Immediate Hire: High School Literacy Instructional Coach

Description

About the Position:

The Literacy Instructional Coach works in partnership with the campus leadership team to support teachers in delivering literacy instruction. The Instructional Coach focuses on individual and group professional development that will expand and refine the understanding of research-based effective instruction. In order to meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized support that is based on the literacy goals and identified needs of individual teachers. 

This 10-month position reports to the campus Principal and collaborates with members of the Central Academic team for guidance and on-going development on the E.L. Haynes coaching program.

You Will:  

• Coach Literacy teachers to effectively implement and track Tier 1 and Tier 2 literacy instructional methods with a focus on planning, execution, and small group instruction; 
• Model and support teachers to deliver evidence-based and effective instructional strategies;
• Establish and lead cycles of goal setting, lesson planning, content knowledge development, observations, student work analysis, and feedback with teachers;  
• Record observation notes and develop key, actionable guidance in alignment with the E.L. Haynes instructional rubric using the TeachBoost (our online teaching and learning platform) classroom observation; 
• Meet regularly with ELA teachers to provide observation feedback, identify high leverage action steps, and provide support (including practice) with teachers to help them internalize the feedback; 
• Review ELA unit and weekly plans for alignment with coaching goals, content, and effective scaffolding;
• Guide teams through planning and module internalization during Summer Institute and throughout the school year;
• Participate in weekly instructional leadership team (ILT) meetings to promote and evaluate the effectiveness of literacy programming;
• Support the analysis of ELA data, writing samples, and assessments in order to help teachers effectively respond to student need;
• Support all teaching staff to implement culturally relevant and responsive teaching practices
• Support literacy instruction and assessment of students as needed (e.g., facilitating ELA small group interventions to further support academic growth, support the administration of DC CAPE and ANET
• Design and deliver professional development sessions to staff (as needed)
• Be an active member of the school community, attending and participating in school events outside of regular school hours, and completing other duties in support of the mission of E.L. Haynes as assigned.
• Participate in monthly Coaching Community of Practice professional learning sessions focused on coaching skills and pedagogical practices.

Qualifications

You have: 

• Five to seven years of ELA teaching experience in a racially, culturally, and socio-economically diverse school;
• A deep knowledge of English Common Core Standards, and a clear understanding of standards-based curriculum and standards-based assessment;
• Demonstrated track record of success in ensuring all students achieve ambitious academic goals;
• Track record of building effective and student-centered relationships with colleagues; 
• A growth mindset that recognizes students (and families) are capable of engaging with grade-level standards and rigorous content;
• Used models and exemplars to drive instruction;
• Knowledge of effective adult learning strategies and techniques;
• Proven ability to lead through influence rather than authority;
• Skilled at empathizing, listening, and building trusting relationships that support colleague growth and development;
• Expertise in building a positive and supportive classroom culture and productive rapport with staff students, and families; and
• Strong communication, project management, and collaboration skills to ensure student and team success.

You may also have: 

• An advanced degree in education, curriculum, literacy or related program; and
• Experience with Whetstone, Canvas, Nearpod, Zoom, and other educational technology.

Salary : $65,000 - $110,500