Math Instructional Coach
About The Position
About The Accelerated Schools At The Accelerated Schools, we believe in the boundless potential of every student and are committed to helping them thrive. Located just south of Downtown Los Angeles, we serve a vibrant community of over 1,700 TK–12 students and are dedicated to preparing them to excel in college, career, and life. Our approach blends innovation, equity, and compassion, creating an environment where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and their future. Our instructional approach incorporates research-based practices, including project-based learning, student choice & voice, self-direction, and mentoring. Our students set their own short-term and long-term academic and personal goals and our faculty members support students in monitoring their progress toward these goals every day. Our Approach to Behavior Support: We embrace Restorative Practices and Circles as a means of building community. This system relies on the belief that all people should have opportunities to develop positive habits and learn from their mistakes. We believe that the best way to accomplish this goal is for us to listen to students, seek to understand their perspectives, and support their journey toward empowerment. Our Mission & Commitment to Equity: The Accelerated Schools will graduate students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees. At The Accelerated Schools, educational equity is continuously creating and implementing practices that are culturally responsive, and honoring voices from all educational and community partners. Through curiosity, inquiry, self and system reflection, we disrupt inequitable systems so that students graduate in four years, college, career and or life ready.
Requirements
- California Single Subject Mathematics teaching credential w/English Learners Authorization (required)
- At least three years of classroom teaching experience (five or more years preferred), which includes providing literacy instruction to students.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish Bilingual (preferred)
- Work experience at a wide range of grade levels, spanning middle and high school. (preferred)
- Experience developing and/or facilitating professional development for other educators. (preferred)
- Experience in a leadership capacity i.e., department chairperson, grade level lead teacher. (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Improve the efficacy of teachers and paraprofessionals through ongoing observation, feedback, and instructional coaching.
- Teach demonstration lessons, co-plan/co-teach lessons, and facilitate peer observations among teachers.
- Advise site administrators on issues relating to literacy instruction and intervention.
- Develop and facilitate professional development to support the implementation of high-impact, evidence-based instructional strategies, with a particular focus on 21st Century learning including personalized and project-based learning.
- Participate in professional development and relevant meetings.
- Maintain current knowledge of educational research, materials, and strategies.
- Design 21st century curricula including personalized and project-based learning - both independently and collaboratively with teachers - along with corresponding instructional support materials.
- Develop a video library, including footage of high-impact, evidenced based instructional strategies.
- Coordinate the administration of assessments (including CAASPP) and the analysis and dissemination of assessment data.
- Completes other duties as directed by school administrators.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Life, and Vision Coverage
- CA State Teachers’ Retirement System (CalSTRS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
