IMESD Instructional Coach - this posting is for a full time 205 day position with a start date of 7/1/2022

SUMMARY:

The job of an IMESD Instructional Coach is to build strong relationships with regional teachers and administrators to support instructional best practices and teacher growth. An instructional coach will support teachers in designing systems, structures, and instructional practices through an embedded one-on-one coaching cycle process and well as through regional supports.

This position will be based in Umatilla County.

KNOWLEDGE:

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility and essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Individual will hold a valid driver’s license and have reliable, insured transportation for travel between all 18 component districts in the InterMountain region.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• TSPC certification in teaching
• Master’s degree in an education related field preferred
• Familiarity content and curriculum from a range of grade levels and programs, elementary preferred
• Dyslexia training preferred, full training as a dyslexia trainer strongly preferred
• Minimum of 7 years teaching experience
• Minimum 3 years experience in a teacher leadership role preferred
• Bilingual preferred

SKILLS:

• Ability to work well with others; Focuses on resolving conflict, maintain confidentiality, listen to others without interrupting, keeps emotions under control, remains open to others’ ideas and contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team; Focuses on resolving conflict, maintain confidentiality, listen to others without interrupting, keeps emotions under control, remains open to others’ ideas and contributes to building a positive team spirit
• Ability to communicate fluently in English, verbally and in writing; Ability to communicate fluently in Spanish preferred
• Ability to effectively present information and respond verbally, in writing to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints from parents, administrators, school staff, community partners and the general public
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations;
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals, speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribe style and format
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts draw valid conclusions; Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• General knowledge of computer usage and ability to use word processing, database and multimedia software; Email and the Internet
• Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to agency records and data, student families, colleagues, or district patrons; Use or relay personal and agency information only in the course of performing assigned responsibilities and in the best interest of the individuals involved
• Exhibit cultural competency and sensitivity with the ability to communicate effectively with all cultural groups

RESPONSIBILITIES and ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Meets the standards of Competent and Ethical Performance as outlined in Oregon Administrative Rules (ORS 584-020-000 to 584-020-0045. The following are the Responsibilities and Essential Functions of teacher duties; however, any one position may not cover all responsibilities and essential functions and may not cover all duties an employee is expected to perform.

• Implement coaching cycle- pre-meeting, observation, and follow up- with all assigned teachers
• Facilitate learning walk opportunities, co-teach, or model lessons when needed specific to needs of assigned teacher
• Ability to implement gradual release model of support
• Support teachers in utilizing classroom data to inform instruction
• Document coaching cycle and keep a shared calendar with other ICs in the region
• Provide multiple modalities of personal connection: face-to-face, video, email, and other means of engaging in support
• Provide technology-based instructional support as needed with teacher: Apple products, Google, and various hardware and software
• Meet regularly with Teaching and Learning team to coordinate training and instructional support efforts region-wide
• Collaborate and problem solve with teachers, administrators, and other school staff members
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Superintendent

EFFORT:

Mental:

• Make decisions, assess risk, perform complex work and proceed with insufficient information
  • Ongoing shifts in priority and demands require the need for review and integration of diversified functions and interests

Work Place:

• Perform multiple tasks simultaneously
• Comply with IMESD Performance Standards
• Work effectively with and responds to people from diverse culture or backgrounds

• Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean, and appropriate professional manner for the assignment and work setting
  • Confer regularly with immediate supervisor
  • Use and maintain IMESD building property, equipment and materials appropriately
  • Follow all IMESD policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority
  • Maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to data, students, parents, staff or IMESD patrons
  • Fulfill duties associated with Mandatory Reporting for suspected child abuse or neglect.
  • Develop job skills necessary to meet changes in the position
  • Have regular and punctual attendance at work and work activities, is punctual in meeting deadlines, attending meetings and following schedules, and solicits feedback to improve performance
  • This position will require travel to and from school locations in the IMESD service area and may be required to travel on overnight assignments

Physical:

• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the responsibilities and essential functions of this job.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In 8-hour workday, this job requires:

R - Rarely (Less than .5 hrs per day) O - Occasionally (.5 – 2.5 hrs per day)

F - Frequently (2.5 – 5.5 hrs per day) C - Continually (5.5 – 8 hrs per day)

NA – Not Applicable

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WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position involves working at IMESD campuses and/or Districts in the IMESD service area.

• This position is a full time, 190 day, ten month position. The typical workweek is M-F, 8 hours a day. There will be occasional prolonged and/or irregular hours.

• Any changes in contract days will be stipulated in each individual contract. Salary and benefits to be established by the IMESD Licensed Association in accordance with negotiated agreement with the IMESD Board of Directors. Schedule and assignments to be established by Directors and /or Assistant Superintendent

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Employee Unit: IMESD Licensed Association

Pay Grade: Column 1 - Step 1 to Column 6 - Step 16

Approved by: Aimee VanNice, HR Director

Last revised: April 6, 2022