Dowagiac Union Schools

243 S. Front Street

Dowagiac, MI 49047

Phone: 269-782-4400 Fax: 269-782-4418

VACANCY LISTING

Position: Elementary Instructional Coach

Position Goal:

Works collaboratively with teachers to improve instructional strategies, enhance student learning, and foster professional growth. Provide non-evaluative support through modeling lessons, observing classes, analyzing data, offering feedback, and acts as a partner in teaching rather than a supervisor.

Reports to: Superintendent, Director of Curriculum & Grants, and Building Principal

Requirements:

Master’s degree in educational leadership and a valid Michigan teaching certification
Extensive and proven classroom management techniques
Ability to demonstrate best practices in real-time or co-plan and teach lessons with the teacher
Ability to establish a cycle of setting goals, learning new strategies, observing classrooms, and reflecting with teachers
Knowledge of teaching intervention strategies
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse cultural, racial and socioeconomic student population
Ability to assist teachers to examine student assessment data to identify learning gaps and inform instruction.
Self-directed, organized, and able to prioritize when given a variety of responsibilities and assigned tasks

Preferences:

Previous teaching experience – elementary level or middle school level
Training or desire to be an Instructional Coach
Background in psychology or extensive study in psychology

Salary: Per the Master Contract

Deadline: Until filled

Contact: Hunter Reed, Director of Curriculum & Grants

243 S.Front St, Dowagiac, MI 49047

PHONE: 269-782-4400 FAX: 269-782-4418

E-mail: hreed@dowagiacschools.org

Apply online at: https://jobs.redroverk12.com/org/DUSD

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