Job Information
Grant Wood Area Education Agency Induction Coach 24-25 Participating district applicants only in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Induction Coach 24-25 Participating district applicants only JobID: 288
Position Type:
Teacher Leadership/ Induction Coach
Date Posted:
4/17/2024
Location:
Grant Wood AEA
Grant Wood AEA is anticipating Induction Coach opportunities for the upcoming 24-25 school year. Accepting applications from individuals employed by districts that are part of the Grant Wood AEA Induction Coach Consortium. Application materials required: completed application, cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation with one being from current principal, or supervisor
Requires BA degree in the field of education or related area; MA degree preferred.
Minimum of five years of recent classroom teaching experience in PK-12 education.
IA instructional license
Successful teacher leadership experience preferred
Active teaching contract with a GWAEA Induction Consortium district
Induction Coaches that are employed by a participating districts remain as employees of their district and their salary is based on their district teacher salary schedule.The Induction Coach will be responsible for supporting the growth and development of beginning teachers. Each induction coach will support a caseload of up to 15-17 first and second year teachers, K-12th grade within the Grant Wood Area Education Agency consortium school districts. In addition to mentoring, coaches provide professional development for teachers in areas such as class culture and climate, implementing instructional strategies, classroom management, analyzing student work, differentiated instruction, and supporting ELL and students with special needs. Induction coaches will utilize a variety of data collection tools and protocols that guide coaches and teachers in reflecting on practice and monitoring progress towards professional goals for instructional improvement. Individuals selected for the position of Induction Coach attend training and professional development throughout the school year through GWAEA Mentor Academies, Induction Coach Forums, professional learning teams and peer coaching.