POD Success Coach

Chesapeake Public Schools

Experience: 5+ yrs
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
Job type: Full-time

About the role

Chesapeake Public Schools

JOB DESCRIPTION

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

PROFESSIONAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SUCCESS COACH

Division: Human Resources

Pay Grade: TSS + 10

FLSA Status: Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE

The primary role of the Professional and Organizational Development (POD) Success Coach is to provide personalized, job-embedded support through collaborative partnerships with employees at all stages of their careers. Success Coaches engage in ongoing coaching cycles, working alongside employees to identify strengths, set professional goals, and implement high-impact practices. In addition, they support the design and facilitation of professional learning experiences that are responsive to adult learning needs and aligned with organizational priorities. Through this work, they promote the use of evidence-based strategies that build self-efficacy, align with school improvement priorities, and positively impact student outcomes. Additionally, Success Coaches foster reflective practice by supporting employees in leveraging their strengths, analyzing professional needs, and planning effective next steps to enhance overall performance and organizational impact. The Professional and Organizational Development Success Coach reports directly to the Director of Professional and Organizational Development and also works closely with school-based and central office educators.

Notes:

The Success Coach is not responsible for the evaluation of employees.
The individual will support employees in multiple schools across the city.
The individual will support educators in meeting the needs of all learners, including learners of varying abilities.
This position is not a pathway to an administrative position.
This position will be reviewed annually and may be reassigned when necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Support employees of various positions and locations.
Maintain a visible presence in schools;
Create a culture of lifelong learning and support employees through job-embedded experiences;
Build trusting relationships to encourage new learning, develop safe environments for collegial conversations, support the use of current, highly effective evidence-based instructional practices, and support employees as they explore and implement innovative practices;
Model continuous learning and stay current on division policies, initiatives, materials, and resources, as well as curriculum and content standards and evidence-based strategies.
Design and implement aligned coaching systems in collaboration with department colleagues;
Facilitate dedicated coaching cycles with employees, incorporating goal alignment, intentional professional learning, reflective dialogue, success criteria, actionable feedback, and documented growth grounded in evidence-based instructional practices;
Remain current on effective coaching practices and implement coaching cycles that consistently yield high-value outcomes through a guaranteed coaching model and framework.
Design, facilitate, and support strategic, job-related professional development and professional learning to build capacity in individuals and employee groups
Partner in the implementation of division-wide professional development events, learning communities, and collaborative networks that promote continuous improvement;
Analyze feedback and performance data to evaluate the effectiveness of professional learning experiences and adjust support accordingly;
Partner with teachers in their classrooms, offer insights for enhancement of teaching-learning, and model lessons for teachers that demonstrate instructional best practices;
Partner with school leaders in supporting identified instructional priorities and professional learning needs;
Serve as lead and/or point of contact for select department and division-wide collaborative projects;
Assist employees with identifying, disaggregating, analyzing, and interpreting data to measure and improve student achievement and/or program effectiveness;
Keep data/measures of impact to help educators reflect on and optimize their practices;
Remain continuously up-to-date on educational and technology research;
Perform other duties as assigned.

The responsibilities outlined are illustrative and not comprehensive.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or a related field;
At least five years of teaching experience in a school setting is preferred;
Proven success as a teacher and teacher leader with experience providing professional learning opportunities to adults;
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and sustain positive relationships with students, employees, and community partners;
Possession of an appropriate driver’s license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia;
Possession of/or ability to acquire an appropriate license(s), certificate(s), and/or endorsements for the position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Demonstrate knowledge of and effective implementation of best practices to design and implement supports to meet the needs of diverse learners;
Establish positive and productive working relationships;
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive and professional information;
Proven proficiency in various instructional technology resources;
Maintain knowledge of instructional content, curriculum, and evidence-based practices across multiple areas, including industry practices, engagement, leadership, and conditions for learning;
Demonstrate professionalism and ability to deliver effective oral presentations and clear, accurate written communication with stakeholders;
Present material to a diverse educational audience;
Possess the initiative to work independently and interdependently;
Analyze, interpret, and resolve problems;
Comply with administrative directives, individual school guidelines, and School Board policy.

Demonstrate responsibility for own professional growth by seeking continuing education;
Exhibit strong work habits, including punctuality, regular attendance, and effective time management;
Demonstrate strong planning, organizational, detail-oriented, and public relations skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment is primarily indoors, with moderate noise and temperature levels; the employee is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions;
The work requires exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and negligible force constantly to move objects;
The position requires travel to support multiple employees across schools and departments throughout the division;
Work involves climbing, lifting, and performing fine motor tasks (fingering);
Vocal communication is required to exchange ideas verbally;
Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken levels;
Visual acuity is required to prepare, review, and analyze written or digital-based data.

About Chesapeake Public Schools

Public K-12 school district serving Chesapeake, Virginia.

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