Q-Comp Coach/Observer and Q-Comp Coordinator

The following Q-Comp positions will be available in the Eden Prairie School District for the 2012-2013 school year:
 
 

 
 
                                                                       
Minnesota Licensure Required; previous Q-Comp Coach/Observer experience preferred.
 
* Please note that these positions are intended to be hired at 1.0 FTE and will not be split.
 
If you are interested in one of these Q-Comp positions, please complete the online application and send an email to Tom May with your preference by 4:00 p.m. on May 8, 2012.
 
These positions will be hired centrally by the Q-Comp steering committee. Interviews will be held the afternoon /evening of May 15.
 
 
 
Eden Prairie Public Schools is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable Equal Opportunity laws, directives and regulations of Federal, State and Local governing bodies or agencies.  Eden Prairie Public Schools does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age. 
  

 
Q Comp Combined Coach/Observer Position Description
 
Position Title:              Teacher Coach/Observer         
 
Description:                 The Q-comp coach/observer will provide peer observation and feedback to teachers/licensed non-classroom teachers based on the recommended/selected teaching standards.
                                    Our Q-comp coach/observer model for 2012-2013 will be centralized. In this model, most coach/observers will have this as their primary job and not have a teaching assignment. This centralized model will allow coach/observers to learn during the day, share best practices across the system, and continue to provide high quality coaching/observing to our staff members.
 
 
Job Duties:                   The coach/observer has a responsibility to assist the teachers/staff members whom he/she supports to become proficient in their standards.
 
                                   
Training:                      Required:  Complete 7-8 days of Cognitive Coaching; 2 days of summer training in preparation for the year; and meetings during the school year. Coach/Observers are paid for these required training days outside of the typical duty day.
 
 
 Qualifications:           

*Have a background of professional development experience and 7 or more years teaching experience with 5 years or more experience in Eden Prairie preferred 
*Requires a one to three year commitment 
*Have experience and training in a wide range of instructional and student management strategies 
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

*Uses reflective thinking in own practice 
*Proficient in culturally relevant teaching pedagogy and practices 
*Understand how to develop relationships with staff members
                                   
 
Salary:                         Commensurate with Eden Prairie Association Contract 
  
 
Q-Comp Coordinator – Alternative Compensation
 
Position Title:     Q-Comp Coordinator   
 
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
*Provides leadership for the Q-Comp program.
*Participates in the hiring of Q-Comp Coach/Observers.
*Conducts observations of Q-Comp Coach/Observer for the Q-Comp program.
*Chairs the Q-Comp Steering Committee and Q-Comp Appeals Committee.
*Works with Minnesota Department of Education on issues pertinent to Q-Comp.
*Coordinates the training of the Q-Comp Coach/Observers with Educational Services.
*Participates in the coordination and development of staff development opportunities for Q-Comp.
*Provides updates on Q-Comp to the School Board and District administrators.
*Coordinates the Q-Comp recordkeeping systems.
*Assists with the scheduling of Q-Comp Coach/Observers.
*Maintains appropriate background and training in cognitive coaching and data coaching.
*Ensures Q-Comp policies and procedures are maintained.
*Works with Q-Comp Coach/Observers to maintain inter-rater reliability.
*Leads regular meetings of the Q-Comp Coach/Observers.
*Keeps current on research into the best practices/coaching practices as necessary.
*Designs, implements and monitors the district Q-comp budget.
 
Required Qualifications:
*Minnesota teaching licensure
*Minimum five years of experience in education
*Immediate experience working in Eden Prairie Schools strongly preferred
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Experience and training in a wide range of instructional and student management strategies preferred
 
Teacher Ratio:
*One part-time release position for the entire district