The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer. 

Duties & Responsibilities:  

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships) The Elementary Instructional Coach position encompasses support for teachers in assigned buildings, content areas, and rosters in the implementation of action items from the DCSD Growing Excellence Plans. 

• Prioritized Responsibilities:  
• Engage in Student-Centered Coaching cycles, which includes partnering with a teacher of record in a classroom for instruction, planning, and reflection. This also includes: 
• Co-planning for classroom instruction 
• Co-teaching 
• Modeling 
• Use of a Results-Based Coaching Tool 
• Feedback and reflection  
• Accompanying teachers on peer classroom visits 
• Leading professional learning 
• PLC Meetings as possible with flexible schedule 
• Additional Responsibilities: 
• Communications/scheduling/follow up 
• BSAT Meetings as possible with flexible schedule 
• PD Planning 
• Data analysis/Reporting of data 
• Maintaining required shared calendar 
• Support the implementation of Davenport's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and DCSD High Priority Initiatives for both behavior and academics. 
• Perform other duties as assigned  
• Mandatory work days outside of the normal teacher contract 
• Additional 8 days with $5,000 stipend 
• 3 years of experience teaching (required) 
• Relevant experience in the elementary field required. 
• Although the position begins July 1st, the successful candidate (will) (or may be asked to) remain in their current position until it is filled before making the full transition to the hired position 
• Endorsement required: Must hold an Elementary Iowa Teaching certificate in K-6 Teacher Elementary Classroom - 102 

Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV? ?Yes? ? No)  
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)? 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to - 

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.? 
• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture. 
• Must be able to supervise students in all types of weather. 
• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff. 
• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting. 

Special Qualification Desired: 

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.) 

• Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential 
• Excellent attendance 
• Technologically proficient 
• Strong data analysis, organizational and leadership skills 
• Able to work as a team member 
• Possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse faculty 
• Be willing to be an "active" participant in early literacy, MTSS, PBIS, NIET Rubric, CLR, and CTT staff development, collaboration, curriculum adoption support, and implementation of strategies when appropriate 

Work Environment:?? 
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.? Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)? 

• Noise level is quiet to loud.? 
• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.? 
• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.? 
• Substance-free environment.? 
• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.? 
• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of students.?