About this role
POSITION TITLE: Instructional Coach (High School School) REPORTS TO: Director of Curriculum & Instruction- Secondary , Building Principal TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full-time Professional Contract beginning 2025-2026 School Year QUALIFICATIONS:
• Pennsylvania Level II teaching certification
• Track record or evidence of improving student achievement in their classroom;
• Demonstrated deep knowledge of and experience in:
• Content of Best Instructional Strategies/Differentiation
• Technology integration and class management
• Best Conditions of Learning for students
• Assessment driven instruction (teaching/learning process)
• Demonstrated knowledge and use of a rich array of instructional approaches,
• Resources and technologies across the content areas;
• Demonstrated skills in analyzing and using data for instructional decision making;
• Interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills required to effectively facilitate coaching and staff development;
• Ability to design and/or broker (individually or in collaboration with others) high quality professional development for teachers/school staff;
• Knowledge of equity issues in current education reform;
• Knowledge and skills to implement a standards-based education system and familiarity with PA Core and Academic Standards
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The coach's goal is to ensure that school staff acquires the understanding and skills to enhance instructional practices at the classroom level by:
• Identifying areas of student need through data analysis, with additional data sought as needed
• Helping teacher choose appropriate instructional practices to meet student needs, with monitoring and adjustment as needed; focused on increasing appropriate differentiation based on student need
• Increasing student engagement
Other Essential Job Functions
• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students for whom they are responsible.
• Enforce administration policies and rules governing students.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Guide and counsel students with adjustment or academic problems, or special academic interests.
• Prepare for assigned classes and show written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisors.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Instruct and monitor students in the use and care of equipment and materials to prevent injuries and damage.
• Prepare reports on students and activities as required by administration.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attend staff meetings and serve on committees, as required.
• Assume any other job-related responsibilities as assigned by the Building Principal.
PREEMPLOYMENT PAPERWORK REQUIREMENTS: PA State Police Clearance (Act 34) Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151) FBI Fingerprint Clearance (Act 114) School Personnel Health Form (Physical and TB test) PDE 6004 Form (Act 24) Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release Form(s) EEO- M/F/V/D More information can be found here: http://www.upsd.org/domain/50