K-8 ELA CURRICULUM COACH (25-26 SY) Position Available In Shelby, Tennessee

K-8 ELA CURRICULUM COACH

(25-26 SY) Star Academy College Preparatory Charter School 3260 James Road, Memphis, TN 38128 OVERVIEW The Instructional Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement at Star Academy. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of best practices as related to TN State Standards and Data Driven Instruction. An instructional coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. Instructional coaches will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure, and focus on strengths, collaboration and common issues of concern. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching and providing feedback to teachers. The instructional coach will demonstrate and model a passion for urban education reform and leadership. The K-8 Instructional Coach will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional development that will expand and refine the understanding of research-based effective instruction. To fulfill these expectations, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized support that is based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers in support of the school improvement action plan.

Primary Responsibilities:

The criterion indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed. The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position. Classroom Supporter (Partner) Co-teaches and models strategies and techniques that ensure rigorous core instruction for all learners Co-plans instructional units with teachers using backward design and effective instructional practices Observes teachers and provides feedback with a focus on students’ academic achievement Conducts teacher-driven conversations to promote reflection and to identify next steps. Provides timely and specific feedback that helps learners grow and improve instructional practices Instructional Specialist Understands effective instructional practices, instructs teachers in these practices and models the practices Supports teachers’ individual and group efforts aligned to all students’ needs and to implement core instruction Supports teachers in using differentiated instruction Helps teachers select and implement appropriate instructional practices Leads district and building professional development Leads professional development for new staff during new teacher orientation Data Coach Supports teachers’ use of data to determine appropriate instruction Aid teachers in understanding state standards for proficiency at all grade levels and in all content areas Assist teachers in interpreting and using multiple sources of data Assist teachers with using student work to identify information about their learning (formative assessment). Facilitates individual and group reflections about student growth Learning Facilitator Develop relationships with adults that lead to increased rigor, change in practice, reflection, and schoolwide collective efficacy that promote student achievement Plans for high-quality professional learning sessions that are integrated and embedded into day-to-day teaching and learning and that aligns with the school and district visions and missions Facilitates teacher collaboration through structured learning opportunities and coaching conversations Uses local, state, national standards, and research to design and deliver professional learning Actively learns and engages in professional reading and research to keep current and regularly shares new ideas with teachers and administrators.

General:

Use technology resources to enhance teaching and learning Attend professional development and scheduled meetings as requested Identify key areas and methods of communication with teachers concerning instructional practices Communicate effectively in all forms in a timely manner Maintain a positive working relationship with leadership, faculty, staff, board members, parents, students, and community

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree, preferred Professional Educator License Three or more years of classroom teaching experience with summative evaluation ratings of Level 4 or 5 Endorsements in any of the following: Mathematics, English, Elementary Education, Middle Grades Content Area, Instructional Coaching, Curriculum and Instruction Demonstrated evidence of leading data driven professional development Experience with teacher supervision (as grade team lead, department head, mentor, or coach) Foundational knowledge of curricular standards and targets; State of Tennessee learning standards; best practices in teaching; differentiated instruction; successful classroom management strategies; and other related curriculum objectives. Actively learns and engages in professional reading and research to keep current and regularly shares new ideas with teachers and administrators Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person