Instructional Coach-Literacy/Interventionist-Bamford Elementary

Responsible for coaching educators and teams to improve outcomes for students by providing job‐embedded professional development that is differentiated, collaborative, and reflective. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams and

PLC/data groups to implement School Improvement Plans; partnering with educators to sustain implementation of the Standards

Based Teaching and Learning Framework (SBTLF); and, partnering with educators so that students meet or exceed Colorado Academic Standards.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions. Frequency of duties, percent of time and work year may vary based on department or building assignment.

1. Support educators in all areas of classroom instruction and environment, including instructional strategies,

student engagement strategies, classroom management, assessment, and curriculum and partner to engage in

instructional coaching cycles.

2. Provide organized, individual, and/or group learning opportunities.

3. Design, coach, and provide support for educators to:

a. Develop instruction aligned with district and state standards.

b. Design assessment tasks that allow students to demonstrate understanding in a variety of ways  

c. Use data to give meaningful feedback and modify instruction.

4. Facilitate and participate in building PLCs/teams and provide research, tools, and resources to support school

MTSS and other student support efforts to improve student outcomes.  

5. Monitor student growth and progress, adapt support as needed, and maintain documentation pertinent to

academic, social, and emotional progress and needs of students.  

6. Collaborate:

a. With teachers, support personnel, administrators, and colleagues to enhance instruction.

b. With instructional coaches, coordinators, and other district staff.  

c. With colleagues in team and building‐based meetings and discussions.  

7. Demonstrate a commitment to:

a. Understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity.

b. Include and engage families in the student’s education.

c. Support all Poudre School District policies, procedures, and expectations.  

d. Provide personal and professional excellence.

8. Participate in:

a. Department, team, building, and district meetings and discussions.

b. Student and/or family conferences and other meetings.  

c. Social, cultural, interscholastic, and extracurricular activities.

d. Professional growth opportunities.

9. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.

10. Perform other duties as assigned.  

 Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.

 More than three years of classroom experience required.

 Instructional coaching and/or leadership experiences at school or district level preferred.  

 Valid teaching license with appropriate endorsements required.

 Criminal background check required for hire.

 CPR and First Aid certifications encouraged.

 Advanced oral and written communication skills.

 English language skills.

 Advanced interpersonal relations skills.

 Critical thinking and problem‐solving skills.

 Bilingual oral and written communication skills preferred.

 Ability to work supportively with other teachers, staff, and administrators to provide an effective learning environment.

 Ability to communicate with students, parents/guardians, staff, and community members.

 Ability to be a part of and work with a team.

 Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.

 Ability to manage multiple priorities.

 Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.  

 Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.

 Ability to and willingness to adhere to attendance requirements, including regular and punctual employee presence.

 Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures.

 Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and

educational backgrounds.

 Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize

appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

 Operating knowledge of and experience with personal computers and peripherals.

 Operating knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office and/or other department software packages.

 Operating knowledge of and experience with typical educational/instructional technology equipment and programs.  

 Operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment.

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Benefits include:  Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, as well as other optional benefit elections.