Job Title:            Innovative Learning Coach

Location:            School Based

Pay Grade:         Teacher Salary Scale

Work Calendar:   11 Month Employee

FLSA Status:       Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Principal, the Innovative Learning Coach works collaboratively with the teachers, staff, and leaders in the assigned Stafford County Public school(s) to support the implementation of innovative, research-based, instructional practices that promote student-centered deeper learning such as blended and project-based learning through the purposeful use of technology integration. The ILC provides leadership and job-embedded, ongoing professional learning experiences for teachers and staff through effective, non-evaluative coaching practices including assessing student and teacher needs, co-planning, modeling, co- teaching, assisting, observing, and providing feedback. Additionally, this individual develops model lessons and instructional products for use in the classroom. The Innovative Learning Coach’s work is guided by the Stafford Strategic Plan, Mission, and Vision, the school’s Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP), the VDOE Profile of a Virginia Graduate, and the Innovative Learning Coach Competency Model.

MAIN JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide support and assistance to instructional staff at assigned school

• Establishes and advocates for an environment that encourages innovative, creative, and student-centered learning throughout the school.
• Plans and implements job-embedded professional learning for individuals, small groups, and large groups.
• Implements coaching cycles that support teachers’ ability to design, deliver, and assess learning experiences that promote innovation and the purposeful use of technology within the schools to support student learning.
• Collaborates in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of instructional technology materials and software and conducts an analysis of school instructional technology use.
• Conducts research about advancements in resources to inform decision- making.
• Participates in, and supports the creation and implementation of a school plan for innovation and computer science that supports the school's Continuous School Improvement Plan (CSIP).
• Support the integration of the Virginia Digital Learning Integration (DLI) standards and the Computer Science (CS) standards into teacher design of instruction and division level curriculum. Along with other VDOE and Division goals and expectations within innovation and technology.
• Regularly evaluates and reflects on professional practice and dispositions to improve and strengthen effectiveness to fulfill the ILC role.

Support and demonstrate core values of Stafford County Public Schools

• Engages in continuous professional learning to stay abreast of national and state standards, current trends, and issues related to best practice.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to written and oral requests for information.
• Maintain a clean, neat appearance, appropriate to position.
• Maintain a record of appropriate attendance and punctuality.
• Serve as a role model for students, colleagues, and the general public.
• Work in close harmony with colleagues, supervisors, and co-workers.
• Comply with all District and School policies and regulations, including but not limited to guidelines for confidentiality.
• Supports minor troubleshooting, fair share responsibilities, and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in instruction, instructional technology, school leadership or related field and is certified with a current VA teaching license.
• At least five (5) years of successful full-time teaching experience delivering and integrating relevant learning experiences with embedded instructional technology/innovation.
• Two (2) years of professional development or coaching experience educating teachers or other adults in the integration of instructional pedagogies and/or instructional technology, innovative classroom practices and productivity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
  • Instructional strategies for the adult learner
  • Develop complex instructional materials, documentation, and technical material.
  • Virginia SOL Curriculum, research-based and culturally responsive instructional strategies.
  • Process and strategies used in implementing instructional best practices of diverse populations of students.
  • Instructional design and assessments.
  • Digital Leadership and Digital Citizenship with Staff and Students by effectively communicating the importance of PII, FERPA, COPPA and software requests to all stakeholders
• Skills
  • Effectively educate technology users
  • Present technical material to a diverse educational audience ranging from persons without high school diplomas to others with graduate degrees
  • Effective coaching techniques
• Abilities
  • Quickly acquire new knowledge regarding technology and classroom innovation.
  • Engage in a coaching cycle to listen effectively and accurately to determine the needs of the learner, and implement strategies to support the learning needs to be established.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with building administrators, and instructional and technical staff.
  • Serve as liaison with the Department of Recruitment and Professional Learning to support building and division goals.
  • Organize and perform work independently
  • Meet deadlines for all work even when working on multiple projects
  • Show sustained effort and enthusiasm in quality and quantity of work
  • Possess growth mindset and desire to grow professionally and work as part of a team.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work environment is inside, with moderate noise, temperatures that are controlled, and no exposure to chemicals or other negative air quality elements.
• The work is light work, requiring exertion of up to 20 pounds of force to move or lift objects.
• The following physical and mental abilities are representative of those expected to complete the essential functions of the job: standing for prolonged periods; sitting for prolonged periods; moving the hands, wrists, or fingers repetitively; moving with force on the back or lower body repetitively; feeling, grasping, or holding objects by hand; identifying colors visually; identifying objects in low light or distant conditions; communicating via spoken language; communicating via written language; perceiving sounds; making decisions using logic and rational thinking.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations shall be made, as required by law, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this job description.