Position Title: English Language Arts facilitator
Department: Teaching
Reports To: Principal
Position Description: Responsible for providing instructional coaching and support to the classroom and Homeroom teachers at the elementary, middle & high school levels.
The role of the instructional coach is to provide support to teachers in developing a rich knowledge and understanding of teaching, learning, and assessing English Learners with the goal of improved student achievement.
Duties And Responsibilities: Essential duties must be performed on-site. Other duties or tasks may be assigned.
- Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
- Provides and demonstrates best practices in instruction as an English Language Arts facilitator (ELA).
- Works strategically with homeroom teachers in planning, monitoring and assessing student learning and reflecting on their teaching.
- Provides teaching demonstrations in instruction and assessment for homeroom teachers. Observes and coach teachers in effective instructional practices for ELA.
- Conducts pre and post-conferences with teachers, including constructive feedback.
- Collaborate on language instruction plans with homeroom teachers.
- Actively participates in collaborative problem-solving and reflective practice which may include professional study groups, peer observations, grade-level planning, and weekly team meetings.
Collaborate with Preschool teachers as needed to support students.
- Assists the leadership in developing a plan for professional development related to ELA
- Participates in ongoing professional growth and training.
- Demonstrates competence in content knowledge appropriate to the position.
- Understands and uses key concepts, underlying themes, relationships, and different perspectives related to the content area.
- Uses knowledge of student development to make learning experiences in the content area meaningful and accessible for every student.
- Understand and use instructional strategies that are appropriate to the content area.
- The employee is regularly required to verbally communicate and acknowledge communications from all the stakeholders of the school.
Qualification Requirements:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required:
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree (required)
- Teaching Credentials from a university in the USA ( required)
- IB (PYP or MYP) experience ( required)
- At least 7 years of English teaching experience (required).
- 3 years of experience leading other teachers to achieve strong academic results
- Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing with teachers, administrators, and students.
- Experience working with adult learners, coaching teachers, and delivering professional development.
- Knowledge of content and pedagogy
- Demonstrated experience in the use and integration of appropriate technology in teaching and learning processes and in managing, evaluating, and improving instruction.
- Ability to effectively use teaching and learning strategies that include consideration of each student’s learning styles, needs, and background.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive, collaborative relationship with colleagues and administration.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive environment in the classroom while achieving order and discipline.
- Strong record of helping students achieve academic success.
- Multi-faceted, multi-skilled, resourceful, and willing to do whatever it takes to help our students reach a level of academic excellence.
- Model positive and healthy character traits and habits, such as being organized, consistent and understanding.