Instructional coaches serve in the role of a classroom supporter when they work inside classrooms to help teachers implement new ideas through demonstration, co-teaching, or observation and feedback.
The Role of a Classroom Supporter:
Classroom supporters work inside classrooms to help teachers implement new ideas. They often demonstrate a lesson, co-teach, or observe and give feedback. As classroom supporters, coaches work to enhance a teacher’s efficacy and improve teaching. - Joellen Killion and Cindy Harrison; Taking the Lead
Here are some ways that SCUSD Instructional Coaches serve in this role:
- Establishes partnership agreements with the teacher for the coaching cycles
- Sets goals with teachers for coaching cycles
- Meets with teachers to plan classroom supports
- Conducts classroom supports including demonstration lessons, co-teaching, and observations
- Meets with teachers following classroom supports to debrief
