• Builds trust and rapport with teachers in GYO programming by maintaining a high degree of visibility in their classrooms and through consistent communication.
• Coaches, supports and mentors GYO teachers in effective practices that directly support school initiatives
• Advocates for GYO teachers’ needs with all stakeholders.
• Maintains clear, consistent, and data-centered communication to all GYO stakeholders, including district leadership, school administration, and university partners.
• Works with teachers individually, in collaborative teams, and/or with departments, providing practical support on a full range of instructional strategies.
• Conducts regular meetings with GYO teachers to examine student work and monitor progress in order to support teacher reflection and action.
• Conducts regular check-ins with district and school-based staff involved in the coaching of GYO candidates, including the Induction team and school-based coaches.
• Develops and leads professional development opportunities for teams of teachers as isolated GYO activities and in conjunction with the New Teacher Academy.
• Holds GYO teachers accountable for the implementation of presented strategies in follow-up feedback cycles.
• Supports GYO teachers in lesson planning by cultivating knowledge of Hamilton County curriculum guides and university partners’ planning expectations.
• Works closely with school administration to inform their coaching
• Maintains accurate and consistent documentation of coaching cycles and resource coordination
• Participates in Grow Your Own program planning and makes recommendations for ongoing support of GYO candidates to district leadership and university partners.
• Conducts GYO informational sessions for a variety of stakeholder groups.
• Cultivates and manages active candidate database, with input from other GYO team members
• Maintains appropriate licensure and acknowledges that continued employment with the Hamilton County Department of Education is contingent upon providing required documentation to validate licensure in a timely manner.
• Implements district, state, and federal policies, regulations, and laws.
• Participates in faculty meetings, professional development, education conferences and other activities that promote professional growth and student achievement.
• Works collaboratively with administrators, faculty, and staff.
• Attends work and arrives to work on time.
• Maintains confidentiality.

Knowledge/Education/Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree with certification as specified by state and federal standards for the teaching position held. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience required.
• Experience in facilitating professional learning is preferred
• Previous experience working with a district coach is preferred.
• Candidates with Exceptional Education experience preferred.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills to deal effectively with students, educators, parents, and community members.
• Knowledgeable about formative and diagnostic assessments and research based instructional practices.
• Deep understanding of best practices for teaching.