Instructional Coach Qualifications
The effectiveness of any coaching initiative hinges on the selection of a candidate that is highly qualified as a teacher, knowledgeable in content, and skilled in the sophisticated practices of coaching. Districts must select the coach that meets the following criteria:
- Pennsylvania Level II teaching certification
- track record or evidence of improving student achievement
- demonstrated knowledge and use of a rich array of instructional approaches, resources, and technologies
- demonstrated skills in analyzing and using data for instructional decision-making
- interpersonal, problem solving, and organizational skills required to effectively facilitate coaching and staff development
- ability to design and/or broker (individually or in collaboration with others) high quality professional development for teachers/school staff
- knowledge of equity issues in current education reform
- knowledge and skills to implement a standards-based education system utilizing the Pennsylvania Core Standards