Instructional Coach - Greensboro, United States - University of North Carolina at Greensboro

    University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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    Description
    Position Number:

    998127

    Functional Title:

    Instructional Coach

    Position Type:

    Administration - Staff

    Position Eclass:

    EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

    University Information:

    Located in North Carolinas third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The Universitys 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

    Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

    The School of Education is committed to advancing access to lifes opportunities by providing transformative learning, leading innovation and discovery, engaging communities, and promoting equity and diversity. This position is housed in the UNCG School of Education (SOE) Institute for Partnerships in Education. The Institute for Partnerships in Education (IPiE) provides the necessary infrastructure and leadership to facilitate and support long-term partnerships between the SOE and education-related agencies (e.g., school districts, libraries, community organizations, etc.) across North Carolina and beyond.

    Position Summary:

    The IPiE Instructional Coach will teach classes onsite in the SOEs MAT program, provide administrative leadership and programmatic support for IPiEs Licensure Pathways program, and directly support participating teachers in improving their instruction. They will be responsible for ensuring that participating teachers understand their role, develop effective practices for teaching, and when problems arise, help to mediate and resolve the problem. The Instructional Coach is also responsible for establishing a learning community among participating teachers, serving as the instructor for the programs clinical experience and seminars, and supporting teachers in successfully completing all requirements for licensure. The Instructional Coach will serve as a broker, connecting the University faculty, district staff, and teachers. The person in this position is expected to use considerable judgment to perform work responsibilities. They must be able to work independently with limited direct supervision and in collaboration with multiple stakeholders including Institute leaders, faculty, staff, students, UNCG central office, and partner districts.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    • A Masters degree in Education or related field, ideally in Learning Sciences, Curriculum & Instruction, or Educational Leadership
    • Minimum 3 years of experience teaching in K-12 schools
    • Record of effectiveness in supporting K-12 students learning
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Earned doctorate or doctoral candidate in teacher education, curriculum & instruction, learning sciences, educational leadership, or related field
    • Experience in coaching, teacher education, or supervision; expertise in working with adult learners.
    • Strong communication, organization, planning, and computer skills
    • Experience with edTPA and other requirments for licensure in North Carolina
    • Knowledge of university, partner district, and schools cultures, policies, and operations
    Recruitment Range:

    $65,000

    Org #-Department:

    Ipie

    Job Open Date:

    03/14/2024

    For Best Consideration Date:

    03/25/2024

    Open Until Filled:

    Yes

    FTE:

    1.000

    Type of Appointment:

    Permanent

    Number of Months per Year:

    12

    FLSA:

    Exempt

    Percentage Of Time:

    40%

    Key Responsibility:

    On Site Coaching and Clinical Supervision (40%)

    Essential Tasks:
    • Become knowledgeable of, advocate for, and support participant teachers in implementing partner districts supported curriculum
    • Share exemplary teaching practices; provide models and examples
    • Observe teachers instruction and provide feedback related to instruction and students learning
    • Administer formative/summative assessments leading to licensure, such as the Teacher Candidate Evaluation Rubric and the Candidate Dispositions Assessment Process
    Percentage Of Time:

    40%

    Key Responsibility:

    On Site Teaching (40%)

    Essential Tasks:
    • Design and teach courses for the MAT program as needed
    • Support participating teachers in meeting all requirements for earning a NC Professional Teaching License, including edTPA
    • Share exemplary teaching practices; provide models and examples
    Percentage Of Time:

    20

    Key Responsibility:

    Administrative/Programmatic Support (20%)

    Essential Tasks:
    • Independently plan for IPiE-disrict partnership needs in advance, create internal systems and documents that align with those needs
    • Independently resolve issues using own knowledge, analytical skill, and research of past actions
    • Serve as the point of contact for partner districts for the Licensure Pathways program, including fielding questions from faculty, staff, students, and partner organizations and addressing unique issues as they arise
    • Use discretion when addressing unique issues and filter questions that need consultation with IPiE leaders
    • Perform other programmatic duties as needed
    Physical Effort:

    Reading - F, Writing - F, Hearing - F, Talking - F, Standing - F, Sitting - F, Walking - F, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O

    Work Environment:

    Inside - F

    Required

    Preferred

    Job Industries

    • Other