TRANSFORMATIONAL COACH

• Provide school-based leadership for the improvement of instructional practice and student achievement by investing in job-embedded professional learning, expecting high quality performance and accounting for results.
• Facilitate teacher learning.
• Participate as a member of the school Instructional Council.
• Work individually and with small groups of teachers to improve professional practice through coaching, planning and reflection.
• Provide high levels of expertise in core content, pedagogy and differentiated instruction.
• Function as learners and leaders of professional learning communities at the school and at district level.
• Provide support for teachers on the collection, analysis and use of student assessment data to guide instructional planning for teachers and/or grade level or department teams.
• Provide direction and professional development to increase teacher capacity and to improve student outcomes by focusing on support for teachers, collaboration and the school and system plan for instructional improvement.
• Attend required trainings.
• New hires must also attend a Cognitive Coaching Seminar.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Complies with state approved Code of Ethics of the Education Profession.
• Articulates and facilitates the implementation of the mission and values of Albuquerque Public Schools.
• Safeguards confidentiality of privileged information.
• Prepares and maintains accurate and complete records and reports.
• Shares the responsibility for the supervision and care of District inventory.
• Maintains professional relationships and works cooperatively.
• Complies with required APS pre-employment and other employment conditions, working environment and physical demands.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

Preferred:

• Proficiency in Spanish when serving in Spanish/English bilingual schools.
• Understanding of Response to Intervention, Academic Improvement Planning and SAT process. Ability to demonstrate effective lesson planning, delivery for English learners and students with other special needs.
• Knowledge of word processing, database and spreadsheet software including Excel and AIMS.
• Demonstrate knowledge of technology as an integrated instructional component/tool.
• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations.
• Highly qualified in math for middle schools.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Requirements:

• M aster's Degree or Bachelor's Degree with National Board Certification.
• Valid New Mexico Education Level III License 200 (for ES positions) or 300, 350 or 500 (for MS positions only) with at least one of the following endorsements: language arts, social studies, math, science, reading, TESOL or bilingual.
• Seven years teaching experience with experience in support of peers.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge in core academic subject matter and in intervention programs for literacy, math and differentiated instruction the in classroom.
• K nowledge of Common Core State Standards in ELA/Literacy and Math and district benchmarks and assessments.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Contact: Moises Padilla at / moises.padilla@aps.edu
APPLY TO:

APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Certified Application.

Provide supporting documents according to the application instructions.

ADDITIONAL INFO:
SALARY: Schedule A
DAYS: 190
HOURS: 6.5
START DATE: ASAP
ADA Compliance