Organization Overview:

Every day, Propel strives for the extraordinary. We can achieve it - but not without extraordinary people who take society's injustices to heart and have the vision and energy to inspire others.

Almost 15 years ago, Propel started as a dream. The dream was to build an organization with the capacity to transform public education in Southwestern Pennsylvania so that all children have access to high performing public schools. Today, that dream is a reality.

Propel has become one of the largest, fastest-expanding set of charter schools in Pennsylvania with the highest levels of student achievement among Pennsylvania public school districts serving high poverty areas. The first school opened in 2003 with 180 children, occupying a small hospital basement. In 2019, almost4,000 K-12 students attendthirteen facilities in Homestead, McKeesport, Montour, Munhall, Turtle Creek, Braddock Hills, Northside, Pitcairn and Hazelwood.

Our Mission is to catalyze the transformation of public education so that all children have access to high performing public schools. Propel owes its success to the hard work and dedication of its people, both in and out of the classroom.

Job Summary:

The Residency Content, Planning, and Assessment Coach is responsible for working closely with the Assistant Director of Residency and Induction and the Director of K-12 Schools. The primary responsibilities of the Residency Content, Planning, and Assessment Coach are to support new Math Teachers and Math/Science Residents with content, ABCTE assessment prep, data analysis, modeling and co-planning. This work includes supporting the development and implementation of professional development sessions and providing instructional resources geared toward increasing student achievement in the areas of Math and Science. The Residency Content, Planning, and Assessment Coach will also serve as a liaison between the K-12 Team and the CIA Team while maintaining and promoting the Propel Schools K-12 Team mindset.

This is a calendar year position.

Key Job Elements:

• Provide tutoring support for resident teachers in the areas of math and science
• Participate in Immersion Week
• Support in development of Immersion Week
• Participate in professional development or coursework designed to improve math content knowledge
• Organize study time for ABCTE residents
• Maintain records regarding ABCTE resident progress
• Teach higher level math to adult learners
• Support the instructional development of teachers regarding the Teaching framework with a heightened focus and Domain 1 and Domain 3
• Create and maintain a coaching cycle for ABCTE residents
• Conduct non-evaluative observations of resident and new math and science teachers and provide feedback
• Maintain effective communication with Residency and K-12 Directors
• Co- plan and collaborate with members of the K-12 team to increase new teacher effectiveness
• Ensure registration and successful completion of all required PTK and Content exams
• Provide instructional resources to assist residents in successful completion of PTK and Content exams
• Maintain and promote the Propel K-12 Schools Team mindset
• Work in partnership with Residency/ Induction Specialist and Coaches
• Provide coaching and content support for math and science Resident teachers
• Create and establish core competencies for the development and sustainability for effective math teachers

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• PA Teaching Certification in Middle Grades and/ or High School Math or Science
• Minimum 5 years of successful teaching experience in a Math or Science classroom
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues
• Strong pedagogical knowledge relevant to grade span
• Strong Math or Science content knowledge
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in oral and written communication
• Proven ability to analyze student data to make instructional decisions
• Must demonstrate the ability to create and deliver appropriate professional development opportunities that immediately transfer into practice for adult learners
• Ability to self-manage and organize time appropriately
• Willingness to obtain a dual certification in Math and Science
• Ability to teach adult learners
• Learn and support prospective Residents with the skillset to perform successfully and exams required by the ABCTE program.

Requirements (*must be within 12 months of start date):

• Valid PA Teaching Certification (please upload your certification)
• TB Test*
• Act 34 Criminal Clearance*
• Act 114 FBI Clearance*
• Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance*
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure
• Act 24 Arrest and Conviction Disclosure

Internal Deadline: May 3, 2019