Instructional Coach Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• A Master's in Teaching in either ELA or Math is required
• A completed and passed praxis 1 & 2 is required
• Must have obtained a teacher's license within the last 7 years
• Minimum 5 years teaching experience in content area on the secondary level (grades 6-12), ability to demonstrate knowledge in multiple math subject areas is required
• A student-centered approach to teaching and learning is required.
• Must be comfortable working within urban environments
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to move student achievement and growth at a rapid and intentional pace
• Must be able to work collaboratively, communicate effectively, and celebrate both teachers and scholars

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with DC PCSB ASPIRE framework is preferred
• Familiarity with preparing students (and teachers) for state standardized assessments (DC CAPE) and national assessments MAP, AP, SAT, PSAT, ACCESS, etc is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide Humanities and STEM teachers through coaching, modeling, observation, and feedback cycles, and the implementation of data-driven instruction to enhance teacher practice to meet the schoolwide ASPIRE metrics
• Plan and lead school-wide professional development and content team meetings to ensure effective data analysis, monitoring student growth, and content knowledge development
• Collaborate with school leadership to create coaching plans and professional learning opportunities aligned to school, teacher, and student needs
• Ensure the learning needs of all students are met
• Support the vertical alignment of our teaching and instruction for grades 6-12 and effective implementation of curricula and resources
• Provide input and feedback on curricular options to ensure that high-quality products are put in front of scholars
• Support school-based leadership teams in hiring
• Provide feedback on classroom routines, procedures, and classroom management
• Serve as a member of the school’s academic team
• Teach a class or provide direct instruction to students, as needed, to support school operations and instructional priorities
• Support Special Education instructors with co-planning and differentiated instruction
• Support with all national and statewide standardized Testing (MAP, SAT, PSAT, CAPE, ACCESS, etc)
• Support with the implementation of student Interventions
• Support with morning entry, hallway transitions, dismissal, school lunch and safe passage
• Support the school’s overall enrollment and re-enrollment efforts, including but not limited to participating in EdFest or other recruitment activities
• Lead teachers in diagnosing specific learning needs and in developing a targeted plan of action to address identified areas of improvement
• Analyze trends in student data using multiple sources that include academic and culture data
• Coach teachers to create learning goals and track progress based on concrete data sources
• Conduct instructional rounds with school leaders and teachers to collect data and make instructional and professional learning decisions based on trends in the data
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records of teacher progress connected to coaching goals
• Ensure teachers monitor student progress, making instructional decisions based on student achievement
• Convene regularly with leadership to share teacher and student progress
• Manage the review of Progress and Quarterly Report Cards, along with managing teacher failure rates
• Engage in self-reflection and continuous improvement by implementing feedback from school leadership and participation in network-wide professional development