Instructional Coach - Humanities

CESAR CHAVEZ PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR PUBLIC POLICY•Washington, DC

39d•$83,066 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Instructional Coaches lead and facilitate changes in the instructional practices of Chavez teachers. This aims to improve student outcomes, enhance teacher job satisfaction, and sustain professional learning communities throughout the system.

Requirements

A Master's in Teaching in either ELA or Math is required
A completed and passed praxis 1 & 2 is required
Must have obtained a teacher's license within the last 7 years
Minimum 5 years teaching experience in content area on the secondary level (grades 6-12), ability to demonstrate knowledge in multiple math subject areas is required
A student-centered approach to teaching and learning is required.
Must be comfortable working within urban environments
Must be able to demonstrate the ability to move student achievement and growth at a rapid and intentional pace
Must be able to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and celebrate both teachers and scholars

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with DC PCSB ASPIRE framework is preferred
Familiarity with preparing students (and teachers) for state standardized assessments (DC CAPE) and national assessments MAP, AP, SAT, PSAT, ACCESS, etc is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support and guide Humanities and STEM teachers through coaching, modeling, observation, and feedback cycles, and the implementation of data-driven instruction to enhance teacher practice to meet the schoolwide ASPIRE metrics
Plan and lead school-wide professional development and content team meetings to ensure effective data analysis, monitoring student growth, and content knowledge development
Collaborate with school leadership to create coaching plans and professional learning opportunities aligned to school, teacher, and student needs
Ensure the learning needs of all students are met
Support the vertical alignment of our teaching and instruction for grades 6-12 and effective implementation of curricula and resources
Provide input and feedback on curricular options to ensure that high-quality products are put in front of scholars
Support school-based leadership teams in hiring
Provide feedback on classroom routines, procedures, and classroom management
Serve as a member of the school’s academic team
Teach a class or provide direct instruction to students, as needed, to support school operations and instructional priorities
Support Special Education instructors with co-planning and differentiated instruction
Support with all national and statewide standardized Testing (MAP, SAT, PSAT, CAPE, ACCESS, etc)
Support with the implementation of student Interventions
Support with morning entry, hallway transitions, dismissal, school lunch and safe passage
Support the school’s overall enrollment and re-enrollment efforts, including but not limited to participating in EdFest or other recruitment activities
Lead teachers in diagnosing specific learning needs and in developing a targeted plan of action to address identified areas of improvement
Analyze trends in student data using multiple sources that include academic and culture data
Coach teachers to create learning goals and track progress based on concrete data sources
Conduct instructional rounds with school leaders and teachers to collect data and make instructional and professional learning decisions based on trends in the data
Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of teacher progress connected to coaching goals
Ensure teachers monitor student progress, making instructional decisions based on student achievement
Convene regularly with leadership to share teacher and student progress
Manage the review of Progress and Quarterly Report Cards, along with managing teacher failure rates
Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement by implementing feedback from school leadership and participation in network-wide professional development