School Improvement Coach

Job Description

Oversee school improvement plan (CSIP) process, conduct data analysis, serve as school testing coordinator, provide training and support on formative & summative assessment to staff, provide guidance in PLCs, assist staff in the utilization of data to drive instruction, develop workshops based on academic needs, and provide additional support as warranted for the Core Knowledge curriculum framework.

Qualifications

Education: Master's degree required

Certification/Licensure: Certified in Elementary Education or K-12 Content Area

Other Qualifications:

• Data Wise or some data training preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching or school leadership experience, preferably in an urban, Title I, or IB environment.
• Demonstrated success in using data to drive instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Proven experience leading schools out of federal accountability status, including successful support of targeted or comprehensive school improvement plans.
• Experience in managing federal grant funding, including Title I and School Improvement Grants, with alignment to school improvement goals, compliance monitoring, and strategic planning.
• Background in coordinating assessments, overseeing testing protocols, and analyzing student achievement data
• Experience in AVID implementation, including support of WICOR strategies and promotion of a college- and career-ready culture.
• Proficiency in Excel, Google Suite, MS Office, and educational data platforms such as EduClimber or Performance Matters.

Essential Duties

• Assists teachers and grade-level teams with the implementation of the Virginia Standards of Learning
• Works with teachers to improve classroom management and climate through the implementation of effective instructional methods
• Analyzes student and teacher test data to determine teaching and learning effectiveness for each concept taught
• Analyzes student test data and advises teachers and appropriate staff on trends, outcomes, needs, and effective practices
• Recommends changes to current practices, approaches,
• methods, strategies, and assessments as needed Demonstrates, monitors, and evaluates the application of effective teaching strategies
• Recommends best practices to achieve the desired student learning outcomes
• Serves as the liaison for professional learning between Title I/Curriculum and the school
• Coordinates site-based professional learning activities as needed
• Conducts professional development at the school as needed
• Informs faculty of professional development opportunities
• Participates in periodic professional learning activities
• Performs other Title I duties as assigned by the Principal or Title I Grant Manager

Clearances:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance.
• Tuberculosis Skin Test.

Public Health Compliance

• Must follow safety and health protocols.

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