FLACS I - INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (26-27)

Family Life Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

9d•$90,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Family Life Academy Charter School (FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. FLACS, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, creates the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. FLACS is currently seeking dynamic educators who value collaboration, want to work in an environment where academic excellence is the norm, believe young people can be leaders, and desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program.

Requirements

Master’s degree required
NYS teaching certification in a relevant area
At least 5 years of successful teaching experience in a relevant content/grade band
Clearance for fingerprint and criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Previous coaching or mentoring experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Supports and furthers the network and FLACS curriculum goals FLACS to support teacher pedagogical strategies that reflects a balance between teacher-guided learning (direct instruction), guided instruction, and student-guided learning (such as independent research and project-based work).
Coaches and mentors teachers by modeling strategies for student engagement, in which students build excitement about learning, ownership of their own learning, and eventual independence in learning.
Works with the school leader and the director of professional development to create a school-wide needs and goals for professional development that supports student achievement in alignment with the network mission and vision.
Provides individualized, classroom-based support to implement comprehensive programs, including modeling of best teaching practices, planning and supporting the delivery of lessons in all content areas.
Leads teacher teams and professional learning communities to improve professional practice to ensure all students reach their highest potential.
Collaborates with the director of professional development and instructional coaches at other sites to build capacity and share best practices.
Participates in and/or lead data meetings to examine student work and monitor progress on assessments to assist teachers in creating action plans to address needs.
Participates in child study meetings concerning the academic progress of at-risk students who are not responding to interventions.
Participates in network meetings with the director of professional learning and the executive director of academics.
Develops and implements professional development sessions for groups of teachers.
Participates fully in professional development opportunities and professional research to stay up-to-date with current educational research.
Upholds the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy.
Reflects on their practice and is a lifelong learner who strives to improve effectiveness and guide professional growth.
Engages and collaborates with colleagues and the community to develop and sustain a common culture that supports high expectations for student learning.
Demonstrates self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.