GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under the supervision of the appropriate supervisor, a team of instructional coaches contributes to the development, coordination, implementation, and on-going evaluation of literacy, mathematics, and technology initiatives. They support the Instructional Improvement Officers, Principals, Curriculum Facilitators, and Teachers in all instructional initiatives. Also, the Instructional Coaches assist the curriculum team and school administration with staff development programming and work closely with first year teachers in the district.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

preferred masters degree with emphasis on the area of specialty, curriculum, or administration.
Proven record of excellence as a classroom teacher with predictive characteristics of an outstanding administrator.
Experience as a presenter in staff development programs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a teaching certificate from the State of North Carolina.
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, copiers, calculators, etc.
Must be physically able to operate a motor vehicle.
Must be able to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, and pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Light Work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Masterful knowledge of literacy, mathematics or technology curriculum and best practices.
Highly developed presentation skills
Knowledge of effective staff development models that lead to increased student achievement
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Considerable human relations and human development skills
Demonstrated leadership ability
Good technical skills with technology and presentation tools
Ability to use common office machines and popular computer-driven word processing, spreadsheet and file maintenance programs
Ability to collect and analyze statistical data
Ability to maintain complete and accurate records and statistics and to develop meaningful reports from that information
Ability to plan and evaluate strategies for improving instruction
Ability to exercise considerable tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the public
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments

DISCLAIMER

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job