TITLE:                        Instructional Coach/Enrichment Specialist

Reports To:           Principal
Supervises:           Students
Department:          Building
Classification:       Teacher
Work Year:             180 days
Contract Dates:     School year inclusive
FLSA Status:          Exempt
Evaluation:             Per GEA Contract
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QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Hold Illinois Educator Certification Correct and Current Endorsements for Grades K-4 & Meet all Highly Qualified Status Requirements (reading endorsement and/or reading specialist preferred but not necessary)
2. Have a record of successful teaching experience
3. Have at least 3 years teaching experience with primary-age children
4. Experience preferred using DIBELS, MAP, STAR, and 95% Group

REPORTS TO:           Building Principal

 
 
JOB GOAL: Gavin South Middle School seeks a dynamic Instructional Coach to support teachers. The coach will work closely with the administration to provide professional development and in-classroom support for teachers. Additionally, a part of this job will be to support the enrichment needs of our 2nd through 4th grade students at Gavin Central Elementary School.
 
 
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Models instructional strategies in classrooms
2. Teach enrichment classes to 2-4 grade students in need of deeper learning opportunities in order to expand curriculum.
3. Co-plan and help with literacy strategy integration
4. Co-teaching at times with classroom teachers
5. Assists with the implementation of the District MTSS plan.
6. Co-teaching at times during core reading and math tiered MTSS instructional blocks.
7. Implementation of professional learning at the building level around literacy skills and strategies.
8. Support and help to enhance the implementation of district curriculum
9. Become an active member of building and district leadership teams
10. Works with first year teachers as a mentor
11. Organize, plan, and lead family reading opportunities throughout the school year
12. Plan, implement, and follow through with training to support teacher based teams
13. Increase the quality/consistency/effectiveness of classroom instruction
14. Ensures implementation of adopted curriculum to meet the needs of all students
15. Ensures that student achievement data drives instructional decisions in classrooms
16. Expands teacher's use of a variety of resources to improve instruction
17. At times works directly with students to meet learning goals
18. Cultivates a culture that is positive, values others, and supports innovation
19. Demonstrates evidence of good interpersonal skills with colleagues
20. All duties associated with being an instructional coach and/or assigned by the building principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:     Teachers Contract (GEA) � Article VI (Working Conditions), Teachers Handbook � p. 4 & 24 (Hours & Work Year), Extended Paid Days as Assigned by the Administration

To apply:  Please complete the online application and attach the required documents.
GAVIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 37 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.