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Bourne Public School District
Functional Job Description
Title: BPS Learning Coach
Reports to: Principals
Essential Duties and Performance Responsibilities
1. Supports teachers in the development of active and collaborative learning strategies to meet the needs of all students within inclusive/integrated learning environments
- Researches and shares best practice for student engagement and learning
- Facilitates workshops, conducts information group discussions, meets with teachers individually
- Models instruction in the classroom
- Co-teaches upon teacher request
2. Collaborates with teachers in use of student formative and summative assessment data for instructional planning
- Assists teachers in selecting useful data to improve instruction
- Assists teachers in analyzing data and developing action plans to improve instruction and meet a variety of student needs
- Assists in development of student formative and summative assessments
3. Provides support and resources in development and sharing of promising new practices and technological learning tools
- Promotes exploration and use of innovative practices universal design for learning, differentiation, technology to ensure all students have access to meaningful and effective learning opportunities
- Researches, pilots, and helps evaluate print and online resources for curriculum objectives and students' instructional needs
4. Serves as a consultative resource for teachers seeking information regarding the requirements of the educator evaluation system
Must be able to prepare and read documents and use a computer and other office equipment on a daily basis.
Auditory and Verbal Communication - Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently both verbally and orally with administrators and staff
Physical Abilities - Performing this position requires extended sitting, filing, and use of a computer and other school office equipment.
Extended Concentration, Excellent Recall Abilities and the Ability to Remain Calm in Stressful Situations - These capabilities are an important part of properly fulfilling the requirements of this position.
- Licensed or eligible for licensure in a Humanities or STEAM discipline
- Advanced degree and coursework in reading, writing and/or mathematics highly desirable
- Three to five years teaching experience with demonstrated innovation as a classroom teacher that includes meaningful use of technology for learning
- Extensive knowledge of current best practices in instruction, backwards-designed curriculum, and assessment
- Skilled collaborator with strong interpersonal/communication skills to build effective relationships with staff and parents
- Commitment to lifelong learning and active investigation of innovative evidence-informed instructional practices
- Such alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent
- Strong written and verbal skills
- Ability to work on a team, work independently, and carry out complex assignments with general instructions
- Ability to build and maintain collegial and collaborative relationships with all staff
- Ability to interact appropriately and in a positive manner with staff and students
- Ability to learn and understand District rules and procedures and legal requirements
- Ability to think ahead and anticipate problems and solutions
- Ability to self-motivate
Salary: In accordance with the BEA CBA
Terms of Employment: In accordance with the BEA CBA
Evaluation: Evaluated annually by the Principal
Adoption Date: 5/1/2013
Job Description - Job Descriptions
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