Instructional Coach - Banks and Gaston School Districts - 25/26 School Year

Northwest Regional Education Service District
United States, Oregon, Banks
Apr 14, 2025
Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. In line with our commitment to disrupting systemic racism, we acknowledge that research shows that Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) and women are significantly less likely to apply for some positions, believing they must meet every qualification as described in the job description. At NWRESD, we value representation, and we are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We know that sometimes that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described below. Position Title: Instrucitonal Coach Department: Instrucitonal Services Location: Banks School District and Gaston School District Reports To: Program Administrator FLSA Status: Exempt Bargaining Unit: NWEA Salary: Licensed Salary Schedule FTE: 1.0 FTE Work Days: 210 NW REGIONAL ESD'S MISSION STATEMENT: In partnership with the communities we serve, Northwest Regional ESD improves student learning by providing equitable access to high quality services and support. Vacancy Announcement: Banks/Gaston Instructional Coach: Now Hiring: Instructional Coach - Secondary Education (Banks and Gaston School Districts) Location: Banks and Gaston School Districts \| Northwest Regional ESD Northwest Regional Education Service District (NWRESD) is seeking a skilled and passionate Instructional Coach to support secondary educators in the Banks and Gaston School Districts. This position is ideal for an experienced educator with a deep understanding of evidence-based instructional strategies and a proven ability to develop and support teachers in improving student outcomes. The successful candidate will: Provide job-embedded coaching and professional learning to secondary educators Support the implementation of research-based instructional practices Collaborate with district and school leaders to strengthen teaching and learning systems Join a highly effective, collaborative team of instructional experts at NWRESD who are committed to equity, continuous learning, and impact If you're ready to make a difference at the classroom and systems level, we invite you to apply and be part of a team that's moving student outcomes forward across our region GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Instructional Coach is focused on improving student achievement through building the capacity of educators working with diverse groups of learners. The Instructional Coach assists educators by providing support around essential components of individualized education plans. Supports include paperwork documentation and compliance, evidence based instructional strategies, analysis of student data, and alignment of curriculum and methodologies with program identified improvement standards. Instructional Coaches provide professional development through presentations and workshops, in class observations and coaching, strategy modeling, reflection on practices, guidance on assessing student work and development of individualized educational plans. Instructional coaches collaborate with program administrators in assessing program needs and developing improvement plans. Coaches utilize a culturally responsive lens within their daily practice. Work is completed in a variety of settings, including but not limited to homes, community programs, and classrooms. The District will provide support to instructional coaches through professional development training related to this assignment. Instructional coaches support the work of educators through analyzing implementation and student data, but do not perform supervisory evaluation of program staff. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required: Minimum Bachelor degree in Special Education or a related field with a minimum of five years' experience in this area Current Oregon Teaching License Knowledge of research-based curriculum and instructional strategies for students eligible for special education services Demonstrated skills in analyzing and using data and research for instructional decision-making KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES: Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias Ability to exhibit professionalism and effective human relations Confer regularly with immediate supervisor Proficient in the use of computer and internet based applications, including but not limited to email, internet software, Google Suite, and word processing (MS Word) Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal relationships, problem solving skills, and collaboration with parents, administrators, classroom teams and community partners Ability to manage timelines and meet time-related goals Knowledge of equity issues in current education reform Ability to work effectively with adult learners ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following. Performs some or all of the following tasks. Other duties may be assigned. A. Conduct observations and/or walk-throughs and provide feedback that facilitates teacher reflection and growth. B. Use a variety of coaching techniques that target improving student outcomes: teaching/practice-based coaching, real-time coaching feedback, and relationship-based consultation. C. Work collaboratively with program leadership to ensure rigorous, relevant curriculum and instructional practices that assist all learners in meeting individualized goals. D. Model instructional practices through classroom demonstrations or side-by-side coaching. E. Demonstrate appropriate use of instructional technology and other educational tools to enhance and extend instruction. F. Provide training to staff on specific curriculum, methodologies, consultation approaches and parent education programs. G. Develop classroom action plans, data collection and systems for analyzing data. H. Provide training and coaching on universal/Tier 1 strategies. I. Support educators in assessing and developing more intensive interventions when needed. J. Assist educators in developing high quality lesson plans aligned to curriculum and individualized goals, including facilitating the creation and use of materials and developmentally appropriate activities. K. Assess current implementation at all levels (student, classroom, building, program wide) to identify trends and develop short- and long-term improvement plans. L. Assist teams in creating a culture that uses student data to improve and modify instructional practices. M. Build teacher capacity to effectively use data to inform instruction. N. Use data to monitor student outcomes and fidelity of implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies. O. Identify professional learning needs and set up training opportunities for a variety of target audiences (program, buildings, community partners, parents, classroom teams). P. Develop presentations, materials, and opportunities for hands-on training for instructional assistants working towards teaching licensure. Q. Build teacher capacity to ensure that all students have equitable access to rigorous learning opportunities that consider individual student needs. Note: The description contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. NWRESD believes that every individual makes a significant contribution to our success. The administration reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary that still reflect the essential functions of the department. It is our expectation that every employee will offer their services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of the ESD's goals. Equal Opportunity Employer Northwest Regional Education Service District is an equal opportunity employer; committed to building an inclusive community and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are proud to be an antiracist organization. We work to understand how racial ideology is manufactured and how it impacts the lives of our staff and those we serve. Northwest Regional Education Service District is proud to be an antiracist, Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to ensuring diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to race, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, religion, veteran or military status, or any other category protected under the law. Northwest Regional Education Service District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment procedures for individuals experiencing a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hrhelp@nwresd.k12.or.us. Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have limitations in their speech may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon Telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900. FISCAL POSITION CONTROL CODE: 3572 FRONTLINE JOB ID: 3206