Instructional Coach Job Description
Instructional coaches work primarily in schools. They assist teachers in making the learning experience better and more fun for both students and teachers. The coaches seek to implement programs that will ensure these goals.
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Provide Resources
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Instructional coaches assist teachers by providing the materials they need for certain lesson plans or projects. For example, the instructional coach may give teachers books on better ways to teach second-graders about U.S. presidents.
Curriculum Standards
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Instructional coaches also make sure that teachers' lesson plans are in accordance with school and state policies regarding curriculum. For example, the instructional coach may remind a teacher that she has to dedicate the last three weeks of a semester to preparing students for a statewide exam.
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Mentoring
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Instructional coaches mentor new teachers and get them acquainted with fellow staff members, students and school policies. The coach may introduce the teacher to the administrative staff and have him visit some of the students.
Training
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Instructional coaches usually have at least a bachelor's degree in education, sociology, English or another related discipline. Depending on the school district, some instructional coaches will need a master's degree followed by some teaching experience.
Salary
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Salary depends on your education level, years of experience and location. Current salaries average about $52,000 per year. As for the outlook, this field is expected to grow by 22% by the year 2016, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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