Equity-Based Instruction Coach

Job Summary
An Instructional Coach based in Equity supports teaching staff in fostering a racially equitable, anti-racist, and inclusive learning environments for all scholars; work collaboratively with the building principal to support the development and delivery of effective instructional strategies in applying curricular, instructional, and assessment expertise into action; provides supports in coaching and building capacity to staff to use culturally responsive teaching, unites all building programs and staff using one overarching school-wide vision.
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with grade level and/or department members to identify opportunities for improvement regarding curriculum, instructional strategies, learner outcomes, student wellness, content standards, scheduling efficiency, and assessments.
• Provide verbal and/or written communication to/from colleagues regarding information relevant to the implementation of the school-wide model and framework, Minnesota content standards, federal and state mandates, learner outcomes, and district-developed student assessments.
• Assist principal with the development of school improvement plans.
• Assist principal and staff in implementing student achievement strategies as found in school improvement plans.
• Plan staff development throughout the school year that is in line with school improvement goals.
• Participate in and assist with managing staff development and school improvement budgets.
• Work to place/align content standards that have been assigned to a curricular area in grade levels and/or courses.  
• Serve as liaison to grade level and/or department(s) in the building.
• Support building colleagues in the implementation of approved curricula.
• Assist the orientation and support throughout the year of new staff and staff in new teaching assignments.
• Ability to meet after school, outside of student contact time.
• Ability to attend planning meetings in Summer to establish building goals and school improvement plans.

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of culturally responsive teaching strategies, critical race theory, White privilege, and educational equity
• Experience implementing Culturally Responsive Teaching strategies
• Demonstrated knowledge of designing and providing adult learning
• Experience coaching and facilitation skills
• Exemplary planning and organizational skills
• Experience working with diverse populations of students
• Understanding and experience in using student data to guide instruction
• Well versed in the research, theory and practices of content instruction
• Possesses qualities of a life-long learner  
• Ability to develop and foster effective working relationships with students, staff, administrators, parents, and the community.
• Maintain professional composure while dealing with a variety of personalities and situations.
• Show initiative, function as a self-starter, and be solution focused.
• Thorough understanding of curriculum, standards, and best practices.
• Know, interpret, and follow District and school policy.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor

 
Education/Certification Requirements

• Current teaching license issued by MN Department of Education.

 
Experience Requirements

• Coaching experience preferred
• Inquiry-based framework experience preferred 

 
Competencies and/or Values Common to All Positions

• A clear and demonstrated commitment to the District mission, which is to ensure high quality, innovative, and challenging education where all learners are valued and respected.
• Perform assigned responsibilities in a manner consistent with the building and district’s established core values.
• Advance the mission and values of the building and district through careful attention to the key issues of learning, environment, and resources.

 
FTE: 0.167
Salary: Follows the HEA Union Contract.