In this episode of “Ask the Tech Coach,” Jeff and Susan discuss Chapter 3 of Coaching Matters "Roles and Responsibilities for Coaches" If you would like to be a guest on a future episode, please contact the show today! Join the TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network!Are you a Tech Coach or looking to become one this year?Are you searching for support in your position? The TeacherCast Tech Coaches Network, is a brand new Professional Learning Network designed specifically for Tech Coaches and designed to provide weekly support for all Instructional Coaches. Click Here to Join! Ten Roles and Responsibilities of CoachesResource ProviderSharing and creating instructional resources with teachers Data CoachGuiding teachers to access, analyze, and use relevant, formal, and informal data from multiple sourcesHelp teachers learn how to gather dataHelp teachers to reflect through dataFacilitating conversations that engage teachers in analyzing and using a variety of data to access student learning and adapt instruction Instructional SpecialistEngaging teachers in planning instruction and using effective, high-impact teaching strategiesFacilitate planning of Tier 1 Instruction, and explores many ways for accessing learning and differentiating instruction, applying content-specific pedagogical instruction, and using instructional models that support student-centered instruction Curriculum SpecialistDeep content knowledge and are able to unpack standards to develop or use learning progressions or pacing charts for planning units and lessonsAssisting teachers in accessing and using district curricula to align instruction to standards.Helping teachers integrate learning across disciplines to reinforce learning outcomesBuilding consistency and coherence across classrooms, grade levels, courses, and schools to ensure that the curriculum is implemented with integrity to ensure equity in learning Classroom SupporterWorking inside of classrooms to help teachers implement new effective instruction, practice new strategies, and implement curricula to promote student successProviding demonstrated lessons, co-teach, or observe and facilitate reflection conversations with teachers.Working to enhance teachers efficacy and improve teaching and student learningPlanning and reflecting together on teaching and student learning.Raising a teacher's consciousness and skillfulness about making on the spot instructional decisions that respond to student learning needs. Learning FacilitatorFacilitate individual, small-group, and whole-faculty professional learning among staff members. MentorMentoring novice teachers or new-to-the-school teachersServing as role models, acculturate new teachers to the school, and advice new teachers about instruction, curriculum, procedures, practices, and school politics School...
