Title:
Instructional Coach (Dual Language) - Elementary | Work Unit:
Ramirez Thomas Elementary School | Reports To:
Principal(s) |
Contract Length:
9 month
| Pay Schedule:
Teacher | Overtime Status:
Exempt |
Hours:
7 hours per day
| Union Status:
NEA | Licensure:
NMPED Teacher Level II or Level III
Bilingual Endorsement |
Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.
General Function:
Work closely with the building administration, and teachers. Will help guide the implementation of a school's dual language model (50/50, 80/20, simultameous, sequential, etc.), ensuring it aligns with the Guiding Principles of Dual Language, and SFPS' best practices for dual language instruction. Work with teachers on a weekly basis to observe, model, and give feedback on instruction in both English and Spanish. Monthly training and supoprt will be provided by the Language & Culture and the Curriculum and Instruction departments.
Education/Training/Experience
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in education. NMPED level 2 teaching license with a Bilingual endorsement. Strong understanding of dual language instruction, and 5+ years working in a dual language setting. Must be fully bilingual in English/Spanish and feel comfortable coaching and teaching in both languages.
Preferred: Level 3A teacher license. Previous instructional and/or data coaching experience. Training in a continuous improvement cycle.
Knowledge/Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of dual language education, pedagogy and instruction. Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate and influence teaching practice and school level instructional decisions. Ability to work, model, and coach teachers on best practices and interventions within literacy development in two languages. Trained in and able to conduct meetings following a continuous improvement cycle. Ability to lead analysis and discussion of student performance in Professional Learning Communities. Strong understanding and ability to have teachers reflect upon their teaching practice and their student data.
Essential Job Functions
All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District. Current essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Continuously observe, give actional feedback, and facilitate reflective conversations with dual language teachers in English and Spanish.
- Help plan and implement instruction in two languages according to the school’s dual language model.
- Mentor and coach teachers in the interpretation of student data (interim and teacher formative).
- Develop and provide professional development to teachers on best instructional practices in a dual language setting.
- Use a continuous improvement cycle to work with teachers on using data to inform instruction.
- Use data to guide a reflective conversational process when coaching and mentoring teachers.
- Participate in school leadership team meetings.
- Participate in district data presentations / professional developments in order to align the district and the school initiatives.
- Meet on a monthly basis with the Language and Culture & Curriculum and Instruction departments to participate in professional development.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Salary Range:
Based on education, experience, and level of NM Teaching License.
Tier 2 License: $60,000+
Tier 3 License: $70,000+
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):
Standard office equipment including computers, phones, copy machines, etc. Automobile travel to school sites and/or meetings may be required. Digital interactive board, document camera, and various computer programs (Google Apps for Education, Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, Power Point, Adobe Photoshop, PowerSchool, etc.).
Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
Regularly required to stand; move throughout offices and classrooms; communicate verbally and electronically; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Occasionally required to sit, climb, and balance, and drive. Occasionally required to lift or exert force of up to 50 pounds. Must have the ability to travel to various school sites or meetings throughout the community.
Environmental Conditions:
Most work is performed in an indoor setting with long periods of sitting and extensive computer and phone usage. Requires light physical exertion, including some walking, bending, reaching and lifting. Some travel to various district sites.
Personal Accountability: - Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
- Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
- Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
- Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
- Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/special application.
- Protects the District’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
- Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury
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