Summary

TOSA/Teacher on Special Assignments | Elementary | Richfield Dual Language School | Available: 07/01/2024 | Closing: 04/05/2024

Description

Richfield Public Schools is currently accepting applications for an Instructional Coach for the 2024-25 school year at Richfield Dual Language Elementary. The role of the Instructional Coach is to build the capacity of teachers to implement evidence-based instruction, increase student engagement, and improve student achievement. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Use a variety of strategies to establish rapport and trust with coachees; adhere to standards of confidentiality
  • Provide support and assistance to teachers in the full implementation of the district’s adopted curricula/programs
  • Assist teachers in appropriately pacing instruction
  • Assist individual teachers and teacher teams in analyzing varied assessment data to inform classroom or grade-level decision making
  • Advocate for equity by collaborating with all stakeholders to identify the instructional practices that will help teachers meet the needs of all learners, especially underserved students
  • Serve as a resource in identifying appropriate tiered interventions within a Multi-Tiered System of Support framework
  • Facilitate professional development sessions and learning academies
  • Provide comprehensive individual and team coaching in evidence-based practices through action planning, co-planning, observing, modeling, and co-teaching that is differentiated to meet professional learning needs
  • Serve as a leader on instructional leadership teams and school/district committees, including the District Staff Development Committee
  • Prepare forms, records, and reports as directed
  • Attend meetings and trainings as directed
  • Reflect on coaching practices and engage in continuous improvement to meet the diverse needs of teachers
  • Complete other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education
  • Current Minnesota K-6 Elementary Education Licensure
  • Bilingual in English & Spanish
  • Previous experience in an elementary school setting
  • Previous experience as an instructional coach or leader of adult learning preferred

Application Deadline:  We are no longer accepting applications for this position. 

We offer a competitive salary and benefits program to employees in our district, which includes medical, dental and vision benefits, state retirement programs, retirement funding through a 403(b) program. Detailed information regarding salary and benefits are included with the Teacher Master Agreement.