Job Description
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Yuma, AZ
Job Description
Job Title: Instructional Coach Status: Full-Time
Exemption Status: Exempt Salary Grade: 27
Department/Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Yuma, AZ
Primary Function: The instructional coach provides professional development for teachers in an area of curriculum that the teacher needs help with or with new curriculum. Under the direction of the principal, Instructional Coach functions as a spiritual and academic leader fostering Catholic Identity in accordance with the schools mission statement and philosophy; and is also responsible for supporting the Diocese of Tucson in its mission to evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic School environment. The Coach shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, "Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received." (Eph. 4:1)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this Ministerial Position:
- Recognize and support the unique Catholic Mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church; a school employee may not espouse, in word or deed, any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Church.
- Shall abide by Catholic principles in the assistant principals professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral structures.
- Exercise leadership in all phases of education, including co-curricular activities.
- Assists principal in data analysis and provides teachers feedback on how to increase the level of mastery on academic standards for the students.
- Is responsible for supporting the teachers in the planning, operation, supervision, and evaluation of the schools educational programs; help promote a pleasant and effective teaching and learning environment.
- Be responsible for assisting teachers in accordance with diocesan and local school policies, applicable state law, and the policies and standards of applicable accrediting agencies.
- Supervise and develop competent faculty and staff in accordance with diocesan and accrediting agency policies and evaluate teachers.
- Provides feedback to teachers in lesson planning, classroom management, delivery of instruction.
- Demonstrate professional responsibility in enforcing diocesan and school policies and regulations; enforce adherence to the Diocese of Tucson Handbook of School Policies and Procedures and Diocese of Tucson Personnel Policy Guidelines and Procedures.
- Help ensure development of faculty and student codes of conduct which reflect gospel values; additionally, enforce established discipline standards as directed by the principal.
- Help support the maintaining of a clean, safe, and orderly campus as required by diocesan school guidelines and as directed by the principal.
- Work cooperatively with the principal in building a faith community; give evidence of lived Gospel values by personal example and by being an active member of a faith community; be open to the importance of a personal faith journey.
- Cooperate with school and diocesan administration; work effectively with all staff members to promote positive relationships with students and parents.
- Maintain confidentiality of information.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical/Mental Requirements: Coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.
Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.
Basic Qualifications:
- A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church. Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church. If not a baptized Catholic, must nonetheless abide by Catholic principles in the assistant principals professional and private life.
- Excellent communications skills including written, verbal, public speaking, and presentation skills; must have excellent communications skills with children and adults.
- Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player.
- Be available for evening and weekend work as necessary; have reliable transportation.
- Be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.
- Proficiency in the use of computer technology including word processing and the use of school related technology.
- Flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately in a school ministerial environment.
- The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check.
- Display sound judgment in dress and general behavior; exhibit professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance at all times.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate degree or equivalent in Education from an accredited institution.
- Possess State of Arizona Administrative Certificate with renewal per state law.
- Possess Diocesan Ministry Certification or equivalent or have a plan to attain the required Level II Certification with renewal every three years.
- Meet the requirements of the Arizona Department of Education and the applicable accrediting agency guidelines for principals.
- A working knowledge and understanding of best practices in teaching methodology and child development.
Other/Preferred Skills:
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Covenants of Employment:
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the "Zero Tolerance Policy", no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the [Parish/Church] when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.
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