professional Educator License Suggested - Endorsements in any of the following:
Mathematics, MS, Elementary Education, Instructional Coaching, Curriculum and Instruction, or Teacher Leader Program.
Demonstrated knowledge of data-driven instruction.
The employee must have a foundational knowledge of district curricular standards and targets; State of Illinois learning standards; best practices in teaching; differentiated instruction; successful classroom management strategies; and other related curriculum objectives.
Actively learns and engages in professional reading and research to keep current and regularly shares new ideas with teachers and administratorsKey Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe criterion indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed.
The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position.
Classroom Supporter (Partner) Co-teaches and models technology integration strategies and techniques that ensure rigorous instruction for all learners Co-plan instructional units with teachers using backward design and effective instructional practices Observes teachers and provide feedback with a focus on students' use of technology Conducts teacher-driven conversations to promote reflection and to identify the next steps Provides timely and specific feedback that helps learners grow and improve instructional practices Assists staff in using technology tools and programs to enhance educational outcomes for studentsInstructional Specialist Understands effective instructional practices and then instructs and model teachers in these practices.
Supports teachers in using technology to support differentiated instruction Helps teachers select and implement appropriate instructional technology Leads district and building professional development Leads professional development for new staff during new teacher orientationData Coach Supports teachers' use of data to determine appropriate instruction including instructional technology program usage Helps teachers understand state standards for technology and how to integrate technology skill development into core instruction Facilitates individual and group reflections about student growth and technology's role in supporting student learningLearning Facilitator Develops relationships with adults that lead to increased rigor, change in practice, reflection, and schoolwide collective efficacy that promote student achievement Plans for high-quality professional learning that is integrated and embedded into day-to-day teaching and learning and that aligns with the school and district visions and missions Facilitates teacher collaboration through structured learning opportunities and coaching conversations Uses local, state, and national standards, and research to design and deliver professional learning Actively learns and engages in professional reading and research to keep current and regularly shares new ideas with teachers and administrators.
General:
Instructional Coaches will plan and lead one ZD Staff Academy per month Use technology resources to enhance teaching and learning Attend professional development and scheduled meetings as requested Identify key areas and methods of communication with teachers concerning instructional practices Experience with the implementation of NWEA as required by the school authorizer Act as an advocate for the school at various events Respond to emails and voicemails promptly Maintain a positive working relationship with faculty, staff, board members, parents, students, authorizer, and community Recommended Skills Business Process Improvement Continuous Training Education Leadership Mathematics Passionate Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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