Instructional Coach (Math, Science & Literacy) SY 26-27

Baystate Academy Charter Public School•Springfield, MA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Principal the Instructional Coach supports all 6th- 12th-grade staff in the implementation of the site science, math and literacy plan and program. Responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive school-wide programs that facilitates learning; for modeling of best practices lessons which inquiry-based learning strategies; for coaching teachers in all curriculum areas on how to enhance students’ science. math and skills. Work directly with teachers to provide classroom-based demonstrations, collaborative planning sessions, one-on-one support, and facilitate teacher inquiry and related professional development. Focus on enhancing teachers’ ability to provide instruction that builds students’ sense of engagement in the ownership of learning. Collect and analyze data, interpret, and use it to guide instructional decisions.

Requirements

Master's degree in mathematics, science or literacy, Educational leadership, or a related field such as science
Minimum of five years of full-time classroom teaching experience in an urban setting
Proven track record of raising student achievement scores in an urban environment
Strong desire to work within an innovative, urban educational program
Excellent oral and written communication/interpersonal skills as well as a desire to collaborate with various stakeholders to help develop a whole-school community
Experience managing and developing family leadership
Outstanding instructional skills, including the ability to motivate and challenge students
Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a warm and orderly environment
A strong sense of personal accountability for student achievement
An unwavering conviction that all students can learn at a high level

Responsibilities

Hold weekly coaching sessions and regular observations of coachees and support coachees with clear feedback and actionable next steps.
Guide teachers to collect and analyze data to develop action plans in response to determine student needs. ( NWEA, etc.)
Provide comprehensive instructional coaching in math/science: Observe math/science/ELA teachers and provide specific strategies for improved instructional delivery
Work with math/science/ELA teachers, school leaders, and regional leaders to create and improve aligned curriculum resources
Support teachers by providing feedback on lessons and assessments that align with college readiness standards
Serve as an expert in national trends and best practices in math/science/literacy curriculum development and instructional strategy for historically underachieving students
Secure external resources, professional development, and materials to support individual teachers and teams.
Serve as a coach to math/science teachers by providing expert advice on improving and enhancing individual lessons and units based on ongoing analysis.
Reviewing lesson plans, unit plans, and assessments
Understanding scope and sequence models
Observing classroom instruction and offering comprehensive analysis and feedback
Providing instructional strategy best practice training, as needed
Supporting the development of curriculum, using the backward design model and advising scope and sequence based on essential content knowledge that addresses state and national standards
Cultivating a standards-based, data and results-oriented culture
Work with the principal to create a school-wide focus on goals for achievement.
Work with the school’s Instructional Leadership Team and Core Administrative Team to determine the school’s strengths and needs for improvement in the area of science.
Work with teachers to analyze student data, diagnose instructional needs, and identify research-based instructional strategies to close achievement gaps.
Provide job-embedded professional development for teachers through modeling engaging, standards-based teaching as needed.
Provide individual and/or group instructional coaching and mentoring to teachers to improve classroom instruction for all learners.
Manage and distribute instructional resources to teachers and provide training on the use of those resources.
Spend a minimum of 60% of his/her coaching time in classrooms and/or directly working with teachers or in indirect support of teachers.
20% of the time spent working with student intervention groups based on assessment data.
Less than 20% of designated coaching time may be spent on curriculum enhancements, assessment work, or other related tasks to improve the BACPS science program.
Conduct and lead team reviews concerning academic progress (science) of at-risk students who are not responding to interventions.
Use assessment data to assist administrators with the placement of students in appropriate instructional or intervention programs.