School Improvement Coach (End-Dated)
Category:
Certified Support
Job Function:
Certified Support Staff
Department:
GLOBAL IMPACT ACADEMY
Summary
Works with teachers and students in Title I schools to improve the quality of teaching and students learning in any of the core content areas (reading, language arts, math, science, or social studies) with a focus on reading/language arts or math. This position is grant-funded and thereby staffed year-to-year
Essential Duties
- Assists teachers and grade level teams with the implementation of the Georgia Standards of Excellence
- Works with teachers to improve classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods
- Analyzes student and teacher test data to determine teaching and learning effectiveness for each concept taught
- Analyzes student test data and advise teachers and appropriate staff of trends, outcomes, needs and effective practices
- Recommends changes to current practices, approaches,
- methods, strategies, and assessments as needed Demonstrates, monitors, and evaluates the application of effective teaching strategies
- Recommends best practices to achieve the desired student learning outcomes
- Serves as the liaison for professional learning between Title I/Curriculum and the school
- Coordinates site-based professional learning activities as needed
- Conducts professional development at the school as needed
- Informs faculty of professional development opportunities
- Participates in periodic professional learning activities
- Performs other Title I duties as assigned by the Principal or Title I Grant Manager
Required Education
For Elementary: Bachelor’s Degree , preferably in Elementary Education
For Middle or High School Math: Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Mathematics; For Secondary Reading and Language Arts: Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in Reading, English or Language Arts
Certification/Licensure
For Elementary: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Early Childhood Education for Elementary School
Middle School Math: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Middle Grades Mathematics (4-8) or Mathematics (6-12)
Middle School Reading or Language Arts: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Reading (P-12), Middle Grades Reading (4-8), Middle School Language Arts (4-8), or English (6-12)
Completion of LETRS training preferred for Middle School Reading and Language Arts
High School Math: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Mathematics (6-12)
High School Reading and Language Arts: Must hold or be eligible for a valid and clear teaching certificate in Reading (P-12) or English (6-12)
Completion of LETRS training preferred for High School Reading and Language Arts
Experience Qualifications
Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience required
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Must have professional knowledge and proven use of effective teaching strategies and professional knowledge of curriculum-based assessments
- Strong desire to work with at-risk students and developing teachers
- Ability to communicate with adults and student learners at all ability levels
- High technological skill level required
- Demonstrated ability to work with personal and confidential information
- Must be able to successfully manage multiple tasks, projects and responsibilities
- Must be able to collaborate effectively with District and school personnel, the general public, and work with diverse groups of people
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills both orally and in writing
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Demands
- Routine physical activity associated with normal office environment
Posting ID:
29419
Nearest Major Market: Atlanta