Instructional Coach

• Knowledge of Research-Supported Instructional Practices:
  • Differentiation
  • Balanced Assessment
  • Balanced Literacy/Writing
  • Research Supported Approaches to Math Instruction
  • Managing the Learning Environment
• Proven ability to work with diverse groups, including teachers, administrators and students
• Ability to apply research-supported instructional practices across grade levels
• Expertise in data-driven decision making
• Ability to provide teacher professional development in instructional skills and strategies
• Demonstrate ability to understand and interpret the Framework for Meeting the Learning Needs of All Students (or, at minimum, the concepts contained in the Framework)
• Demonstrate ability to read and interpret a variety of types of data (Benchmarking, DIBELS, MAP, Iowa Assessments, classroom formative and summative assessments) and to use that data to guide instruction and grouping patterns of students
• Demonstrate ability to design and lead professional development with small and/or large groups of staff members
• Demonstrate desire to continue to grow and develop professionally, especially in content area(s) and/or instructional approaches
• Demonstrate desire and ability to collaborate with other educators, including building and/or district leadership, instructional coaching team, and teachers
• Demonstrate understanding of the Professional Learning Community concept and the manner in which it is connected to this position
• Demonstrate understanding of the ITPDP process, and the manner in which it can be used to develop individual teachers as well as to work in tandem with building and district goals
• Demonstrate willingness and desire to be coached in order to continue to grow professionally

It is the policy of the Waukee Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), genetic information (for employment), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.  There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination.  If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district's Equity Coordinator, Mr. Duane Magee, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, 560 SE University Avenue, Waukee, IA  50263. Phone number: 515-987-5161. Email: dmagee@waukee.k12.ia.us; or to the Director of the Iowa Civil Rights Commission, Des Moines, Iowa; or to the Director of the Region VII Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education, Chicago, Illinois. The Waukee Community School District complaint procedure in its entirety is located in the Board of Directors' Policy Manual.  Procedures for staff are outlined in Board policy 405.5. Procedures for parents, students and community members are referred to in Board policy 502.9 and 1003.3.  Copies of the Policy Manual are located in each Principal's office, the Administrative Office, the Waukee Public Library and the District's website, http://www.waukee.k12.ia.us.