School Base Inst Coach: Provo City School District |
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Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform advanced math; read technical information, compose a variety of documents,
and/or facilitate group discussions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific
knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: understanding of
Utah Core Standards, District Essentials, District Curriculum Notebooks, District-adopted curricular programs,
District-set goals, research on evidence-supported instructional practices (including best practices for students who
are economically disadvantaged, English learners, and academically advanced).
SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to periodically upgrade skills in order to meet
changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job
include: adapting to changing work priorities; traveling to multiple work locations; contributing to and following goals
and action plans; communicating (orally and in writing) with proficiency, clarity, and respect; leading groups in
learning, discussions, trainings, etc.; organizing schedules, materials, and tasks; ability to analyze tasks; ability to
model teaching; proficiency with multiple technologies (i.e., computer devices, digital whiteboards, education
software); ability to plan for effective instruction, motivate teachers and to work with a variety of people and groups.
ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; routinely gather, collate, and/or
classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of
circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized
methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types
and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action
plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving
with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: data collection, analysis, and management; communication with persons of varied
educational and cultural backgrounds; working with both individuals and teams; dealing with frequent interruptions;
meeting deadlines and schedules; being a collaborate member of the coaching team; setting priorities; scheduling
multiple activities; adjusting to varied assignments; flexibility in working with others; and operating standards office
equipment including software applications.
Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational policies to achieve organizational
objectives; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources
from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly
impact the organization’s services.
Work Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and
significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 30% sitting, 30% walking, 40% standing. This job is
performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.
Experience: Job related experience within specialized field is required.
Education: Bachelor's degree in job related area.
Required Testing
None Specified
Certificates and Licenses Current Professional Educator License Designated Subject Matter Endorsement
Continuing Educ./Training
Continuing Education Requirements
Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses
Clearances
Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance FLSA Status
Exempt
Approval Date 03/12/2026 Revised Date
03/12/2026
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| School Based Instructional Coach Pool - This position open until filled Purpose Statement
The job of School Based Instructional Coach is done for the purpose/s of providing leadership for district
professional development; mentoring and training teachers in order to increase content knowledge and to
improve instruction; building school instructional capacity in order to meet the learning needs of all students;
serving as an instructional advisor to administrators; and improving student achievement.
This job is distinguished from other similar jobs by the following characteristics: this is a three year position with
the option to re-apply for a second three-year term. If the position ends for any reason other than unsatisfactory
performance, the employee will return to a position similar tot he position held prior to the appointment as a
School Based Instructional Coach. While it is not guaranteed, concerted effort will be made to return employee to
a position equivalent to the position held prior to this appointment. This position is non-supervisory. Essential Functions
Assists school administrators with district and school-based initiatives and programs for the purpose of ensuring
successful implementation and regular monitoring of stated objectives, goals, and benchmarks.
Assists school staff in professional development activities for the purpose of increasing professional learning for
educators.
Assists teachers and administrators in understanding the Utah Core Standards and District Essentials for the
purpose of ensuring teacher knowledge of mandated teaching standards.
Assists with the coordination of standardized testing (e.g. scheduling rooms, training school staff of testing
protocols, proctoring exams, manage testing documents, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining fairness and integrity
to the testing process and optimum student performance.
Attends facilitator meetings, university partnership training and events, and other training and meetings as
assigned for the purpose of improving instruction and maintaining strong relationships with community and
university partners.
Attends work regularly to fulfill duties specific to the assignment for the purpose of for the purpose of providing
quality educational experiences and continuity for assigned students, parents, and the overall school community.
Coaches teachers in all aspects of the profession to improve teacher and student performance (e.g. modeling, co-
teaching, data collecting and analyzing, feedback, etc.) for the purpose of improving instruction to students.
Collaborate with school administration and other stakeholders on a regular basis for the purpose of sharing data,
coordinating efforts, planning interventions, etc. to improve student academic proficiency.
Collaborates with district staff for the purpose of ensuring alignment to district goals and objectives.
Collaborates with university partnership staff to guide, mentor, and support interns, new teachers, and pre-service
educators in clinical supervision efforts for the purpose of meeting stated goals of the partnership in supporting
high quality learning opportunities in a professional setting.
Collects, records, and analyzes a wide variety of data for the purpose of making informed decisions and improving
student learning.
Develops and maintains productive relationships with instructional staff for the purpose of maximizing instructional
improvement.
Mentors teachers of all levels for the purpose of improving educator performance, increasing student learning, and
retaining new teachers.
Participates in professional development activities for the purpose of increasing one’s own professional learning
and job training.
Promotes school and District goals and Improvement Plans for the purpose of informing and aligning instructional
and organizational approaches.
Supports school principal with Tier 2 instructional plan for the purpose of supporting student learning based on
student performance data and formative assessment in a strategic and deliberate manner across all grade levels
and departments.
Other Functions Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the
work unit.
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