Williston Basin School District #7, Williston, North Dakota, is currently accepting applications for the following position:
Instructional Coach
Missouri Ridge Elementary
Job Summary: The Instructional Coach will support all K-12 staff in the implementation of the district curriculum. The Instructional Coach will work directly with staff in a school providing classroom-based demonstrations, collaborative and one-on-one support, and facilitating staff inquiry and related professional development. The Instructional Coach will focus on enhancing staff' ability to provide instruction that builds students' sense of engagement in the ownership of learning. The Instructional Coach will also work with administrators and teachers to support the district's mission, vision, and its initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Facilitate coaching cycles with teachers.
- Facilitate high-quality professional development for administrators and teachers.
- Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
- Communicate and demonstrate research-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance and improved classroom environment.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community. Encourage professional growth and provide organized, individual and/or group learning opportunities for teachers.
- Assist teachers with designing instructional decisions based on the analysis of assessment data and culturally responsive practices.
- Provide support in analyzing student assessment data.
- Participates in goal/plan setting and evaluation.
- Works with the principals to create a school-wide focus on smart goals for achievement. Provides individualized, classroom-based support to implement comprehensive curricular programs, including modeling of best teaching practices.
- Provides training in assessment procedures as needed.
- Works collaboratively with staff during professional learning communities (PLCs) to increase the quality of classroom instruction.
- Provides support for all teachers and staff for WBSD #7
- Assisting teachers in identifying, creating, and implementing SMART goals.
- Models curriculum through instructional best-practices, methodology, and pedagogy for all staff.
- Meets a minimum of 1 time a month with building principals.
- Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions.
- Support MTSS processes.
- Support all district educational initiatives, mission and vision, and objectives.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
SKILLS:
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; develop alternative solutions; work well in group problem solving situations; use reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Ability to exhibit objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Ability to communicate well with others.
- Ability to follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time; support organization's goals and values.
- Ability to display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision-making process; make timely decisions.
- Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment.
- Manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
- Ability to follow instructions; respond to supervisory direction; take responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notify the appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Ability to maintain a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality when dealing with student, staff and/or parent information.
TECHNOLOGY SKILLS:
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Student Management software and Google Workspace Apps preferred.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
ND Teaching Credential. Title I Credentials in Reading is preferred. 3+ years of successful teaching experience required.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A nine-month teaching contract with additional days is needed, approved by the School Board. To be determined upon employment.
WBSD #7 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If claiming veterans' preference, you must provide a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other acceptable documentation. Applicants claiming 10-point preference will need to submit Form SF-15, or other acceptable documentation.
Please apply at: www.willistonschools.org and click on Careers.
For more information about this position, please contact:
Judy Billehus
Human Resources Director
Williston Basin School District #7
PO Box 1407
1201 9
thAvenue NW
Williston, ND 58802
Ph:(701) 572-1580
judith.billehus@willistonschools.org
