Instructional Coach, Literacy (Fixed-Term)

Amplify

4d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amplify is seeking an Instructional Coach for Literacy with a background in teaching, coaching, and/or school leadership to join our Professional Development (PD) team as a fixed-term employee for Edison Twp. School District for the 2026-2027 school year. The Instructional Coach, Literacy, will support educators on-site up to four days per week with the fifth day dedicated to planning and preparing to meet the needs of educators. The Instructional Coach may be asked to support the Amplify PD team on department-wide initiatives on days that Edison Twp. leaders have off when Amplify is open for business (i.e. teacher work days, holidays, winter and summer breaks, school cancellations, etc.). This support will vary but may include designing and/or delivering PD through the summer to other districts. In this role, you will collaborate with district/school leadership and the Amplify Literacy Professional Development Strategist assigned to the district/school to determine the strategy, focus, and coaching approach for different times of the year. You will also partner with district/school leadership to adjust course, as needed, with an eye toward improving student outcomes. An outcomes-centered orientation and the ability to pivot based on district priorities and implementation needs are necessary for this role. The Instructional Coach’s daily responsibilities will be determined along with their manager, based on the district’s goals and priorities throughout the year. Specific areas of focus may include: Leading observations and providing feedback to teachers and leaders in order to strengthen the implementation of Amplify's Literacy suite, ultimately leading to stronger student outcomes, Conducting model lessons and co-teaching alongside classroom teachers, Supporting unit or lesson planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers, Leading lesson study cycles for teachers, Providing recommendations to school leadership designed to enhance outcomes and equity of learning for diverse student populations, including students with learning and thinking differences and English Learners, Facilitating PLCs for leaders and/or teachers including supplementary office hour consultations, Supporting data analysis and instructional planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers and reading leaders, Analyzing student work and formative assessment data to support instructional decision-making and responsiveness to learner outcomes, Cultivating model classrooms as a means of elevating and replicating best practices for planning and instruction. In addition to these specific areas of focus in coaching, the instructional coach will also: Proactively seek out feedback and adapt practice based upon the feedback and what is leading to improved student outcomes, Create or customize professional development experiences, as needed, Facilitate district-wide professional development sessions (in person and remote), as needed, for leaders and teachers.

Requirements

Passionate about literacy and deep knowledge of the science of reading and writing
Experience leading sustained coaching engagements and professional development for educators in K-5 or 6-8
5+ years of K-5 or 6-8 Literacy teaching experience, leading to demonstrable results for students
Experience working on collaborative projects with leaders and teachers
Experience in guiding teams of educators through change management processes
Experience analyzing data and using it to inform practice
Proven efficacy in time management while managing multiple engagements and competing priorities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology-based productivity tools, mainly Google Applications
Able to travel locally (up to 4 days per week) across the Edison Twp., New Jersey area to support educators

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Amplify CKLA or experience teaching Amplify CKLA
10+ years of K-5 or 6-8 teaching and leadership experience, leading to demonstrable results for students
Ability to support educators in a remote learning environment, if needed
Master's or Advanced Degree in Education

Responsibilities

Leading observations and providing feedback to teachers and leaders in order to strengthen the implementation of Amplify's Literacy suite, ultimately leading to stronger student outcomes
Conducting model lessons and co-teaching alongside classroom teachers
Supporting unit or lesson planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers
Leading lesson study cycles for teachers
Providing recommendations to school leadership designed to enhance outcomes and equity of learning for diverse student populations, including students with learning and thinking differences and English Learners
Facilitating PLCs for leaders and/or teachers including supplementary office hour consultations
Supporting data analysis and instructional planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers and reading leaders
Analyzing student work and formative assessment data to support instructional decision-making and responsiveness to learner outcomes
Cultivating model classrooms as a means of elevating and replicating best practices for planning and instruction
Proactively seek out feedback and adapt practice based upon the feedback and what is leading to improved student outcomes
Create or customize professional development experiences, as needed
Facilitate district-wide professional development sessions (in person and remote), as needed, for leaders and teachers