POSITION: Instructional Coach Bilingual 

 

POSITION GUIDE:

Certified Personnel

9 Months

Bargaining Unit Position

 

REPORTS TO:

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction

Director of Teaching and Learning 

Program Coordinator

 

RELATES TO:

Central Staff Administration

Principals

Assistant Principals

Program Coordinators

Instructional Supervisors

Instructional Leaders

Classroom Teachers

Paraprofessionals

Parents

Students

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction and the Program Coordinator, the primary role of the Instructional Coach Bilingual is to assist classroom teachers and other staff to build capacity through the development of instructional strategies and techniques.  Additionally, the Instructional Literacy Coach will work directly with teachers to provide classroom-based demonstrations; service training and follow up, collaborative and one-on-one support, and facilitate teacher inquiry and related professional development.

 

The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties performed by the individual holding this position may be assigned.

 

EDUCATIONAL, EXPERIENCE, AND/OR CERTIFICATION:

  1. State of Illinois Professional Educator License with
    1. Self-contained general education  
    2. BSPA:  Bilingual Education Teacher (Spanish) 
  2. Five or more years of successful teaching experience at the elementary level preferred;
  3. Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  4. Knowledge of adult learning processes and strategies;
  5. Demonstrated facilitation experience in providing adult professional development preferred;
  6. Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills required;
  7. Comprehensive knowledge about the content and methodology of balanced literacy instruction required;
    1. Demonstrated experience with MTSS and tiered instruction required;
    2. Demonstrated experience with small group (guided reading) instruction;
    3. Superior problem-solving and critical thinking skills;
    4. Experience in delivering large scale training to a variety of audiences;
    5. Comprehensive knowledge of the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts required
    6. WIDA Certification to administer ACCESS 2.0 for ELLs, MODEL and familiarity with the Pre-IPT for early childhood.
    7. Knowledge of the process of educational change.

    ESSENTIAL ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    1. Assist Program Coordinator to organize literacy leadership teams that review assessment data and develop literacy plans for schools.
    2. Develop and refine professional development materials for the purposes of training and coaching.
    3. Coordinate the development of specific professional development tasks with instructional leaders and instructional coaches, including:
      1. Setting timelines
      2. Delegating specific tasks to complete
      3. Providing feedback
      4. Assisting in the editing of materials
    4. Ensure professional development materials are aligned with best practices in adult learning, including clearly outlined learning outcomes and methods for assessing acquisition and application of skills.
    5. Ensure professional development training and coaching activities are grounded in research based best practices.
    6. Provide support for the ongoing development, improvement and evaluation of the district’s instructional programs.
    7. Assist the Program Coordinator in the development and implementation of the Common Core State Standards and continuing professional development.
    8. Coordinates the development and implementation of staff development programs in conjunction with assigned staff committees.
    9. Develop strategies for helping teachers make changes in instructional practices, assisting in the identification of student needs and the differentiation of instructional support.
    10. Research and provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative instructional practices through various activities such as:
      1. Individual discussions;
      2. Coaching sessions;
      3. Demonstration lessons with pre- and post- discussion and analysis;
      4. Study groups;
          1. PLC meetings; and
          2. Professional development programs.
        1. Maintain paperwork consistently, appropriately and in a timely manner.
        2. Facilitate pilot process for instructional materials.
        3. Team with classroom and academic support teachers to guide the implementation of small group instruction, the differentiation of student assignments, and the assessment of student performance.
        4. Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
        5. Provide professional development for all district levels.
        6. Work with the Program Coordinator to evaluate and enhance the Spanish Language Arts curriculum for the Joliet Public Schools District 86.
        7. Maintain commitment to ongoing professional development.

        SUPERVISORY ROLE: None

        COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

        1. Strong communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
        2. Skilled listener, problem-solver and relationship builder.
        3. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
        4. Ability to compose correspondence, reports, and/or other required written materials.
        5. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
        6. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquires, and/or complaints.
        7. Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

        REASONING ABILITY:

        1. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions and information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
        2. Ability to identify and define problem(s), collect and analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

        OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

        1. Maintain appropriate confidentiality.
        2. Promote a harassment-free environment.
        3. Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.
        4. Ability to learn and utilize office equipment, computers, and software especially as systems are updated.
        5. Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.
        6. Extensive knowledge of and ability to perform duties in compliance with all district, board, state and federal laws, methods, 
          1. requirements, policies, procedures, and activities pertinent to the duties of this position.
          2. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
          3. Ability to prepare and maintain accurate files and records.
          4. Ability to meet strict deadlines.

          PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear.  The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.  Specific vison abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

          WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters when performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

          Employee experiences constant interruptions and inflexible deadlines.  The noise level in this environment is quiet to moderate. Duties are performed primarily indoors and occasionally outdoors.  In-district and out-of-town travel required as necessary for training and/or to carry out duties and responsibilities.

Salary and Benefits: 
Bargaining Agreement Union Position: The salary schedules for the 2019-2022 school years click on the link: https://www.joliet86.org/file.aspx?DocumentId=9830

 

*Maximum 10 years full time Certified Teaching Experience
Application Procedures: Applications are considered complete when all required materials are submitted including 1) an online application, 2) unofficial copies of all college and/or university transcripts, and 3) list three recent references with an email address from past or current professional employment. The District uses an on-line application that will be available at www.joliet86.org. All required documents should be attached to your on-line application.