PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under the supervision of Site Principals in conjunction with Education Services, the Academic Coach provides training and support to staff in the implementation of effective instructional practices. Performs essential duties according to District policies and procedures, state standards and programmatic requirements.

RESPONSIBLE TO: Site Principals in conjunction with Educational Services

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

Curriculum

• Utilize the courses of study adopted by the Salinas City Elementary School District Board of Education and State curriculum frameworks, and appropriate learning activities to teach the Common Core strategies and standards for students.
• Diagnose student needs and develop lesson plans in collaboration with teachers

 Instruction Management

• Provide training and support for classroom teachers for effective program implementation in order to maximize student learning. This training and support may include, but is not limited to:
  • Analyzing student needs and providing strategies for differentiated instruction
  • Developing Common Core lessons and individual learning plans
  • Implementing the Common Core curriculum
  • Implementing effective classroom management in order to maximize student engagement
  • Facilitate peer observation and coaching to improve teacher effectiveness
  • Conduct demonstration lessons
  • Interpret and help teacher process student data
  • Co-facilitate and support PLC or grade level meetings
  • Participate in site and/or District data team meetings

Professional Activities and Growth

• Maintain professional competence through participation in in-service activities provided by the District and other professional growth activities, keeping informed of best practices and trends
• Participate in District committees as appropriate
• Attend regular trainings and meetings as designated by Educational Services
• Participate in faculty meetings and committees, as needed or assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid California teaching credential 
• Possess a valid California driver’s license and insurable 

EXPERIENCE:

• At least five years of previous successful classroom teaching
• Experience working effectively with students using differentiated instruction
• Training in core curriculum
• Previous experience providing instructional support and professional development for teachers
• Demonstrate knowledge and experiences in research-based instructional practices

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Coaching teachers in developing models that support effective teaching strategies, with a focus on differentiation
• Knowledge of Common Core Standards and Strategies
• Curriculum, instruction, assessment, and RTI process
• District policies and procedures that govern program and curriculum
• Technology, computer software applications, and student information systems relative to instruction and administration
• California Standards for the Teaching Profession

ABILITY TO:

• Effectively plan for the differentiated needs of students
• Establish and maintain cooperative and supportive relationships with students, school personnel, district personnel, parents, co-workers, and public
• Analyze a variety of student data and provide meaningful interpretation for school staff
• Conduct demonstration lessons and non-evaluative classroom observations, and provide support to teachers using
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action as they pertain to working with adults in the coaching process and professional development
• Use technology and computer software applications as appropriate to the work environment
• Use tact, patience and courtesy when dealing with people
• Understand and be sensitive to those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Travel to sites throughout the Salinas City Elementary School District on a regular, on going basis

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Manual dexterity sufficient to write, use telephone, classroom technology (including computers)
• Ability to see for purposes of reading printed materials;
• Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels in person and/or on the telephone;
• Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation in person, on the telephone, and addressing groups;
• Physical agility to push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop and to reach above head;
• Physical mobility sufficient to move about the work environment (classroom, office, district, from school or home site-to-site;
• Physical strength sufficient to lift 25 pounds
• Physical stamina sufficient to sit, stand or walk for prolonged periods of time;
• Mental acuity to collect and interpret data, evaluate, reason, define problems, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, make valid judgments and decisions.