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EAST HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Elementary to Secondary Instructional Coach

EAST HARTFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, East Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06118

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Letter of Interest

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Three Current Letters of Recommendation (within one year of application)

Letter of interest should include background information

TITLE:

Elementary to Secondary Instructional Coach

Qualifications

CT State Certification (Elementary, K-6, and/or Secondary content 4-8, 7-12) required

Master’s degree in reading and/or mathematics strongly preferred

A minimum of five years of exemplary classroom teaching experience

Strong background in research-based instructional practices

Strong background in differentiated instruction and the ability to program for all students

Strong background in curricular content including literacy, language arts, mathematics, science and social studies

Knowledge of effective instructional strategies, assessment tools and researched based “best practices”

Experience with administering assessments, data collection and analysis of students’ various stages of growth and development

Ability to use data to assess, monitor, and improve teaching and student performance

Extensive knowledge of the SRBI (Scientifically Research-Based Intervention) process, including the ability to design and write student goals, align instructional materials and plan, monitor and assess tiered interventions

Experience in collecting, analyzing and interpreting school-wide, grade level, classroom and individual student data

Excellent collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills – including written and verbal

Ability to prepare and present professional development workshops

Experience in developing, revising and implementing and evaluating curriculum

Ability to integrate technology into the learning environment for both staff and for students, including the ability to utilize district computer software programs

Ability to lead, inspire, support and motivate; must be positive, trustworthy and committed to promoting district’s and the school’s vision, mission and goals

Self‑motivated individual with the ability to work independently and collaboratively — ability to bring new ideas to the team

Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board of Education may find appropriate and acceptable

Reports To Elementary Supervisors of Curriculum and Instruction / Secondary Supervisors

Job Goal The Elementary to Secondary Instructional Coach will partner with a wide variety of stakeholders to promote innovative, equitable, meaningful, and impactful support with curriculum, assessment, instruction, and intervention into all aspects of teaching and learning in the EHPS community.

Responsibilities The Elementary to Secondary Instructional Coach will work with the entire district coaching team to meet the Five Core Coaching Responsibilities:

Data Analysis & Prioritized Action Steps

Curriculum & Instruction Implementation

Targeted/Tiered instruction

Coaching Practices

Professional Development

These Core Coaching Responsibilities will drive high‑leverage action steps to improve academic growth and achievement for students and enhance professional learning for elementary and secondary educators. The Elementary to Secondary Instructional Coach will achieve these goals through delivering professional development, conducting coaching sessions, participating in grade level meetings, planning with the district coaching team, and working directly with teachers and students to ensure that targeted, differentiated instruction is in place.

Instruction

Assists teachers with planning solid Tier 1 lessons which are differentiated and aligned to all students’ needs and connected to prioritized district curriculum and materials

Assists teachers with curriculum pacing, mapping, and the development, implementation and analysis of formative assessments and results

Leads collaborative conversations around student data, teaching and learning

Co‑planning with teachers in a student‑centered coaching model, which may include co‑teaching, data collection and analysis

Maintains visibility in classrooms daily and/or working directly with students as necessary to address instructional needs

Provides instructional resources for teachers based on formative, benchmark, and observational data

Works as a member of the school community to educate parents in regards to excellence in instructional practices, resources and strategies

Leadership

Serves as a member of East Hartford’s district‑level coaching team

Serves as a liaison between Central Office and the school‑building level

Assists building principals in leading teams to develop the School’s Improvement Plan (SIP)

Assists building principals in delivering the Student Achievement Meeting (SAM) presentations; and build a plan that informs goals, further instruction and action steps in response to the data presented

Is highly encouraged to serve on a district‑level sub‑committee and/or curriculum team

Turnkey all relevant information to teachers in assigned settings

Professional Development

Supports and delivers a variety of professional learning sessions across all content areas

Delivers, communicates or creates professional learning opportunities based on instructional practices, data analysis, and intentional planning within schools and other district settings

Other

Assumes such other functions as may be delegated or assigned by supervisor

Terms of Employment Ten‑month year. Salary and work year as established in the EHEA collective bargaining agreement.

Evaluation Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Certified Staff.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Education and Training

Industries Primary and Secondary Education

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