Math Instructional Coach K-12

HOPE Community Academy is an accredited, public co-educational charter school comprised of primary, intermediate, and middle school levels. The entire school community seeks to provide a safe and trusting learning environment where each student is valued and challenged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. The mission of HOPE Community Academy is to educate all students to the highest levels of academic and social standards with a focus on Hmong language and culture. As a vital part of the total learning community, HOPE Community Academy is called to educate students in an atmosphere enriched by shared Hmong and American values . . . peace, justice, and respect for one another. The school recognizes that a child's healthy development is dependent upon learning and living out those values.

Job Summary:

The Instructional Math Coach is a critical lever in improving student achievement. The role of the coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related to Annual Professional Performance Review (APPR), Data Driven Instruction focused on math. An instructional coach is a learner who models continuous improvement, lifelong learning, and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. The instructional coach will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, and focus on strengths, collaboration and common issues of concern. She/he is 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.

Primary duties:

Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis. Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the district curriculum and varied assessments, the Framework for Teaching, and data analysis. Data coordinator for HOPE Community Academy. Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other teacher leaders. Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with District initiatives and recognized best instructional practices. Create an articulated schedule with building administration. Assist teachers in understanding the district mission and core values. Provide technical support to collaborative teams within building. Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources. Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels. Assist 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. Support teachers by helping with the ―strategic how of teaching -- share multiple instructional strategies/processes with teachers during planning times. Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teacher's professional growth and students' success. Develop staff members' knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs. Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement. Utilize Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice. Contribute to the development systems and structures to improve teacher practice within schools. Provide job-embedded informal professional learning beyond the coaching responsibility. Submit a weekly coaching log and any pertinent data requests/coaching documentation. Attend summer training sessions. Other duty may be assigned. Qualifications B.A/B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field of teaching Minnesota State Licensure in teaching in appropriate subject area Strong desire and commitment to working with diverse students and staff; Ability and flexibility to interact effectively with students, parents, and other school staff, the administration, and community members of diverse ethnic/racial and socioeconomic backgrounds. Ability to collaborate with grade level teachers, paraprofessionals, and tutors regarding instructional classroom activities Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Have knowledge of best practices, instructional strategies, classroom management and behavior management Ability to plan and implement lesson plans base on school goals, as well as the objectives, and needs of students. Ability to adapt teaching styles to diverse student populations Ability to utilize computer and multimedia technology, as appropriate. Knowledge of classroom management and organization

Working Environment:

Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment; school building is a multi-level building that has an elevator and is accessible Position requires extensive interaction with children of all ages Duties may occasionally be performed on field trips away from school Duties may occasionally be performed in outdoor environments, such as athletic fields or playgrounds Duties may occasionally be performed in varying weather conditions, such as hot or cold weather. Possible exposure to loud and noisy locations (e.g. loud classrooms or cafeterias; children speaking or laughing loudly).

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person