Job Description
CONNALLY INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT JOB TITLE: Learning Coach WAGE/HOUR: Professional/Exempt REPORTS TO: Campus Principal PAY GRADE: Teacher Pay Scale DEPARTMENT: Elementary/Secondary DAYS: 187 FUND FEDERALLY FUNDED : The salary for this position is partially paid with federal funds. Federally funded positions are supplemental and therefore subject to federal funds. ROLE AND PURPOSE: The Learning Coach (LC) will play a critical role in supporting teachers, enhancing instructional practices, and promoting student success. The LC will implement new exciting opportunities to collaborate with educators, provide instructional guidance, and contribute to the implementation of innovative teaching strategies within a supportive educational environment. Learning Coaches are strong teachers who deliver targeted, purposeful, and differentiated instruction to students. The LC will play a critical role in supporting teachers via push-in or pull-out support. By providing individualized academic support, the LC will play a pivotal role in ensuring that every student can succeed. This position is dedicated to working directly with students. QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification: Bachelor's Degree required Certified in the area assigned (ELAR or Math) ESL Certification is preferred Experience: Minimum three years of classroom teaching experience with strong instructional skills, demonstrated through proven academic outcomes SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS: Ability to intervene with small groups of identified students around academic standards Deep content knowledge in ELAR or Math with an achievement and outcomes orientation Strong instructional and classroom management skills High level of personal organization and planning Ability to inspire, motivate, and engage children Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software applications Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, plan effectively, and meet deadlines Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact and collaborate professionally with individuals at all levels Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and adaptability in a dynamic work environment Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive information with integrity Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service-oriented approach Flexibility to handle changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: I. INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT Student support (in collaboration with the classroom teacher and in a small group settings) Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student's culture, learning styles, special needs and socio-economic background Utilize materials and resources that support learning objectives and address students' varying learning styles and special needs Establish and maintain a positive and safe learning environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process and self-directed in high interest research and/or problem-based learning Assist with the development and implementation of student support and/or self-directed learning plans Monitor and communicate the progress of identified students Create structures for students to showcase their learning to the community, including parents, staff, and professionals Support student independence and learning with acceleration support to help them achieve meets expectations in a learning and/or innovation lab Support the implementation of all classroom expectations for the classroom environment and instructional cycle Support teachers with timely transitions, i.e., start and stop, and transition to and from intervention and/or extension Support teachers with grading and organizing student work on a weekly basis Collaborate with teachers to enhance instructional strategies, differentiation, and assessment practices Support the implementation of curriculum plans aligned with state standards and district initiatives Collaborate with teachers to analyze student data and identify areas for instructional improvement Collaborate with teachers, instructional