Academic Coach (Math, High School)

School District of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

13h

About The Position

The School District of Philadelphia is the cornerstone provider of public education in Philadelphia. For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound. The 198,405 students entrusted to the District arrive at school every day with an extraordinary range of needs and aspirations. We are committed to delivering on their right to an excellent public school education, and we are particularly focused on ensuring every student has access to exceptional educational opportunities. Equity is our mandate. Will you join us?
Job Summary
The role of the Academic Coach is to support the use of effective instructional practices in the area of Mathematics and to serve as a liaison between District and school staff in support of the implementation of District initiatives.

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in teaching Math.
• All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume.
• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional certificate for Mathematics.
• Demonstrated knowledge of: PA Core State Standards, including the instructional shifts and their implications for instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of: the principles and methods of education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of: research related to the field of education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of: the principles of adult learning.
• Demonstrated knowledge of: best practices for coaching teachers and school leaders.
• Demonstrated ability to: observe lessons and give effective feedback based on the Danielson Framework for Teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to: develop and facilitate professional learning for school staff that is based on the tenets of impactful adult learning.
• Demonstrated ability to: communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to teachers in the implementation of the math instructional components of the curriculum.
• Supports the school’s leadership team in developing the School Improvement Plan and monitoring the plan’s implementation.
• Teaches model lessons for teachers that illustrate effective instructional practices.
• Works closely with the Math Lead and Principal in planning, implementing, and assessing reform efforts at the school.
• Works with the school’s leadership team to develop and implement a staff-learning plan, based on identified professional development needs.
• Works collaboratively with District Offices to support district initiatives.
• Attend professional development led by the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, or other offices (as directed).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time