Advertising Your Role As An Instructional Coach:
So, now that you have started your new role as an Instructional Coach, or are preparing to launch your job description to your staff, you will need to advertise! Advertising your role is VERY important in starting off as an Instructional Coach, especially if it is a new position within your building/district. Getting the word out is a MUST! It helps teachers understand what they can expect from your position. I started off by sharing a menu that I created to help communicate this to my staff. I thought that it would be a fun visual that teachers could refer back to to help remind them of how I could help them. It also helped me in straightening out my role with myself. This is my second version. Updating your menu from year to year is a must (as your role evolves). Have fun and start those creative juices flowing! If you would like a FREE editable copy of my menu please click on the link below.
I also created a paper sign up sheet to gauge interest in working with an Instructional Coach. I popped one of these in each teacher mailbox and posted it on my bathroom blog (bulletin board I put up in the bathrooms). Just make sure to add a note as to where you would like them to put the completed forms. This was a great way to get those teachers who prefer signing up with a paper form. I have found that paper copies are necessary to grab those teachers who are not comfortable using technology. I also created a Google Form survey sign up form for those who prefer signing up for my services using a link. Below is a FREE copy of the Instructional Coaches Sign Up Form.
