Instructional Excellence RAiSE Coach, Elementary- (Pool posting, location to be determined)

JOB SUMMARY: As a catalyst for growth, work to support the components of the RAiSE (a Responsive, Affirming, innovative, Student-Centered Support for Educators) program. Provide job-embedded professional learning to staff at assigned school(s) by working collaboratively with teachers and building administrators to provide learning opportunities that promote the district’s core values, vision, mission, strategic plan, and student-centered Instructional Excellence model. As a culturally responsive, student-centered, instructional leader, use a variety of coaching models to support teachers in becoming more effective.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required


• Bachelor's degree


• Five (5) years of professional work experience 


• Strong communication, organization, and human relations skills


• Ability to consistently demonstrate a high degree of professionalism


• Ability to maintain and promote a focus on continual growth


• Ability to align curriculum and assessments with state content standards


• Ability to support programs designed to increase student achievement


• Ability to assume leadership in the development and communication of programs and curriculum


• Ability and desire to work as a team member


• Ability to actively participate in a Professional Learning Community


• Ability to understand, appreciate, and make accommodations for student diversity


• Ability to serve as a role model and an innovative and creative learner with an insatiable thirst for knowledge that stays on the cutting edge of instructional practice and pedagogy


• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required for hire

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds)


• Primarily works indoors


• Typically a moderate noise level


• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization


• Normal classroom environment


• Normal school district environment


• Prolonged standing and walking


• Frequent bending and reaching


• Occasional lifting, pulling, and pushing


• Speaking and hearing


• Visual concentration


• Eye/hand coordination


• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard


• Concentrated reading/writing/mathematics

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.

• Formal education beyond a Bachelor’s degree in curriculum and instruction


• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds


• Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement