The mission of the Beta Academy Coach is to establish a world-class classroom through a culture of joyful rigor and develop scholars and leaders who can contribute on a community, national, and international level.
Outcomes
Meet Academic Goals
(K-5) 70% of your cohort achieves the academic goal
60% of scholars achieve Meets or above on benchmarks and state tests
(K-5) 30% of cohort achieves the academic goal
25% of scholars achieve Masters on benchmarks and state tests
(6-8) 70% of your cohort achieves the academic goal
65% of scholars achieve Meets or above on benchmarks and state tests
(6-8) 35% of cohort achieves academic goal
30% scholars achieve Masters on benchmarks and state tests
(9-12) 75% of your cohort achieves academic goal
70% scholars achieve Meets or above on benchmarks and state tests
(9-12) 35% of cohort achieves academic goal
35% of scholars achieve Masters on benchmarks and state tests
70% of your cohort achieves growth goals
70% scholars meet or exceed expected growth
100% of your cohort earns Distinct Designation from TEA in their content area on state tests
Cohort earns Master Level Teacher status on Observation Rubric by their third year of employment
Meet School Culture Goals
90% Satisfactory on Coach Feedback Surveys
100% of your cohort:
(K-3) awards each scholar a minimum of 1 Sunshine Note a month.
(2-5) awards Beta Bucks a minimum 12 times throughout the day.
Measured by Teacher Observation Rubric section 2.1 for joyful teaching
(6-8) awards tribe points a minimum 12 times throughout the day.
(9-12) mentors a minimum of 7 scholars a year in successfully receiving their Ba patch
Role Based Competencies
Organization & Planning
High Standards
Openness to Feedback and Ideas
Proactivity
Efficiency
Communication
Team Work
Attention to Detail
Problem-Solving
Emotional Intelligence
Flexibility/Adaptability
Beta Culture Competencies
Joy
Culture of Honor
Courageous Conversations
Integrity
High Standards
Creativity
Job Prerequisites for Instructional Coaches
At least five years of classroom teaching experience is required. More than five years of teaching experience is preferred.
Previous experience in coaching and/or leading a team is preferred.
For specific coaching positions, experience in the subject area or grade band is preferred.
Job Description
Instructional Coaching Vision
Beta Academy is dedicated to creating a learning environment that is engaging, joyful, and dynamic for both scholars and teachers. In our commitment to foster both strong academic achievement and the Beta culture of excellence, we have developed an instructional coaching program to support teachers in building these classrooms. Coaches model the rigorous bar that Beta expects. They work collaboratively with teachers to support and challenge them by sharpening their skill set. Coaches use team building strategies such as co-planning, role-playing, reflective questioning, consistent and immediate feedback, and real-time coaching to offer differentiated and authentic professional development to all teachers.
Three Core Beliefs
We believe that Beta teachers are the best and the best teachers never stop learning and growing.
We believe that coaching feedback should always be kind, specific, and helpful.
We believe that coaches are pillars holding up high expectations and a standard of excellence.
Develop a Culture of Community
Create a sense of community among the coach’s team
Assist team in co-planning and thought sharing
Act as school liaison within coaching groups (helping to problem-solve, etc.)
Promote and maintain a positive and effective school climate by ensuring that all interactions with staff, scholars, parents, and the public at large are prompt, efficient, helpful and friendly
Establish and maintain professional and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders: parents, scholars, staff, neighbors, and partners
Implement Coaching Cycle
Practice and/or Observe:
Prior to Step 1, Coaches should pre-plan using the three-step coaching process, (1) plan the coaching, (2) rehearse the plan, and (3) revise it to make certain the practice will be perfect.
Formal Observation: Provide a classroom observation Mid-year & End-of-year utilizing the “Teacher Observation Rubric.” Hold a Pre-Observation Meeting with Coachee (schedule aide to cover the teacher’s class) prior to the formal observation.
Informal Touch-Points: Provide daily/weekly support including, but not limited to, real-time coaching, lesson planning and internalizations, scholar data reviews, and “Glow/Grow” feedback for all team members.
Feedback/Documentation
Document important feedback meetings by using the Coach Feedback Agenda
Schedule feedback meetings within 48 hours for all observations done
Document weekly touchpoint meetings in the Weekly Planning Meeting Agenda
Document data-driven meetings in the Data-Driven Guide
Do Over; Possibly Multiple Times
Provide planned time to practice with team members (planning practice)
Model and assist teachers with campus instructional teaching methods
Reflect
Post-Meeting: Celebrate upgrades! Have a discussion about what went well, and how to keep the improvement ongoing. Also, discuss what could have been better if applicable. Ask: How can I better support you?
Management & Organization
Spot check report cards grades twice every nine weeks for accuracy
Ensure team report cards are accurate before going to print
Attend regular coaching meetings and tag-ins
Work with and assist faculty in the development of effective classroom discipline and organization
Academic Progress
Increase scholar achievement campus wide
Meet the coach academic goals (listed in scorecard)
Ensure all Coachees meet their campus goal (listed in scorecard)
Monitor effectiveness of interventions for struggling scholars
Campus Leadership
Pursue the vision and execute the mission of the school
Recognize problems and assist with constructive resolutions
Ensure a professional and college preparatory climate across the campus
Develop and supervise mentoring opportunities within the school
Provide leadership in supporting the continuous campus improvement processes
Assist in the development of ongoing coaching program
Ensure a safe and clean environment for learning
Enforce board policy, school guidelines, and administrative directives
Read and uphold the Procedures Manual, Employee Handbook, Scholar Handbook and Scholar Code of Conduct, and Teacher Commitment to Excellence
Develop leaders on team by reading with team members, listen to podcast and meet regularly as a group for leadership professional development
Personal Development
Read leadership literature provided by the school
Listen to all assigned podcasts
Receive and implement feedback from direct supervisor(s)
Seek out and participate in educational/professional development and encourage such developments for staff
Reports To
Instructional Coaches reports to:
Primary: Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Secondary: Principal
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Education and Training
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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