Instructional Coach

POSITION LOCATION:  Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC), with placement at Educational Learning Centers in Cosmos, Marshall, Montevideo, New London, Pipestone, and Windom, MN.

 
POSITION SUMMARY:  The Instructional Coach plays an important role in the development of SWWC educator supports. The Instructional Coach is a point of contact for the educator that provides support in the areas of classroom management, curriculum, instructional strategies, student supports and other aspects of concern. The Instructional Coach will participate in continuous professional development, as outlined by the New Teacher Center, which is designed to deliver evidence based processes to support the educator in acquiring effective instructional strategies and professional goals.
 
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:  Promote growth and development of educator(s) to improve student learning; Ability to collaborate and maintain confidential relationships with administrators and educators;  Enhance educators’ planning, instruction, and content knowledge;  Responsible for meeting with and supporting assigned educators for the agreed-upon time frame; Acts as a resource and guide; Work closely with the agency staff through phone contact, personal conferences and group meetings; Significant travel required;  Provides good public relations and customer service with member districts, staff, parents and the general public; Follows all policies and regulations; Regular and prompt attendance is essential and performs other duties as assigned.
 
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s degree required with MN licensure from Department of Education.  Must have completed New Teacher Center Instructional Coach Training requirements. Valid driver’s license.
 
CONTRACT/SALARY:  185-day contract for 2024-2025 school year.  Beginning salary dependent upon education, qualifications and experience.  Excellent fringe benefits. Position to begin August 6, 2024.
 
APPLICATION MATERIALS:  Complete online application at http://www.swwc.org/application and include cover letter, application form, copies of licenses (if applicable), college transcripts, resume, and two letters of reference. 
 
QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION/REQUEST COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION/REQUEST AN ACCOMMODATION: Contact Kari Bailey, Staffing Coordinator at 507-828-6374 or kari.bailey@swwc.org
 
QUESTIONS ABOUT POSITION:  Contact Jennifer Kimman at 507-476-2522 or jennifer.kimman@swwc.org
 
DUE DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  Position will remain open until filled.
 
WHAT IS THE SWWC?  The Southwest West Central Service Cooperative is a regional service agency committed to advancing the work of our members (schools, cities, counties, and other governmental agencies).  With a focus on service, integrity, sincerity and collaboration, we are committed to building relationships with our members to ensure we are a collaborative partner providing exceptional services, innovative solutions and proactive support. Our vision is to create a future where children, families schools and communities learn, succeed and thrive. Authorized by MN Statute as a regional resource for our members; we are a public agency that provides a comprehensive range of educational and administrative programs and services to our members.
 
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:  It is the policy of the Southwest West Central Service Cooperative (SWWC) to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.
 
DIVERSITY STATEMENT:   SWWC’s mission is to support and enhance the work of our members by providing programs and services to meet their needs.  To support and enhance all of our members, we need to embrace and celebrate all of our members.  SWWC works to identify unique frameworks within the various communities we serve and actively responds by adjusting our practices to meet the ever changing needs.  We strive to recruit diverse and inclusive teams that will have a positive impact on our programs and services and help us better serve our members, customers and employees.