The Role of a Coach

AREAS OF FOCUS IN SUPPORTING YOUR NEW EDUCATOR
The Principal determines the role of the New Educator Support System (NESS) and with the NESS School Liaison identifies the Instructional Coach’s role and responsibilities in supporting the New Educator. The following list contains some suggestions for prioritizing New Educator support:
1. Classroom performance

• Student/Classroom management
• Lesson planning incorporating Sunshine State Standards
• Lesson presentation
• Assessing student work
• Student Expectations

2. Site expectations

• Parent, community relationships
• Site policies and procedures
• Site culture

3. State and District requirements for retaining employment.

• Completion of Child Abuse
• ESOL Requirements
• State Competencies
• Professional Exams
• Special Circumstances: ACE, additional State or District Requirements
• Other items listed on the New Educators Statement of Eligibility.

This list is not meant to be a checklist but to offer suggestions that may help support the New Educator more effectively.
Source: Dr. Doug Miller