SY26-27 Anticipated Lead Coach

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is seeking a Lead Coach for the SY26-27 school year. This is a teacher role with significant release time (80%-100%) dedicated to providing coaching and support to teachers within a specific school community. The goal is to address local instructional areas of need and build the capacity of peers to improve their practice and, consequently, student outcomes. Lead Coaches are integral members of the school's Instructional Leadership Team (ILT), collaborating closely with the principal on progress, strategy, and alignment of support. As an instructional leader, the Lead Coach shares responsibility for the learning and development of all students taught by the teachers they support.

Requirements

Deep knowledge of pedagogical best practices
Exceptional organizational skills
Motivates others to improve practice and impact student learning
Skilled in objectively understanding and interpreting others’ concerns, motives, feelings, and behaviors
Actively builds and sustains positive, productive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Valid Illinois Teaching License
4 years of service or commensurate experience
If CPS Candidate: Most recent REACH Professional Practice rating of 3.4 or above or most recent REACH Summative score as Proficient
Expertise in the school community's stated areas of instructional need
Establish or Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district.
Be Fully Vaccinated or Submit to Weekly COVID-19 Testing - Employees are required to be fully vaccinated within 30 days of their hire date. Full vaccination is defined as at least two weeks after your second shot of a two-shot vaccination course, or at least two weeks after a one-shot vaccination course. Unvaccinated staff must submit to weekly testing.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading adults preferred
Experience mentoring or coaching educators preferred
Advanced certification and endorsements preferred
Commitment to CPS Instructional Core Vision

Responsibilities

Lead an assigned portfolio of teachers to build their skills in pursuit of goals for improved practice and improved student outcomes.
Facilitate regular meetings and conduct classroom observations for portfolio teachers.
Meet weekly with the principal and/or AP to keep them updated on work with teachers and students.
Participate in bi-weekly professional development sessions led by the CPS Office of Teaching and Learning.
Model or co-teach lessons to aid teacher development, provide small group instruction as needed to help students progress.
Solicit feedback from supervisor and team members to improve professional skills.
Support/Design instructional process elements (lesson planning, large-group instruction, small-group instruction, individual interventions, data analysis, grading, etc.) among team of teachers based on teacher strengths, content knowledge, and professional development goal.
Performing other related duties as assigned.