DA VINCI SCHOOLS
Academic Coach Job Description
Under the supervision of an administrator and general direction of administration, academic coaches assist in the education of students including management of student behavior; recordkeeping; instructional assistance; classroom safety, security and organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
- Work with individual students or small groups to reinforce learning material or skills introduced by the teacher.
- Guide independent, enrichment, and remedial work as assigned by the teacher.
- Help student master instructional materials assigned.
- Implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful, authentic learning experiences.
- Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
- Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
- Provide a positive environment in which students are encouraged to be actively engaged in the learning process.
- Prepare, operate, and care for needed materials, equipment, and supplies in the classroom for instructional purposes.
- Support student record-keeping, including filing, reviewing documents, contacting families for documentation
- Treat all students with dignity and respect.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
ABILITY TO:
- Communicate effectively with students, other staff, and their parents.
- Use appropriate English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Maintain the confidentiality of information related to individual pupils, parents and other employees.
- Work effectively under the direction of others.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Set a good example in terms of punctuality, attendance and work ethic.
- Be proactive in matters relating to health and safety.
- Have willingness to assume other responsibilities appropriate for the position
- Use a computer, and common classroom equipment.
- Operate standard office equipment copier, fax machine, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or the equivalent.
- Two years of college credit, or an associate's (or higher) degree, or progress toward degree preferred.
- Combination of training and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described, including previous experience working with groups of children; experience working with children with disabilities highly desirable.
- Knowledge of: Basic reading, writing, and math.
We prioritize assembling a staff that reflects our student diversity. Spanish-speaking a plus. EOE