Instructional Coach ($2,000 Hiring Bonus) (ISANA Cardinal)

ISANA • Los Angeles, CA

8d • $68,056 - $105,799 • Onsite

About The Position

The Instructional Coach provides support and assistance to all classroom teachers in the implementation of ISANA program goals. This role focuses on increasing the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction through modeling, collaboration, co-planning, co-teaching, observations, and providing descriptive feedback. The coach also supports the implementation of effective instructional strategies, assists teachers in developing, implementing, and analyzing assessments for learning, English Learner Development, and infusing culturally relevant teaching strategies and scaffolding for diverse learners. Additionally, the coach identifies reading and math difficulties, plans intervention and accommodation strategies, and effectively implements Principles of Learning, Project Based Learning, and Culturally Relevant and Responsive Education. The role involves facilitating the implementation of the Common Core State Standards and ISANA instructional program, monitoring curriculum implementation, assisting teachers with curriculum and pacing, and guiding teachers in understanding and teaching state standards. The Instructional Coach also acts as a Data Coach, facilitating conversations using data to drive instructional decisions, collaborating with teachers to analyze student achievement data, and guiding teachers in using data to improve student learning. Furthermore, the coach serves as a Facilitator for Change, engaging teachers in reflective thinking about their instructional practices, fostering a safe and trusting environment, and demonstrating excellent listening and professional communication skills. As a Continuous Learner, the coach engages in professional development and reading, and practices and reflects on learned material. The role includes being a Professional Learning Facilitator, designing and facilitating effective professional learning opportunities, providing school-wide professional development, planning and facilitating grade-level meetings, and coordinating external presenters. The coach also acts as a Resource, identifying resources to enhance classroom instruction and student achievement, and sharing research and best practices. Finally, the coach supports School Leaders by communicating school and ISANA wide initiatives, participating in school improvement planning, maintaining professional relationships with parents, coaching teachers in parent meetings, and working with administrators and teams to plan and implement programs. The coach must also adhere to federal and state laws, charter policies, and directives from the Principal/Designee.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
• California Teaching Credential; CLAD or BCLAD
• Minimum of three years of teaching experience in the elementary or secondary level
• Experience in collaborative planning and delivery of differentiated staff development to classroom practitioners
• Literacy training
• Knowledge of differentiated classroom instructional practices that promote student academic success
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of a diverse student population
• Curriculum Specialists are required to poses all knowledge, skills and abilities that are required of classroom teachers.

Responsibilities

• Increase the quality and effectiveness of classroom instruction by, including but not limited to: Modeling, Collaborating, Co planning, and Co teaching with the purpose of coaching the teacher, Conducting observations and providing descriptive feedback based on teacher observation
• Support the implementation of effective instructional strategies including, but not limited to, assisting teachers in: Developing, implementing, and analyzing assessments for learning, English Learner Development, Infusing culturally relevant teaching strategies and scaffolding for diverse learners, Identifying reading and math difficulties and planning appropriate intervention and accommodation strategies for all students, Effectively implementing Principals of Learning, Project Based Learning, and Culturally Relevant and Responsive Education
• Promote implementation of the Common Core State Standards and ISANA instructional program by (including by not limited to): Monitoring implementation of instructional program through adopted curricula and other instructional resources, Assisting teachers with curriculum and pacing of instructional programs, Guiding teachers in understanding and effectively teaching applicable state standards, Creating and completing curriculum and instruction related documents and facilitating assessments.
• Facilitate conversations using data to drive instructional decisions including but not limited to: Collaborating with teachers to analyze formative and summative student achievement data, Guiding teachers in using data to improve student learning
• Engage teachers in reflective thinking while looking at their own instructional practices critically and analytically including but not limited to: Fostering a safe, trusting environment for teachers, Demonstrating excellent listening and professional communication skills
• Engage in continuous learning in order to keep current including but not limited to: Engaging in professional development opportunities and professional reading, Practicing and reflecting about what is learned
• Design and facilitate effective professional learning opportunities including but not limited to: Providing professional development school and organization wide, Plan, facilitate, and attend grade level meetings, Facilitating other forms of professional development (e.g., coordinating for other/outside presenters)
• Identify a variety of resources to enhance classroom instruction and student achievement incl. but not limited to: Identifying instructional and assessment resources requested by teachers, Sharing research and instructional best practices
• Support and communicate school and ISANA wide initiatives with the school community incl. but not limited to: Participating in a cooperative effort with faculty and staff to plan, implement and evaluate programs of continuing school improvement, Maintaining professional relationships between school and parents, Coaching teachers in planning and conducting informational meetings for parents to assist them in understanding instructional materials, and student progress, Working with administrators and instructional teams to plan and implement hands on programs and activities for students and the school, Following federal and state laws, as well as the letter and the spirit of the Charter and the Governing Board policies and directives from the Principal/Designee.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• $2,000 Hiring Bonus
• Signing bonus, paid for in two installments in January and July. Eligibility for each installment requires active employment with ISANA on the payment date. Signing bonuses may be prorated based on start date or unpaid leave status and are subject to applicable taxes. Employees who separate from ISANA prior to the end of a bonus period will not be eligible for that installment.
• Pay Range Notice: The posted pay range represents the full range for this classified position. Final placement is contingent upon verification of prior experience through completion of the required Verification of Experience (VOE) form. Credit for prior experience requires having worked at least 85% of the applicable employment period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level