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Instructional Support Leader (Elementary)

Employer
Providence School District
Location
Providence, RI, US
Salary
Competitive

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JOB DESCRIPTION

This role is an exciting opportunity to serve on a diverse and dynamic team committed to the audacious task of transforming public education in Providence Public Schools. Working alongside a team of dedicated, equity-driven team of professionals, the goal is to deliver on societies' most fundamental obligation: providing all children with access to a fair, equitable and rigorous education. The time for change is now and the district is in the process of a game-changing transformation led by a newly appointed State Turnaround Superintendent, in coordination with the Rhode Island Department of Education and with the support of the larger Providence community. The Instructional Support Leader (hereinafter referred to as ISL) will play a key role in supporting the Director of Instructional Supports in providing instructional leadership and supports to assigned schools, leaders, teacher leaders and teachers within the network.

The Role

The ISL is responsible for supporting site-based leaders and teachers with implementing standards-based, on grade level instruction. As part of their duties, they will oversee and support academic initiatives in schools to ensure students are college and career ready. Through various methods of job-embedded, professional development, the ISL will provide daily, on-site coaching supports in order to build the capacity of the instructional leadership team in schools.

EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

RI Administrator certification required.

RIDE Certification:
Building Level Admin PK-12

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES

Successful candidates must demonstrate a deep belief in the capacity of all students to achieve at high levels, demonstrate strong instructional expertise and have the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse set of leaders and teachers to improve student achievement.

Specific Duties
  • Coach, develop and support members of the site-based instructional leadership team in assigned schools to ensure on grade level, standards based instruction;
  • Provide additional supervisory and evaluation support for school-based staff members depending on the needs of schools and network priorities
  • Support school and district personnel in interpreting student performance by disaggregating and analyzing formative and summative assessment data and working with members of the school's leadership team to determine appropriate next steps;
  • Develop systems to monitor school academic performance across the network of schools to ensure appropriate progress monitoring of key performance indicators used to drive improvement efforts;
  • Facilitate Professional Learning Experiences with teacher leaders within similar subject areas across multiple schools;
  • Participate in Professional Learning Communities as a thought-partner with teachers to build capacity and provide instructional supports;
  • Provide relevant and necessary professional development learning sessions to assist appropriate site-based personnel and members of the school's leadership team;
  • Attend relevant meetings including professional conferences and lead/facilitate committees or workgroups related to improving student learning outcomes;
  • Provides on-site support to administrators with teacher observations and quality feedback, calibrating as necessary leading to improved teaching and learning;
  • Supports start of school planning and goal setting during the summer to prepare for future school years
  • Available after hours on an as needed basis to provide additional support to schools;
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS
  • Customer Service: Provides high-quality service, supports and interventions to site-based leaders and instructional personnel;
  • Instructional Expertise: Conducts high-quality classroom observations, identifies effective teaching practices and understands pedagogy that results in improved student learning;
  • Use of data: Uses data to differentiate instructional supports and interventions.
  • Equipment Operation: Operates personal computer, basic office equipment and equipment related to area assigned;
  • Achievement Focus: Sets challenging goals, demonstrating persistence and overcoming obstacles to achieve goals;
  • Equity: Exhibits a commitment to equity and creates a sense of urgency to close achievement gaps.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal with sensitive and difficult situations and information; in interpersonal problem-solving, decision-making and leadership skills; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to manage and work with a team to accomplish mission and goals. Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information.
Technical Qualifications
  • Must be able to work cooperatively and effectively with other school personnel, district staff, parents, and community members; demonstrate superior problem solving ability involving students, teachers, parents, administrators, and the public.
  • Knowledge of or experience teaching or leading teachers using Common Core State Standards.
  • Strong language, analytical, reasoning, and communication skills required.
  • RI Administrator certification required.
  • Experience working in public schools preferred.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, and Personal Time Off (PTO).

Company

We serve approximately 22,000 students at 37 elementary, middle, and high schools. Approximately 55% of students come from homes where English is not the primary language spoken. Combined, our students and families speak over 55 different languages and hail from 91 countries of origin. In PPSD, the teachers and leaders set high expectations for academic achievement, provide equal access to differentiated instruction, and endeavor to close the achievement and opportunity gap among historically marginalized subgroups within the schools.  PPSD is a great place for those who desire an environment that supports their creativity and ingenuity, and respects their credentials and abilities as a teacher.  

Company info
Website
Telephone
4017147231
Location
797 Westminster Street
Providence
Rhode Island
02903
United States

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