Instructional Coach (Science)

NOLA Public Schools VisionThe vision of the NOLA Public Schools is that every student receives a high-quality education that fosters their individual capabilities, while ensuring that they thrive, achieve physical and mental wellness, and are prepared for civic, social, and economic success. 
Position Summary Under the leadership of the School Principal, the Instructional Coach provides support and guidance to enhance teachers' instructional practices and improve student learning outcomes. This position will work with school administration and staff to identify professional development needs and learning opportunities. This individual will support the staff in effectively establishing, measuring, and meeting student achievement targets.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Conducts classroom observations to assess teaching practices; Provide constructive and actionable feedback to teachers based on observations that correlate with the school’s program and the district’s framework;  
• Develops, revises, and refines curriculum in accordance with aims and goals of the school district through identified processes and/or as directed;  
• Analyzes student performance data and assessment results to identify areas for improvement; Work with teachers to develop strategies for addressing student learning needs.  
• Identifies curriculum resources needed, including textbooks, supplies, materials, equipment in addition to participating in recommendations for their selection, including chairing textbook adoption committees; Assists staff in understanding and implementing the curriculum;  
• Acts as an instructional leader in a curriculum area (or curricula areas), as well as a major resource to administrators, department heads, team leaders, chairpersons and teachers on theory practice and trends in content areas;  
• Develops and evaluates educational goals and objectives through the progress of students and variables that affect performance such as economic conditions, program and staff development needs, and other factors;  
• Ensures consistent system-wide implementation, maintenance and support of programs and supports instruction while serving as a monitor, consultant/advisor, observer, demonstrator and change agent;  
• Assists in the facilitation and presentation of professional development activities based upon the school’s program;  
• Assists in the administration, disaggregation and interpretation of assessment data to “build capacity” of staff and makes recommendations to teachers and school-site administrator(s) for modification of instructional strategies to improve student performance;  
• Remains knowledgeable of national, state, and local content standards and benchmarks;  
• Assists teachers in the development of remediation plans and intervention strategies for students who are not achieving appropriate benchmarks and to monitor the quality of these plans;  
• Keeps documentation of school-wide-related activities;  
• Guides and supports staff in the effective use of appropriate technology in instruction;  
• Facilitates parental/community involvement for programs via workshops, family activities, etc;  
• Assists school-site administrators in securing, maintaining, and distributing appropriate inventories of instructional materials essential to the school’s program;  
• Develops implements and monitors activities that are designed to increase student achievement; and  
• Performs other related jobs as assigned.  

Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. 
• Valid Louisiana teaching certification required. 
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience and/or previous experience in school administration required. 

Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required 

• Thorough understanding of pedagogy and the best practices of education; 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; 
• Ability to keep concise records; 
• Ability to facilitate group discussion, analyze situations, and draw conclusions; 
• Ability to work with a diversity of individuals and groups; 
• Excellent problem-solving skills to analyze issues and create action plans. 

Salary OffersOur salary offers reflect a commitment to equity and transparency. Each offer is determined by education, years of experience, and alignment with compensation across similar roles within the district.
Work EnvironmentListed below are key points regarding environmental demands and the work environment of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   - Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) part of the workday; - Required to exert physical effort in handling objects more than 30 pounds rarely; - Required to be exposed to physical occupational risks (such as cuts, burns, exposure to toxic chemicals) rarely; - Required to be exposed to physical environment which involves dirt, odors, noise, weather extremes or similar elements rarely; - Normal setting for this job is an office/school setting.     
Performance EvaluationThe employee will be evaluated based on the above position using either two methods: via COMPASS or a NOLA-PS evaluating instrument. If the employee holds an Educational Leadership certification, he/she will be evaluated via COMPASS to ensure renewal of certification.
EEOC StatementNOLA Public Schools is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, genetic information, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, lawful alien status, national origin, age, marital status, and non-job related physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.