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Instructional Coach

Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira is a CIS/NEASC accredited private school serving over 2400 students (mainly Emirati students) from Pre-KG to grade 12. We are rated a "Good" school by KHDA and we follow the American curriculum (California Standards & Common Core Standards). We have a beautiful campus in the heart of Jumeirah. The school's vision focuses on two main parts: maintaining heritage and global thinking.

The Instructional Coach serves as part of the Shared Leadership Team and is responsible for bringing evidence-based practices into classrooms by working with and supporting teachers and administration with the goal of increasing student engagement, improving student achievement, and building teacher capacity. He or she works as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning. The Instructional Coach focuses on individual and group professional development that will expand and refine the understanding of research-based effective instruction. In order to meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized support that is based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers.

Essential Functions:

Facilitates the intellectual and professional development of teachers
Creates positive relationships with teachers and administrators
Communicates and demonstrates researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance
Communicates effectively with all members of the school and community
Reacts to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned
Monitors intervention program based on RTI by observing and meeting with teachers

Posted: October 2019

This is a Direct to School Job

Applications for this position will be received directly by the school and will not be reviewed by Teach Away's Placement Coordinators.

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Location	Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Start Date	November 2019
Eligible Candidates	Licensed Teacher
Monthly Salary	USD 3800 - 4900
Number of Vacancies	1

Job Benefits

Housing allowance provided or shared school accommodation
Economy ticket back to home country once a year
Medical Insurance

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Certificates	Teaching Credential/License Other Certification
Education Required	Bachelor
Major	Instructional design
Additional School Requirements
Instructional Coach Certificate Master's degree preferred American curriculum experience/training

About the School

When you visit AL ITTIHAD PRIVATE SCHOOL (ISP-J) you will see a vibrant school community with exceptional educational professionals, recruited from around the world, who are committed to delivering a true American education in a local setting. We belong to the Al Ittihad Private Schools and are considered the Flagship school. The first IPS school opened in Dubai in 1978. Currently, we have a total of five schools in the UAE (Al Ain, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi). Our branch, Al Ittihad Private School Jumeira, opened its doors in 1998 to meet the growing needs of Emirati students in Dubai; and now, 21 years later, IPS-J has become one of the premier Emirati schools in Dubai offering the American curriculum. We are located in the heart of Jumeirah and offer outstanding facilities that provide the best possible spaces for our committed teachers and coaches to inspire and adapt to the demands of the modern age while at the same time preserving our cultural heritage. Technology, art, physical education, library, classroom, and common spaces all communicate a message that learning is the core purpose and is highly valued at IPS-J. With the support of the Board of Directors, the Leadership Team, and the highly supportive parent community, IPS-J provides comprehensive programs and education IPS-J serves over 2400 Emirati students from Pre-KG to grade 12. We are fully accredited by CIS and NEASC and rated as a “Good” school by KHDA. Our core values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Compassion guide our actions and promote a culture of inclusiveness and engagement. Our focus on student learning in a safe, secure environment ensures that each of our students is encouraged to reach his or her potential each day. We are fully committed to the well-being of our students and staff.