About this role
Primary Focus: To support and mentor teachers directly in classrooms with an emphasis on strengthening Tier 1 instruction.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in education and valid Kansas teaching license
• Success as a classroom teacher
• Knowledge of content standards, effective instructional practices, and assessments
• Experience with professional development and working with groups of educators
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Responsibilities:
• Buids collaborative relationships with teachers through coaching and mentoring cycles
• Visits classrooms regularly to observe and model lessons, provide feedback, and support classroom management
• Demonstrates effective Tier 1 instructional practices and engagement strategies
• Supports teachers with daily classroom instruction, planning, and student engagement
• Assists teachers in reflecting on instructional practices and student outcomes
• Helps teachers establish weekly and monthly instructional goals
• Conducts frequent check-ins and follow-up meetings with teachers regarding progress toward goals
• Provides individualized coaching and support related to classroom instruction and management
• Supports implementation of classroom management systems and proactive behavior supports
• Participates in PLCs and collaborative planning to support teacher growth
• Collaborates primarily with building administration and classroom teachers
• Technology may be included, but not the primary focus. Focuses more heavily on instructional delivery and classroom effectiveness
• Help teachers create engaging standards-aligned lessons
• Supports differentiation and instructional strategies for all learners
• Monitors teacher growth and implementation of instructional goals
• Works closely with student teachers, new teachers, and classroom teachers
• Maintains knowledge of college/university student teacher requirements and expectations
• Serve as a teacher mentor and classroom-based instructional support role
• More relationship-oriented and teacher support focused
• Narrower focus centered on Tier 1 instruction and teacher development
• Often supports teacher growth through individualized coaching and modeling
• Emphasis on instructional growth, mentoring, and classroom practice
• Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Requirements may include prolonged sitting or standing, physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials, climbing stairs, stooping, bending, and reaching
Evaluation:
The performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the negotiated agreement.
Terms of Employment:
This is a contract position.