ELA Instructional Coach

New Paradigm for Education•Detroit, MI

12h•Onsite

About The Position

New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) seeking an ELA Instructional Coach. NPFE serves 2,100 students in Detroit, Michigan, specializing in maximizing student learning potential through proven education practices and managing all phases of school design, planning, and program implementation. NPFE is on a mission to ensure that all students in Detroit achieve at the highest levels, supporting educational transformation through increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support. We seek educators who believe all students can perform at high levels, deserve a quality education, and can attain post-secondary success. We are looking for culturally responsive educators with experience working with diverse communities and strong relationship-building skills. The ELA Instructional Coach will support teachers and instructional staff in implementing high-quality curriculum. Grounded in high-quality instructional curriculum, strong instructional practices, and knowledge of adult learning, coaches will support teachers inside and outside the classroom, developing their craft and driving student achievement growth. A successful coach will help close student achievement gaps and accelerate learning for all students by building teacher capacity through the implementation of effective instructional practices. Coaches will work under the supervision of the Executive Director, aligned with the needs of the building principal. They will be assigned an NPFE academy supporting teachers with reading and writing instruction.

Requirements

Must possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (in assigned content area/s of coaching)
5+ years of teaching experience (in assigned content area/s of coaching)
Be skilled at using data to ground conversations about instructional practice.
Be skilled at using student work to ground conversations about instructional practice.
Have experience leading adult learning, deep understanding of assigned content area, expertise of conceptual understanding, and ability to develop teachers resulting in improved student outcomes.
Have experience coaching or managing adults
Understanding the instructional needs of Multilingual Learners and thinking and learning differences of students.

Responsibilities

Provide teachers and other staff with the instructional leadership necessary to develop proficiency and success in implementation of core curriculum.
Coach and develop teachers on lesson planning, classroom management, instructional practices, and the effective use of data to guide instruction, providing real-time instructional support in the classroom whenever possible.
Design and host targeted professional development opportunities for teachers and other instructional staff.
Conduct regular curricular pedagogy meetings with specific goals and full participation by all teachers.
Support classroom teachers and classroom instruction through co-teaching, modeling, and real-time coaching as needed.
Participate in professional development opportunities and site visits to observe successful implementation of curriculum and supplemental programs - and bring those learnings to the school site.
Review student achievement data and make recommendations or adjustments, refer students for case discussion, etc.
Coordinate assessments by organizing, distributing, and explaining the assessment process to teachers -- and supporting the execution of the process.
Organize, track and coordinate curricular materials and resources for staff, students and families.
Create staff development plans based on targeted student data and observations.
Analyze assessment data to identify students for delivery of supplemental services.
Report assessment data to instructional staff and school community, and explain plans for student improvement.
Other ancillary duties as needed or assigned.