RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #16-100                                             INSTRUCTIONAL COACH
AUGUST 19, 2016                                                                       ELA SPECIFIC – Build Academy #91

POSITION:               
The Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Kriner Cash., is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:
                                   
                                               Instructional Coach – ELA Specific
                                                     Build Academy #91
                                                         
APPLICATION:          
Candidates must complete an online application and attach an updated resume at www.buffaloschools.org.
 
Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application.  If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received.  You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree and New York State certification in ELA. Candidates must have three years of teaching and/or coaching experience in urban school district.  Candidates must participate in Professional Learning Opportunities.  The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational skills, and demonstrate leadership and interpersonal communication skills with adults.  Proficiency in the use of technology and knowledge of the Common Core Standards and assessments are also preferred.
 
 
DUTIES:                   
The ELA Instructional Coach will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Guiding and assisting teachers in the full and ongoing implementation of all ELA initiatives and implementation of the Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS).
• Guiding and assisting in the full and ongoing implementation of the Talent Development Reading, English Language Arts Instructional Programs with support of the Buffalo City Schools administration and building principal.
• Collaborating with teachers and building principals regarding the implementation of research based instructional strategies that are direct, explicit, and systematic to support with a focus on in-classroom support and development.
• Reviewing and analyzing student data and outcome assessment data to diagnose obstacles and assist teachers in determining appropriate interventions and necessary program modifications via modeling, training and professional development to support successful school transformation.
• Providing PLO for teachers at curricular common planning time meetings, after school, and on Saturdays to support successful school transformation.
• Assist in development and supporting teachers in implementing action plans based on data to support successful school transformation.
• Attend District and Talent Development Secondary Program PLO for instructional coaches, Reading and English Language Arts
• Must be skilled at working with adult and student learners.
• Knowledge and familiarity with community schools
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
APPOINTMENT:      
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, credentials and evaluation of service.  Personal interviews, a modeled lesson and a writing sample will be scheduled where appropriate.
                                                                                                                                               
                                   
 
SALARY:                   Teacher’s salary schedule
 
FUND #:                    Pending Funding
 
FINAL DATE
FOR FILING:            SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
 
                                                                                    DR. KRINER CASH,
                                                                                    SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS