Instructional Coach

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Reports To: School Principal

Position Summary:

The Civitas instructional coach serves as part of the Leadership Team and is responsible for bringing evidence-based practices into classrooms, working with and supporting teachers to increase student engagement, improve student achievement, and build teacher capacity. In support of the school's vision, mission, needs, and goals, the instructional coach ensures that professional development, curriculum, and instructional practices are tightly aligned and that progress on achievement goals is efficiently and effectively benchmarked throughout the year. To that end, the instructional coach focuses on individual and group professional development to expand and refine teacher understanding of researched-based curriculum and instruction. The instructional coach also provides differentiated support that is based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers.

As members of the leadership team, instructional coaches also assist the administration with tasks related to academic achievement, like testing preparation and coordination, intervention and enrichment programming, assessment development, curriculum analyses, etc.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are generally representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Key Competencies/Duties:

Facilitates the intellectual and professional development of teachers.

• Engages teachers in reflecting on and shifting professional practices to generate academic progress and achievement for all students.
• Produces measurable and observable improvements in teacher performance.
• Communicates and models evidence-based instructional, assessment, and classroom management practices that engage students and foster improved academic performance.
• Supports the instructional development of all teachers in understanding and implementing the curriculum and varied assessments, the evaluative tool, and data analysis.
• Provides direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with network initiatives and recognized best instructional practices.
• Assists teachers in understanding and fulfilling the school's vision, mission, and goals.
• Provides technical support to collaborative teams within buildings.
• Assists teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources.
• Supports teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels.
• Assists teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students.
• Supports teachers by helping teachers develop and implement instructional, assessment, and classroom management strategies.
• Informally observes lessons and provides feedback for a teacher's professional growth and students' success.
• Develops staff members' knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs.
• Develops coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement.
• Logs coaching observation and feedback sessions as designated by the Chief Schools Officer.
• Utilizes evidence-based practices to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice.
• Contributes to the development systems and structures to improve teacher practice within schools.
• Other duties as assigned.

Ensures that curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices are aligned with student needs and school goals.

• Works collaboratively with the administration and coaching staff at the school and/or network level to determine how to align practices across education to meet student needs.
• Provides clear guidance to teachers on how to align practices efficiently and effectively.
• Leads or participates in school or network teams assembled to develop benchmark assessments, assessment protocols, instructional models, etc.

Focuses staff on outcomes, in keeping with the mission, vision, and goals of the school.

• Leads meaningful data cycles for school teams; monitors the application and effects of data-driven decisions.
• Collects, analyzes, and evaluates data to determine school, department, and programming strengths and areas for growth. Leads staff through analyzing and applying data to shift practices.
• Conducts crucial conversations based on student performance and survey data for the purpose of enhancing student learning and on-campus experiences.
• Challenges directly practices that do not support the school's vision, mission, and goals.
• Works to achieve metrics that support the school's needs.
• Leads or supports programs aimed at improving student performance (i.e. RTI, MTSS, etc.).

Builds and maintains collaborative relationships.

• Builds positive collaborative, cooperative relationships with other instructional coaches, administrators, and staff.
• Creates, develops, and sustains relationships that result in active teacher and student engagement in the learning process and the school community.
• Collects and analyzes feedback of students in the evaluation of instructional, assessment, and relationship building practices and develops a course of action based on data.
• Leads professional learning within schools and the network.
• Actively supports initiatives, generating staff or student buy-in and meaningful participation.
• Leads with a balance of compassion and empathy, along with accountability and guidance.

Attends to and fulfills professional responsibilities as defined by the network, district, and state.

• Leads with integrity and professionalism at all times, even in the face of conflict or ambiguity.
• Acts to reflect a service orientation, grounded in compassion and partnership, reflecting the mission and vision of the school and elevating the school's image in the community.
• Ensures that compliance obligations are fulfilled accurately and in a timely manner.
• Attends, participates in, and leads meetings.
• Communicates professionally, attending to the tone of verbal and electronic communications, as well as the formatting, grammar, syntax and other elements that support clear messaging and elevate the perception of the school.
• Seeks and applies purposeful professional development opportunities to sharpen and modernize practices.
• Reports concerns regarding staff performance or conduct to the administration.
• Provides temporary, short-term coverage of classes when necessary.
• Takes on projects and initiatives as requested by the administration.
• Attend summer training sessions.
• Readily reflects on practices and shifts them to meet expectations or needs.
• Acts as an ambassador, elevating the school's image and encouraging families to select and partner with the school.
• Attends approximately 10 days of meetings, retreats, planning sessions, and/or training workshops during summer break.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reflects, supports, and promotes the mission and vision of the school as well as the principles of D.E.I.

• Demonstrates preparation and skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.
• Supports the creation of inclusive, identity-affirming spaces for students.
• Implements professional practice and responsibilities, demonstrating cultural competence.
• Implements D.E.I principles in interactions with members of the school community.

Qualifying Education/Licensure:

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Master's Degree (Required)
• Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educators License (PEL) (K-8; 6-12; 9-12 - Required) or current, comparable out-of-state licensure (Required)
• A minimum of 5-8 years of successful teaching experience in a elementary or secondary school (Required)
• At least 1 year of experience mentoring, coaching, or leading professional development for teachers (Strongly Preferred)
• Bilingual Spanish/English; Arabic/English; Urdu/English (A Plus!)

Other Qualifications:

• Experience supervising or evaluating staff (Required)
• Experience in urban school setting (Strongly Preferred)
• Strong technical skills - ability to work with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, presentation platforms and equipment, and student information databases, integrating these platforms when necessary (Required)

Salary and Benefits

Civitas Education Partners provides a highly competitive salary and benefits package. We are also committed to supporting professional growth and membership in local, state and national educational organizations.

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