Academy - Interim Instructional Coach, Lower School

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

12d

About The Position

Lipscomb Academy is seeking an innovative, self-motivated, and passionate instructional leader to serve as an Interim Instructional Coach in the Lower School. The role supports teachers and students in the SEED and Lower School settings through data-informed instructional decisions, professional learning, curriculum development, and coaching. The school describes its environment as Christ-centered and emphasizes supporting teachers as professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Leadership experience leading professional learning communities.
Ability to triangulate data to analyze and personalize instruction to meet students’ needs.
Patience, creativity, optimism, resilience, and adaptability.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various school constituents.
Proficient technology skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of educational best practices for teaching elementary school children.
Knowledge of the coaching role.

Nice To Haves

Strength in instructional practice, data analysis, and experience leading professional learning communities are preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze class- and grade-level data, share relevant information with teachers, and inform instructional decisions.
Assess teachers’ and students’ skills and needs on an ongoing basis to determine appropriate professional development and strategies for student achievement and growth.
Use appropriate technology to support the curriculum.
Plan with teachers to support their professional learning and help them meet students’ unique needs.
Lead and participate in ongoing job-embedded professional development, including meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars related to math and ELA content knowledge, pedagogy, and coaching.
Support teachers in ensuring small-group activities are rigorous, differentiated, and aligned to standards.
Plan and support new initiatives with administration and grade-level teams to promote academic excellence.
Research and develop new curriculum topics.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
Mentor and coach SEED and Lower School teachers to build their capacity and improve instruction.