Career Goals

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons based on the district AKS curriculum

• Develop instructional objectives and assess students' learning progress

• Utilize effective instructional strategies and provide various learning opportunities

• Assess and provide feedback to students, utilizing formative and summative assessments

• Maintain an organized and conducive learning environment

• Manage student behavior and promote mutual respect and positive communication

• Participate in professional growth and maintain professional responsibilities

Qualifications

• Georgia certification requirements in the appropriate field of education

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field of education from a Professional Standards Commission (PSC) approved college or university

• Strong knowledge of GCPS AKS curriculum and effective instructional practices

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Proficiency in utilizing technology in the classroom

Description:

The STEM Instructional Coach is an essential part of the leadership to provide individualized coaching support for classroom teachers. Demonstrating the ability to lead, collaborate, and inspire, the Instructional Coach models instruction of concepts and online strategies for face to face, synchronous and asynchronous instruction. Under the direct guidance of the Executive Director for Teaching and Learning, the STEM Instructional Coach serves as a professional resource and facilitates scheduled and requested professional learning sessions. Developing and maintaining a positive relationship with teachers, the ideal candidate is skilled at:

• Planning quality instruction

• Delivering quality instruction

• Monitoring student progress

• Refining the instructional system

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required in elementary or secondary education with a focus in a STEM content area or a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM content field. A minimum of three years of effective teaching experience. Evidence of the ability to effectively facilitate professional learning of teacher groups and individuals. Excellent written and oral communication skills. A valid Georgia Teaching Certificate at level 5 or higher.

Preferred Experiences:

Master’s degree in secondary education or a STEM field. Ability to teach high school level mathematics. A minimum of three years of effective coaching experience with evidence of improving teachers’ instructional skills to increase student learning.

Description:

Serves as a school-based support in instructional technology and assists in creating an environment that is conducive to 21st century learners. Assists in providing development opportunities for teachers/staff pertaining to the effective use of digital resources and activities to enhance student achievement. This position will report to the local school principal in collaboration with the Department of Instructional Technology. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with teachers and other instructional staff to develop Common Core curriculum materials and multidisciplinary lesson plans that integrate technology to help students develop and enhance 21st century skills.

• Collaborates with the school media specialist to provide leadership in the school’s use of instructional technology resources to enhance learning.

• Models the delivery of curriculum resources and lessons to facilitate the implementation of the school technology plan.

• Coaches teachers to improve teacher effectiveness in best practice technology integration. 

• Leads the coordination of and conducts workshops, seminars, and training sessions with school staff to increase effective technology integration. 

• Develops and implement technology-infused collaborative projects to assist students in building understanding and problem solving. 

• Participates with school technology committees to identify instructional goals and objectives and develop long range technology plans to accomplish them. 

• Assesses teacher’s technology proficiency to develop and deliver differentiated professional development for teachers based on identified needs and student data. 

• Prepares, submits and presents accurate reports and information about educational technology for internal and external communication. 

• Required to have prompt, regular attendance in-person and be available to work on-site, in-person during regular business hours and as needed. 

• Performs other duties as assigned by an appropriate administrator or their representative. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required

• Master's Degree preferred

• T4 –T7 Georgia Professional Certification required

• 3 years of teaching experience.