Lower School Instructional Coach

Description

POSITION PURPOSE: To provide teacher support with best practices in classroom instruction, planning and overall classroom environment to ensure student academic success.

DIRECT REPORT: Head of Lower School

POSITION OUTCOMES & EXPECTATIONS:

• Design and implement professional development learning opportunities for faculty and administrators as needed
• Model effective and differentiated instruction for teachers which has a high impact on student learning and achievement
• Build strong relationships with faculty across all disciplines
• Create a process for ongoing classroom observation and coaching with faculty

? Provide meaningful feedback on lesson plan, classroom experience, and coaching shortly after the observation

• Assist teachers in aligning their instruction with strong teaching methods, standards, and student data
• Increase teacher effectiveness by improving the quality of teaching and learning through ongoing support to teachers
• Equip staff with resources and skills needed to implement effective instructional practices
• Provide extra support for new teachers, especially as they onboard their first year at CPA.
• Assist teachers and school leaders with implementing instructional decisions based on student data
• Provide support to teachers and administrators in analyzing student data 
• Support the development of high quality professional learning communities
• Keep up to date on best practices and new educational research that supports them

Requirements

Knowledge

• Understand the Christian view of the world and life as it relates to classroom instruction
• Know the developmental characteristics of fourteen to eighteen -year-olds.
• Know how to collaborate effectively
• Know the principles of teamwork/organizational structures

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required 
• Master’s degree in education strongly preferred

Experience

• Five or more years of experience in the classroom as an instructional leader
• Experience as a school administrator highly valued

Skills and Abilities

• Be able to work collaboratively with faculty and administration to accomplish lower school benchmarks and goals
• Possess strong interpersonal relationship skills
• Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills
• Possess proficient computer and technology skills
• Possess ability to evaluate academic needs

Requirements

Committed to performing his/her duties in accordance with the stated mission and purpose of the school, Christ Presbyterian Academy Policy and Procedure Manual, CPA 101, and the Westminster Confession of Faith. All employees must be evangelical Christians and active members of an evangelical Christian church.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. The position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Christ Presbyterian Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, military status, or other protected classes as prohibited by law, excluding religion. The Academy reserves the right to make employment decisions on the basis of the individual’s religion.