Position Title:  New Teacher Coach

FLSA: Non-exempt

Qualifications: Proper state teaching certification with minimum of 5 years of experience 

Reports to: Director of Student Services 

Terms of Employment: Part Time 

General Statement of Responsibilities:

The primary responsibility of this position is to support teachers who are new to the district by working closely with campus leadership. This coach will provide guidance in classroom management, student engagement, differentiation, and behavioral strategies. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge and experience in best practices for classroom management, instructional coaching, and effective teaching methods to foster a positive and productive learning environment.

Essential Duties:

• Provide Training and Guidance: Conduct training sessions on creating efficient and positive classroom environments. Emphasize effective classroom management techniques, behavioral strategies, and student engagement practices that support a safe and inclusive learning atmosphere aligned with district goals and CORE instructional 

• Model Effective Instructional Practices: Demonstrate model lessons in classrooms to strengthen teachers' skills in classroom management, behavioral strategies, and student engagement, with a focus on the district’s CORE instructional practices. Ensure fidelity in instructional delivery, program implementation, and intervention support.

• Provide Coaching Support: Analyze current classroom environments to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Collaborate with teachers to set priorities for growth and develop actionable plans to address identified areas. Engage in ongoing coaching cycles with teachers to support continuous improvement, providing targeted feedback, modeling strategies, and tracking progress over time.
• Support Behavioral Interventions: Assist teachers and administrators in managing students exhibiting challenging behaviors that impact social development and academic success. Collaborate in the development and implementation of student behavior plans through direct coaching and modeling.
• Monitor and Adjust Behavior Plans: Track student progress toward behavioral goals by conducting fidelity checks on behavior plan implementation. Identify areas where staff may need additional training and collaborate with school officials to recommend adjustments or enhancements to student behavior plans as needed.
• Collaborate with School/District Personnel: Partner with Behavior Specialists and school/district administration to identify classrooms in need of additional support and design/implement a comprehensive system of assistance. Provide ongoing feedback to teachers and administrators to track progress and adjust strategies as needed.
• Assist in Behavior Management: Guide staff in defining and measuring student behaviors, using reinforcement principles, teaching new behaviors, and identifying triggers or antecedents to improve student outcomes.
• Student Engagement and Support: Engage directly with students as needed to encourage positive behavioral changes, reinforcing strategies that contribute to academic and social development.
• Ensure Confidentiality and Compliance: Maintain safeguards for the privacy and confidentiality of student information, ensuring compliance with FERPA and all federal and state confidentiality laws.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Exemplary organizational skills, detailed planning skills, and multitasking are essential.
• Abide by state statutes, school board policies and regulations.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission or employment, students, parents of elementary and secondary school students, employees, sources of referral and applicants for employment, and all professional organizations that have entered into agreements with our School District are hereby notified that our School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.