QUALIFICATIONS:

1. 5+ years of classroom experience;
2. Advanced degree or coursework related to instruction;
3. Deep knowledge of instructional practices;
4. Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills;
5. Interpersonal skills (communication, problem solving, conflict management, collaboration) to share research-based instructional approaches and provide advice, mentoring, and coaching to teachers and administrators; and
6. Strong organizational skills.

REPORTS TO:     Site Principal

SUPERVISES:      N/A

JOB OVERVIEW:  The work of an Instructional Coach will project a positive, proactive, and professional approach to the schools in which he/she works.  The Instructional Coach will help support an environment with a focus on math, best-practice instruction, classroom management, and overall effective instruction. The coach will establish a rapport and maintain constructive interaction with teachers, teams, and administrators.

RESPONSIBILTIES

• Research and provide content knowledge and resources to staff about learning and teaching such as teaching strategies, assessment techniques interpretation of assessment/data analysis.
• Research and prepare materials for the use by district, departments, schools, and teachers.
• Research and provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative instructional practices through various activities as:

             Individual discussions (informal and formal)

             Coaching sessions

             Demonstration lessons with pre- and post-discussion/analysis

             Professional learning groups

             Staff meetings

             Well-planned professional development programs encouraging lifelong learning 

• Maintain a schedule and paperwork consistently, appropriately, and in a timely manner
• Maintain a collection of professional learning materials reflecting current research
• Maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms
• Coordinate/facilitate instructional material pilots and implementation
• Participate in School Improvement meetings to support school and district goals
• Meet with district and building-level leadership on a regular basis
• Follow all state laws, Oklahoma State Department of Education policies and procedures, and Enid Board of Education policies and procedures.
• Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 179-Day Contract –Exempt

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Sit or stand for long periods of time
2. Speak, hear, see, stand and walk
3. Stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach overhead
4. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
5. Manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment
6. Travel between buildings, when needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:   Duties are primarily performed inside a classroom area;
however, supervision of students outside of the school may be required as well.

EVALUATION:      In accordance with Board Policy and appropriate procedural regulations.  The Superintendent or designee will be responsible for completing the evaluation.

SALARY RANGE:    179-day teacher contract in accordance with certified salary scale.

BENEFITS:            This position includes fully-funded health insurance for the employee that may be waived for additional salary, if preferred. Retirement is also paid.

The Responsibilities and Physical Requirements listed above represent a summary of the essential functions of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation.  This job description does not necessarily include all activities that the incumbent may be asked to perform.  Additional responsibilities, tasks, and other duties may be assigned as needed.  As an equal opportunity employer, Enid Public Schools will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities the ability to perform their job duties/functions.