Mathematics Instructional Coach K-5 (26-27 SY)

Challenge Preparatory Charter School • Queens, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Mathematics Instructional Coach (MIC) is an effective certified math teacher who works with General Education, Special Education, and English as a New Language teachers to ensure implementation of a rigorous math curriculum that is accessible to all scholars and results in high student achievement in math. This position reports to the principal. The MIC is a deliberate coach responsible for helping teachers and scholars realize their full potential by providing high-quality coaching and feedback to teachers so that they develop their instructional practice at an accelerated rate.

Requirements

• At least three (3) years of exceptional teaching experience (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics (required)
• Knowledge or experience with Illustrative Math curriculum
• Ability to lead and manage adults to achieve desired outcomes
• Ability to analyze teacher practice, provide compelling feedback, and translate that into action
• Strong understanding of rigorous, effective instruction
• Ability to analyze data to target instruction and inform decision making
• Experience designing and implementing curriculum and assessments aligned with Next Generation Learning Standards
• Practical knowledge of data management tools, organizational tools, computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Mathematics, education or educational leadership (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Teach at least one class section and utilize the class as a model classroom for teacher mentoring and coaching
• Coach and develop teachers to establish the foundations for successful mathematics classroom by: establishing ambitious vision and goals, creating purposeful long-term curriculum maps and unit plans, reviewing rigorous assessments, strong relationships, and positive classroom cultures
• Coach, manage, and develop a caseload of teachers to foster exceptional student achievement in math
• Observe teachers weekly to gather data on student learning and teacher proficiency to diagnose teachers’ strengths and weaknesses and determine strategies for improving their practice and improving student learning; document findings in TeachBoost
• Assist teachers in analyzing and responding to both informal and formal student work/data
• Provide a wide variety of learning opportunities for teachers focused on analyzing student work, effective planning, targeted and differentiated instruction
• Provide targeted professional development to implement the math program effectively
• Use data systems to organize and analyze student achievement data; ensure the validity and reliability of student data by attending to the rigor and alignment of assessments
• Use data to inform decision making, to develop and modify curriculum, and to develop targeted and differentiated instruction
• Meet with teachers regularly to discuss data trends; problem solve with teachers to prioritize the teacher actions that will most impact student performance.
• Research and recommend instructional resources to support/enrich the math program
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Matching of retirement contributions up to 3%
• Four health plans to choose from
• Two dental plans
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and transit
• Opportunities to sit on various committees and participate in initiatives central to key organizational decisions and strategic planning
• Professional development: weekly PD, year-round training, and the ongoing coaching by professionals

What This Job Offers

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