Multi-Language Learner Coach - Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District : Job Details

FUNCTIONAL PURPOSEThe Instructional Coach is responsible for providing consultative and direct support to schools through school-based instructional leadership teams (ILTs) and school-based coaches (ie: Assistant Principal for Instruction, Instructional Facilitators, Multi-Classroom Leaders, school-based literacy coaches, etc.) to accelerate exemplary instructional practices for increased student learning and achievement. The primary duties of instructional coaches are to provide leadership to school-based instructional leadership teams to support improved teaching and learning, Curriculum and Assessment Development, Instructional coaching, and professional development.GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Forms relationships with area teams and school-based instructional leadership teams (ILTs) and school-based coaches to create safe spaces for growth and reflection that ensure trust and garner confidentiality while supporting instructional leaders.
• Facilitates respectful crucial conversations that foster growth
• Holds self and others accountable to instructional standards and district and state policies, missions, and goals
• Works with Area Superintendents, Directors of School Improvement, Instructional Services Directors, and Area Teams to support school improvement and align coaching support

• Collaborates with school administrators and school-based instructional leadership teams (ILTs) regularly for reflection and planning regarding curriculum and instruction.
• Creates a communication and collaboration cadence for Area Coaching Team to support school improvement, problem solve, identify specific instructional and content support needs, review data and provide constructive feedback, and celebrate successes.
• Co-collaborates with area superintendents, Instructional Services directors, School Improvement Directors, and ILTs to prioritize school support needs
• In consultation with ILTs and school-based leaders, creates a support schedule to maximize school support through direct and consultative support.
• Co-plans Professional Learning Team (PLT) meetings with PLT leaders.
• Collaboratively plans lessons and units with ILTs and facilitates sharing.
• Conferences with individuals (instructional leadership team) regarding curriculum and instructional initiatives.
• Participates in learning walks with district and school-based leadership to reflect on support and implementation

• Consults with ILTs and school-based coaches for the purpose of analyzing, interpreting, and utilizing test data for curriculum planning and re-teaching.
• Coaches teams through data analysis and problem-solving protocols.
• Works collaboratively as a member of an area team to assess and respond to school needs.

• Develops and recommends curriculum and instructional support resources.
• Supports development of assessment items and provides professional developments to ILTs to use data to inform instruction through the creation of formative assessments.
• Develop and maintain district-level curriculum supports (UPOs, Canvas Pages, etc...)

• Shares exemplary practices; provides models and examples.
• Models effective lesson planning, implementation, and reflective teaching for PLTs, ILTs, school-based coaches, in service of building the capacity of multi-teachers and school leaders.
• Support schools with use of approved core instructional resources such as pacing guides, locally developed curriculum guides, manipulatives, etc.

• Develops and provides on-going professional development for instructional staff to meet student learning objectives at both the school and district level.
• Plans, facilitates, and monitors professional development activities (large and small groups) based on student outcome data.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and success in working with ML students in a mainstream, dual language or English as a Second Language setting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of WIDA English Language Development standards and pedagogy.
• Deep knowledge and experience in ML research/evidence based instructional practice, assessment driven instruction.
• Knowledge of effective teaching practices and classroom management.
• Knowledge of appropriate ML instructional strategies.
• Knowledge of problem techniques and ability to guide teacher in implementing solutions.
• Familiarity with district resources, curriculum, and initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing.
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills.

REQUIRED DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Shares exemplary practices; provides models and examples.
• ML Data Compliance and Equity - Evaluation.
• Conducts demonstration lessons in content areas.
• Title III budget and recurring audits.
• Imagine Learning Program management.
• Models effective lesson planning, implementation, and reflective teaching.
• Recruitment and training of ESL and bilingual teachers. (Visa program)
• Collaboratively plans lessons and units with school level administrators and teachers; facilitates sharing.
• Provides training for, and monitors the use of, instructional materials such as pacing guides, locally developed curriculum guides, manipulatives, etc.
• Plans, facilitates, and monitors professional development activities (large and small group).
• Consults with school level administrators and teachers for the purpose of analyzing, interpreting, and utilizing test data for curriculum planning and re-teaching.
• Facilitates collaborations, sharing of ideas, and celebration of successes.
• Provides academic resources.
• Collaborates with school administrators regularly for reflection and planning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum: Bachelor's Degree in Education or another related field
• Desirable: Master's Degree or above in Education or another related field
• ESL or Dual Language licensure.
• Minimum: Five years of successful teaching experience.
• Desirable: Five years of successful teaching experience with ML students.
• Experience with digital teaching and learning integration.
• Valid Driver's License

Pay Grade - Certified Pay Schedule - 12 Month PositionPHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FREQUENCY C - Constant F - Frequent O - Occasional I - Infrequent NR - Not RequiredPHYSICAL ACTIVITY FREQUENCY C - Constant F - Frequent O - Occasional I - Infrequent NR - Not Required Climbing/Balancing I Lifting/Carrying O up to 30 lbs. Crawling/Kneeling I Grasping/Twisting O Walking F Reaching F Running I Pushing/Pulling O Standing F Fingering/Typing F Sitting F Driving F requires driving car between sites Bending/Stooping O Others:In compliance with Federal Law, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability.