Pasco County Schools

Job Title: Instructional Trainer Coach, Virtual Schools

Reports to:	Site Administrator
Job Group:	Instructional

FLSA:	Exempt
Job Code:	TBD
Salary Schedule:	INST

JOB GOAL

Responsible for supporting classroom teachers and administration by focusing work on improving instruction as the primary avenue to improve student outcomes; for supporting professional development of skills in critical areas; and for the extraction, coordination, analysis, and design of data to support instructional practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of those in this position.

Fulfill instructional coaching duties, including coaching cycles, conducting observations and feedback, co-planning instruction and/or intervention, working with the school’s three multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) teams, modeling instruction with high quality instructional materials, completing instructional walkthroughs, and working with data analysis.
Develop and implement quality, research-based professional development programs related to the curriculum at the school level for faculty and staff.
Provide one-on-one and group mentoring to apprentice and mentor teachers to aid in developing their capacity to serve as a model of high-impact instruction.
Model, observe, and provide feedback to teachers through the utilization of an instructional coaching cycle, which includes conducting classroom walkthroughs and virtual live lessons to help identify strengths and areas of growth related to the instructional material and program implementation.
Lead and guide professional learning communities through data analysis that results in the selection, implementation, and evaluation of research-based instructional strategies.
Design and develop virtual courses from concept to completion, working with subject matter experts, curriculum vendors, and instructional specialists that are aligned with the approved state standards and most current accessibility guidelines.
Leverage learning management systems (LMS), authoring tools, and other technology platforms to build and deliver robust asynchronous virtual courses.
Work collaboratively with the site principal, assistant principal(s), faculty, and staff to address site-based professional learning needs.
Provide support and training in lesson and program planning.
Provide a schedule of professional learning and coaching support activities using documentation with industry-specific tools, such as the Coaching Implementation Tracker.
Assist in identifying and developing future leaders.
Identify, analyze, and interpret data trends in complex data sets.
Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, and data analytics that allow stakeholders to evaluate critical operational functions.
Receive, evaluate, and process data requests from internal and external entities while ensuring that it is presented in a manner that effectively communicates the information to both internal and external stakeholders.
Analyze student and staff data for completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness based on the needs of the school and leadership.
Blend data from multiple systems to prepare visual models for management review.
Coordinate with leadership to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and value of data.
Present information collected to leadership as requested.
Collaborate with team members and leadership to identify process improvement opportunities, propose system modifications, and devise data collection strategies.
Establish and maintain security and confidentiality protocols for all data maintained and warehoused by District and Pasco eSchool.
Participate in school-related activities, duties, and test coordination as required.
Keep abreast of emerging trends and best practices in online learning, instructional design, and educational technology, incorporating innovative approaches into course design and development.
Attend staff meetings and participate in conferences, trainings, and professional development opportunities to enhance job performance, maintain knowledge of content, instructional strategies, and coaching skills.
Maintain professional licensure and certifications as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Extensive knowledge of state standards and/or benchmarks and current high impact, evidence-based instructional practices
Ability to effectively develop presentations and deliver information to adult learners
Knowledge of database design, structure, and warehousing
Ability to collect, summarize, and graph data related to student achievement and behavior
Ability to use data visualization software to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media
Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, and manage work assignments in an efficient manner and within established timeframes
Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and web-based technologies and platforms
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders
Ability to work collaboratively with others and facilitate groups to consensus
Ability to effectively engage in the problem-solving process

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Education, or related field
Four years’ experience teaching
Four years’ experience in data analysis
Two years of Highly Effective or Effective Value-Added Model (VAM) ratings
Two years’ experience in a leadership or mentoring role
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

Valid Florida Educator's Certificate in assigned subject area or grade level

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Education, Data Analytics, or related field
Successful completion of the Pasco County Clinical Educator training

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk, and hear; stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT

General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.

Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.

Instructional Trainer Coach, Virtual Schools; EST: June 11, 2024; REV: n/a; Board Approved: June 11, 2024