LAUSD NBCT Support Coach for Newly Hired Teachers
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application ongoing
Overview
The LAUSD Teacher Support Unit is seeking a team of National Board Certified Teachers to serve as NBCT
Support Coaches for New Teachers. NBC Coaches will provide support and develop resources to assist
LAUSD new hires who are ineligible for a program-specific mentor (DI, BTGDI, BTSA, etc.). This support
effort will become a part of LAUSD’s new Teacher Orientation System. The program was a pilot during
second semester of the 2013-2014 school year and we will build on its success for upcoming school years.
Application, Time Commitment & Compensation
To be considered for this position, candidates must complete the application process. This includes:
submission of the application (Attachment A), a recommendation from their principal (Attachment B),
and an application review. Selected candidates are required to commit to attending mandatory program
training meeting(s), and up to 40 hours of program participation (teacher support). Please see the
Foundations of Coaching Calendar for currently scheduled training dates. Note: due to District re-organization
program parameters are subject to revision.
Responsibilities
Examples of duties for NBCT Support Coach include, but are not limited to:
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Welcome Meeting
o Group or individual introduction to the new hire support program and district policies and
procedures
1x per month group meeting, optional
2x per month individual meeting with each teacher supported for personal questions and needs
including:
o Content Support
o Classroom Management
o District Systems
o Community, District and School Culture
Required Qualifications
 Active NBC status for the current school year
 Knowledge of subject area content and pedagogy
 Knowledge of district policy and procedures
 Presentation skills
 Ability to travel to training site(s) to meet with assigned teachers
 Knowledge of adult learning theory
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To view and complete the application form please see Attachments A & B.
Attachment A: NBCT SUPPORT COACH
APPLICATION DEADLINE: applications will be accepted through the 2nd Friday of each month and
will be processed on a monthly basis
Application MUST be completed electronically – no faxes or mail accepted.
Documents are available via the NBC website. Go to www.lausd.net and click on offices. Click on ‘National
Board Certified Teacher Program’. Click on the link in the left margin ‘92 Service Hours’.
Submissions must include:
 Completed Application
 Resume reflecting relevant experience
 Letter of Recommendation from current supervising principal (See Attachment B)-this is to be
submitted by the principal.
All Documents must be emailed to:
Denise Busby, Specialist
Teacher Support Unit
Denise.busby@lausd.net
Application: Professional Background
Name
LAUSD Employee ID
LAUSD Email
Work Phone Number
Cellphone Number
Present School
Present Position
(Subject/Grade Level)
Education Service
Center (ESC)
Number of years teaching
in LAUSD
List all California
Credentials you hold that
are current, valid and on
file with LAUSD
Have you ever received a Notice of Unsatisfactory Service/Act or a Below Standard Evaluation?
☐ Yes
☐ No
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1. Describe your experience using the LAUSD Teaching and Learning Framework.
2. In 200 words or less, please tell us why you are interested in committing to this work.
☐ I certify that all of the information contained in this application and all supplementary materials
submitted are true and correct. I understand that the Teacher Support Unit may verify this
information. I acknowledge that some of the ratings and results of my performance may be
confidential.
Name
Date
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Attachment B: NBCT SUPPORT COACH
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 2nd Friday each month (all applications processed on a monthly basis)
Directions:
Applicant, please complete Section 1 of this form and email the form to your current, supervising
principal so that he/she can complete Section 2 and Section 3. Your principal must submit this
completed form via email. All submitted forms will be verified to ensure that they were completed by the
principal.
Section 1: This portion is to be completed by applicant (teacher)
Teacher Name:
School Name:
Section 2: This portion is to be completed by applicant’s supervising principal
I (Choose an item ) the teacher listed above for the position that he/she is applying for.
 Strongly Recommend
 Recommend
 Recommend with Reservations
 Do not Recommend
Section 3: This portion is to be completed by applicant’s supervising principal
Please provide comments or concerns regarding your response to the statement above:
Principal Name
Principal’s LAUSD
Email
Date
Thank you for helping to support our selection process. Please email the completed form to:
Denise Busby, Specialist
Teacher Support Unit
denise.busby@lausd.net
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