Instructional Science Coach (Grades 6-12)

New Paradigm for Education•Detroit, MI

2d•$55,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) seeking an Instructional Science Coach for grades 6-12. NPFE is dedicated to maximizing student learning potential through proven educational practices and managing all phases of school design, planning, and program implementation. The organization is committed to ensuring all students in Detroit achieve at the highest levels, supporting educational transformation through increased student achievement, fiscal responsibility, and community support. NPFE seeks educators who believe all students can perform at high levels, deserve a quality education, and can attain post-secondary success. The ideal candidate is driven by academic achievement, continuous growth, and excels in a rigorous and supportive environment. Culturally responsive educators with experience working with diverse communities and strong relationship-building skills are highly valued.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (in assigned content area/s of coaching)
5+ years of teaching experience
Be skilled at using data to ground conversations about instructional practice
Be skilled at using student work to ground conversations about instructional practice
Have experience leading adult learning
Deep understanding of math expertise of conceptual understanding
Ability to develop teachers resulting in improved student outcomes
Understanding the instructional needs of Multilingual Learners
Understanding the thinking and learning differences of students

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching secondary students or supporting secondary teachers

Responsibilities

Support teachers and instructional staff in implementing high-quality curriculum.
Support teachers inside and outside the classroom, developing their craft and driving student achievement growth.
Help close student achievement gaps in science and accelerate all science learning for all students by building teacher capacity through implementation of effective math instructional practices.
Provide teachers and other staff with the instructional leadership necessary to develop proficiency and success in implementation of core curriculum.
Coach and develop teachers on lesson planning, classroom management, instructional practices, and the effective use of data to guide instruction, providing real-time instructional support in the classroom whenever possible.
Design and host targeted professional development opportunities for teachers and other instructional staff.
Conduct regular curricular pedagogy meetings with specific goals and full participation by all teachers.
Support classroom teachers and classroom instruction through co-teaching, modeling, and real-time coaching as needed.
Participate in professional development opportunities and site visits to observe successful implementation of curriculum and supplemental programs and bring those learnings to the school site.
Review student achievement data and make recommendations or adjustments, refer students for case discussion, etc.
Coordinate assessments by organizing, distributing, and explaining the assessment process to teachers and supporting the execution of the process.
Organize, track and coordinate curricular materials and resources for staff, students and families.
Create staff development plans based on targeted student data and observations.
Analyze assessment data to identify students for delivery of supplemental services.
Report assessment data to instructional staff and school community, and explain plans for student improvement.
Perform other ancillary duties as needed or assigned.