Innovation Instructional Coach PK -8

Jeffco Public Schools

Full-time - Mid Level

10,001+ employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Innovation Instructional Coach for PK-8 at Free Horizon Montessori is responsible for enhancing student achievement by supporting and developing self-directed, reflective teachers and educational assistants. This role involves collaborating with adult learners to foster a collegial learning culture, implementing school and district improvement initiatives, analyzing data for instructional adjustments, and co-creating best instructional practices within a Montessori framework.

Responsibilities

• Partner with instructional leadership, teachers, and assistants to implement existing and new curricula and assessments.
• Support and implement school, district, state, and federal initiatives.
• Develop and teach in-services, workshops, and professional development.
• Develop, coordinate, and support Induction for new teachers.
• Communicate with school-level leadership through a variety of means.
• Serve as a champion of the school’s mission, vision, and values.
• Work in cooperation with all stakeholder groups to implement quality standards put forth by the American Montessori Society.
• Demonstrate facilitative leadership and servant leadership principles.
• Establish trust, rapport, and credibility with the entire school community.
• Facilitate conversations with individual teachers, level teams, whole staff, and other stakeholder groups, which may lead to coaching cycles, study groups, PLCs, etc.
• Complete all required training for school and district assessments.
• Develop school wide assessment schedules and finalize testing schedules 2 weeks prior to testing beginning.
• Train instructional staff as needed and required on test administration, required timelines, reports and more as needed.
• Oversee Test Administration assuring fidelity and compliance.
• Provide data and reports as required.
• Serve as a Liaison for Transparent Classroom.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree required.
• Montessori credential from a MACTE-accredited program strongly preferred.
• Colorado Teacher Certification in Elementary Education or Secondary Core Content Area preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience, Montessori environments strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated classroom implementation of Montessori and educational best practices and instructional strategies across content areas.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis and data-informed instructional planning.
• Exhibited leadership in working with professional staff, students, and the community, including effective group facilitation.
• Expert level competency in use and integration of technology to complete instructional planning, record keeping, and feedback.
• Commitment to the school’s and district’s mission, vision, values, and philosophy, including objectives identified within the school’s Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrated successful experience in training, teaching, and supporting adult learners.
• Experience mentoring and/or facilitating change to improve instructional programs and outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Completion of FEMA Standard Response Protocol training for school personnel within 60 days of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a Montessori environment.
• Advanced degree in education or related field.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling