Instructional Coach - Candidate Pool for the 2025-26 School Year - Canyons Administrative Bldg. (300 E) For questions, please email: adminhr (adminhr@canyonsdistrict.org) Category: Licensed Department:Instructional Supports Shift: Location:Canyons Administrative Bldg. (300 E) 9361 South 300 East Sandy, Utah 84070 Job Type:Full-Time Pay Rate:Salary Schedules (http://www.canyonsdistrict.org/salary-schedules) How to apply: We are now gathering applications for Instructional Coaches that are interested in applying for openings for the 2024-25 & 2025-26 school years! Please complete a video application here (https://canyonsdistrict.hiringplatform.com/271884-instructional-coach/1046514-follow-up-question/en) . Applications and screening interviews must be completed after November 12, 2024 in order to be considered when interviews begin in March 2025. Questions about the process? Email csdemployment@canyonsdistrict.org Job Description: Job Title: Instructional Coach Department: Instructional Supports Supervisor: Instructional Supports Supervisor Lane Placement: Licensed Salary Schedule Schedule: 196 Days/8 Hours Evaluation Group: CTESS FLSA Classification: Non-exempt JOB DESCRIPTION The Instructional Coach will be responsible for supporting Canyons School District schools’ implementation of CSD’s Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) Framework. Coaches work collaboratively to develop teachers’ evidence-based practices and digital teaching and learning skills, implementation of Instructional Professional Learning Communities (IPLCs), increase the commitment of a culture of public practice, and analyze and interpret school and district data to inform data-based decision making. Placement in schools will be determined by the Instructional Supports Department based on school needs and goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Demonstrates high standard of professional, legal and ethical conduct (CTESS standard) + Provide expertise, training, modeling, co-teaching, and support to teachers in implementing standards based instruction, adopted curriculum, and assessment + Cultivate a supportive coaching culture that encourages educators and leaders to achieve a shared vision and individual goals + Pursue professional learning that deepens expertise in in order to serve as a model for educators and leaders + Establish trusting and respectful coaching relationships that encourage educators to explore new instructional strategies + Partner with educators to identify digital learning content that is culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and aligned to content standards + Partner with educators to evaluate the efficacy of digital learning content and tools to inform procurement decisions and adoption + Personalize support for educators by planning and modeling the effective use of instructional strategies and the effective use of technology to improve student learning + Collaborate with educators to develop authentic, active learning experiences that foster student agency, deepen content mastery and allow students to demonstrate their competency + Coordinate and train paraprofessionals who are supporting instruction and intervention + Help educators to create effective assessments that provide timely feedback and support personalized learning + Model the use of instructional design principles with educators to create effective blended learning environments + Design professional learning based on needs assessments and frameworks for working with adults to support their cultural social-emotional and learning needs + Build the capacity of educators, leaders and instructional teams to put the system supports into practice by facilitating active learning and providing meaningful feedback + Evaluate impact of professional learning and continually make improvements in order to meet schoolwide vision for high-impact teaching and learning + Assist educators and leaders in securely collecting and analyzing student data + Support educators to interpret qualitative and quantitative data to inform their decisions and support individual student learning + Partner with educators to empower students to use learning data to set their own goals and measure their progress + Predictable and reliable attendance. During times of state or district emergency, all employees may be required to perform additional duties that are not required on a normal basis in support of educational and operational priorities. e.g. Performs general cleaning and sanitizing of work areas, provides remote assistance to students and staff, and any other reasonable duty as needed. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS + Other duties as assigned. + This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee assigned to this position. + To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. + The requirements listed below are representative of the education, knowledge and experience requirements; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. + Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS + Incumbent must be fingerprinted and clear a criminal backgrounds check + Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred + Valid Utah teaching license, Professional + Completion of competency-based endorsements in coaching and education technology required within first three years of employment + Demonstrated expertise in utilization of effective teaching strategies required + Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology and instructional media tools + Demonstrated expertise in data based decision making at multiple levels including individual, small group, class, grade and school + Successful experience coaching other professionals preferred + Flexible and willing to adapt to changes + Exceptional communication skills both verbal and written + Demonstrated skill in teaching and facilitating adult learners + Successful experience coaching/mentoring and/or leading other professionals preferred (e.g. BLT member, New Teacher Coach experience) + Willingness to continually learn new information and skill related to student learning and achievement including content areas that may be outside of current skill set + Ability to work collaboratively and individually on assigned tasks + Willingness to improve facilitation and leadership skills, and take feedback from teammates, supervisor, school administrators, and mentor NOTE: The Administration reserves the right to require specific training for this position. However, depending upon the type and quality of prior work experience and availability of formal training programs, some exchanges can be made between training and experience. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS ---Not limited to the following: + Requires the ability to lift a minimum of ten (10) pounds + Possess the physical, mental, and emotional stability to work under stressful conditions, including but not limited to: deadlines, contract requirements, inspection requirements, interaction with critical personnel, interaction with parents and community members, and consistent changes in the educational profession + Physical ability to perform the essential functions listed above with or without reasonable accommodation Note: This list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job. All employees are required to participate in the District evaluation process. It is is the employee's responsibilit to review and adhere to all district policies and procedures. This information may be reviewed at www.canyonsdistrict.org