Position Information

Position Information

Position Title:Instructional CoachPosition Number:088121Full-time or Part-time:Full TimeDepartment:College of Education Posting Number:0401281SHRA/EHRA:EHRA (Non-Faculty) Job Category:ProfessionalHiring Range:Commensurate with Education and ExperienceMinimum salary:Commensurate with Education and ExperienceMaximum salary:Commensurate with Education and ExperienceOverall Position Competency:EHRADescription of primary duties and responsibilities:

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit:

Our College of Education prepares knowledgeable, reflective, and caring professionals in the fields of education, research, and service. Our highly qualified faculty ensure that our candidates participate in prescribed activities, cutting edge instructional practices offered through multiple modes of delivery, on-going assessments, and field-based internships. As a result, our completers have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to support student learning within a framework of family and community and are able to participate in a diverse, technological, and global society. The COE proudly prepares transformational educators and leaders through licensure only options and degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels for the southeastern region of the state, nation, and the global community.
The NC New Teacher Support Program (NC NTSP) is a unit within Fayetteville State University’s College of Education which consists of the Office of Teacher Education and three departments: The Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Grades, Reading & Special Education, the Department of Health, Physical and Secondary Education and the Department of Educational Leadership and School Administration. The NC NTSP is an induction support program for beginning teachers in the state’s high priority schools.

Primary Purpose of the Position:

The NC New Teacher Support Program is seeking New Teacher Support Instructional Coaches to manage and develop new teachers to envision and achieve results that ensure the short and long term success of their students. NC New Teacher Support Instructional Coaches will manage a cohort of teachers to establish ambitious and inspiring vision and goals, plan purposefully, and engage in data-based problem solving to increase student achievement. New Teacher Support Instructional Coaches will gain valuable management and instructional leadership experience. New Teacher Support Instructional Coaches will also play an integral role in developing the broader support program, working closely with NC NTSP staff, school and district leadership, UNC system Colleges and Schools of Education, and others to ensure that the web of support is effective for new teachers.

Description of Work Continued:

Duties & Responsibilities:

•Observe classroom practice and gather data; quickly assess strengths/weaknesses and use observation/data gathering to tailor support to teachers
•Assist new teachers in gathering and analyzing data (quantitative and qualitative) to reflect on students’ performance and their practice
•Design and facilitate large and small group professional development sessions (face to face and online)
•Provide a variety of solutions to help teachers improve their practice and therefore student achievement (modeling, co-teaching, providing human/other resources, etc.)
•Serve as a thought-partner to new teachers on addressing school-based challenges; possibly connecting with mentor/administration
•Build positive culture within network of teachers in their region
•Develop knowledge of regional and LEA resources along with the University School Partnerships (USTEP)
•Implement structures to facilitate networking among new teachers
•Collaborate with LEA personnel
•Connect with other coaches; participate in professional development for coaches to improve practice

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Master’s degree, current NC teaching license, and a minimum of two years teaching experience.

Knowledge skills and abilities:

Demonstrated Experience:

• A strong record of measurable results in as a classroom teacher in a low-performing school.
• A strong record of leading adult professional development (e.g. as a workshop facilitator, mentor teacher, etc.).
• A passion for teaching and for education and a belief that this program, the new teachers, and students will be highly successful.

Knowledge, Skills, and Dispositions:

The candidate must be able to:

• collaborate in a professional environment,
• collect and analyze data as well as implement related strategies,
• model research-based best practices,
• identify practical, research-based resources (electronic, paper-based, human) to assist teachers in meeting their goals,
• have crucial conversations with teachers about maintaining high expectations for students,
• question in a way that promotes reflective practice,
• understand and work with diverse populations.

Must have:

• strong oral and written communication, organization, time management, and advanced technology skills,
• knowledge of NCSCOS, Common Core and Essential Standards,
• knowledge of new North Carolina Induction Program and Mentor Standards,
• knowledge of pedagogy and adult learning theory,
• evidence of strong technology use,
• effective communication skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders.

Must be:

• approachable, personable and empathetic
• influencing and motivating to others
• a good listener
• a reflective practitioner
• outcomes-oriented
• willing to travel weekly and to work some weekends and evenings.

Preferred Qualifications:

National Board Certification

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please attach National Board Certification documentation and teaching license, if held.

Closing Date:Open Until Filled:YesAdditional Information for Applicants

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified prior to employment. Transcripts should be provided for all earned degrees and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements. Transcript requests are the responsibility of the candidate.

EEO Statement:

This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable).

Fayetteville State University is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, political affiliation or sexual orientation. Moreover, Fayetteville State University values diversity and actively seeks to recruit talented students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Veteran's Statement

Fayetteville State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have a Master's degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you currently hold a valid NC teaching license?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a minimum of two years teaching experience?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you possess National Board Certification?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * This position requires driving to various schools to make observations. Would you be able to travel on a daily basis to schools during teacher work hours?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * This position requires attending training conferences that may involve overnight stays and travel out of Cumberland County. Would you be able to work extended hours to attend training as required?
   • Yes
   • No

Optional & Required DocumentsRequired Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
3. Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Other Document