ROLE SUMMARY: The Instructional 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 Common Core 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. All instructional coaches work collaboratively as a team with members of the Instructional Department. Instructional coaches will promote reflection, provide guidance and structure where needed, 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.

REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis.  

   

  Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the Amani curriculum.

   

  Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches.

   

  Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with

   

  School initiatives and recognized best instructional practices.  

   

  Assist teachers in understanding Amani mission and core values.  

   

  Provide technical support to collaborative teams within buildings.  

   

  Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction.

   

  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 lessons and provide feedback for a teacher’s professional growth and students’ success.

   

  Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement.  

   

  Utilize Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice.   

   

  Provide job-embedded informal professional learning beyond the coaching responsibility.

   

INTENDED OUTCOMES AND SUCCESS MEASURES:  

• Improve student and teacher performance in targeted areas as identified.

   

  Increase in Professional Learning opportunities.

   

  Change in teaching practices.

   

QUALIFICATIONS    

• NYS teaching certification

   

  Masters or at least 5 years of successful classroom experience

   

  Understanding and application of Instructional pedagogy.

   

  Sound knowledge of New York State Learning Standards

   

  Knowledge of effective research based practices adult learning theory

   

  Experience developing and delivering professional development

   

  Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise.

   

  Demonstrated expertise in oral and written communication.  

   

  Strong interpersonal skills.  

   

  Models continual improvement, demonstrates lifelong learning, and applies new learning to help all students achieve.