Job Description
HFM BOCES has an immediate opening for a full-time Instructional Coach (TOSA) (1.0 FTE) who will be responsible for working with districts in a variety of roles. The successful candidates will possess strong interpersonal skills, classroom teaching experience and the ability to facilitate professional development. This probationary, 10-month+30 tenure-track position, with some days over the summer, is in the tenure area of "Instructional Support Services" and candidates must hold a valid New York State Teaching Certificate.
Expected duties:
Serve in the development and support the implementation of instructional plans that align to NYS standards, district goals and curricula
Work with teachers and administrators to analyze student data, diagnose instructional needs and identify research-based instructional strategies to close achievement gaps.
Provide individual and/or group instructional coaching and mentoring to teachers to improve classroom instruction for all learners
Manage and distribute instructional resources to teachers and provide training on the use of those resources
Encourage and support the implementation of technology and innovative strategies in the classroom
Extensive understanding of NYS learning standards
Extensive understanding of various instruction strategies
Job Qualifications
Qualifications/Experience
Classroom teaching experience (5+ years preferred)
Experience in development, preparation and presentation of professional development (preferred); training will be provided
Experience / Ability to utilize data to guide and support instructional strategies to close performance gaps (preferred); training will be provided
TEACH Clearance
Per Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required. Formal job offer/selection is contingent on ability to obtain a fingerprint security clearance through the TEACH system prior to working. For more information: http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tsei/ospra/.
Position Start Date:09/27/2024
Job Number: INSTRCOACH 24-25
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