TITLE: Student Learning Coordinator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in planning and implementing training for teachers.
• Experienced Type B certified teacher who has demonstrated excellence in instruction.
• Experience in developing and improving assessments, both formative and summative, which are rigorous and aligned to state standards.
• Experience in implementing new instructional strategies that ensure students' needs are met and teachers' needs are supported.
• Experience in addressing student instructional needs based on data driven analysis and progress monitoring.
• Experience using data driven analysis to make decisions regarding student achievement and school accountability.
• Experience in coaching teachers with pedagogical strategies and best practices through model lessons, team teaching, etc.
• Expertise in learning progressions of K-12 content.

REPORTS TO: Director of Student Learning

SUPERVISES:  None

JOB GOAL: To assist in planning, organizing and implementing all educational and supportive activities to advance student achievement so students meet their college and career goals.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans and implements instructional programs in the assigned content area.
• Assists in the implementation of the parish and school mission plans.
• Facilitates parish in-services for the assigned content area.
• Assists in developing/analyzing the curriculum in the assigned content area.
• Leads teachers in the selection and implementation of effective teaching strategies according to parish and state guidelines.
• Maintains good rapport with the instructional personnel, administration, teachers, support staff, and community individuals or groups.
• Conducts a continuous evaluation of program operation in cooperation with principals and instructional staff.
• Assists with the selection and use of instructional materials.
• Attends conferences/meetings/in-services that support the assigned content area.
• Formulates with directors, supervisors and principals the instructional program based on identified goals.
• Completes all reports related to the assigned content area.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the proper authority.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Devotes time and energy effectively to the job.
• Demonstrates ability to work well with individuals and groups.
• Exercises good judgment in arriving at decisions.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide content specific classroom support via presentations, discussions and/or modeling.
• Maintains high standards of ethics, honesty and integrity in all personal and professional matters.
• Initiates and pursues programs of self-improvement through participation and involvement in professional organizations at all levels and through continuing formal and informal study.

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH:

• Sets goals and monitors growth through district Strategic Plan
• Evaluated annually by their direct supervisor 

PROFESSIONAL ETHICS (Does not require IAPs.  The deficiency in professional responsibilities shall be addressed with a progression of documentation):

• The coordinator collaborates and communicates effectively and respectfully with colleagues and the community to promote growth and to accomplish the district's mission.
• The coordinator maintains regular attendance and punctuality and notifies appropriate personnel of absences and late arrivals in a prompt manner, as per district procedures.
• The coordinator complies with all district rules and policies.
• The coordinator ensures proper care of supplies, electronics/computers and other equipment.
• The coordinator maintains his/her assigned area and its environment in a manner conducive to a professional working environment.
• The coordinator participates in activities to improve professional competence, including those activities required by the board.
• The coordinator oversees the maintenance of current records and reports as assigned.
• The coordinator projects a well-groomed, professional appearance.
• The coordinator accepts and implements assistance and resources designed to improve/enhance performance.
• The coordinator contributes to achieving the district's mission, engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities, and creates and sustains partnerships with colleagues and communities.
• The coordinator engages in self-reflection and growth opportunities to support high levels of learning for all staff and students.
• The coordinator is courteous to faculty, staff and the public.
• The coordinator recognizes and respects the rights and property of other employees and the public.
• The coordinator exhibits professional and ethical conduct.
• The coordinator exercises proper judgment and refrains from conduct which reduces or causes a loss of his/her effectiveness in the profession.
• The coordinator adheres to all deadlines set by board policy.
• The coordinator exhibits positive personal behavior and avoids improprieties or the appearance of improprieties.
• The coordinator maintains confidentiality of all matters related to student and employee matters.
• Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of a work accident to the immediate supervisor.
• Adheres to the DeSoto Parish School Board's Sexual Harassment Policy to be found at File: GAEAA.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Ten or Twelve months

EVALUATION: All certified and other professional personnel are evaluated in writing each year.

FLSA:  Exempt