Academic Coach

Department: K-8 Faculty

Reports To: Head of School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Campus/School: Herron Preparatory Academy

Anticipated Start Date: July 28, 2025

Managing Employees: No

Coaches provide instructional leadership for the assigned academic disciplines. The Coaches report to the Herron Preparatory Academy (HPA) Head of School. In this role, each Coach will be responsible for the following functions:

Lead the curriculum development and modification efforts for specific academic discipline to ensure the following:

• Overall vision and delivery of curriculum aligns with HPA’s classical, liberal arts mission and the core values.
• Curriculum complies with IDOE standards, when applicable.
• Coordinate with teacher regarding High Ability requirements and programming
• Curriculum reflects current best practices and developments in each academic discipline.
• Curriculum is properly aligned across all academic and grade levels.
• Content delivery and measurement of students’ mastery is consistent when a specific class is taught by multiple teachers.
• Lesson plans are aligned with HPA’s classical model, IDOE standards, and subject goals and objectives.
• Mastery assessments are constructed to properly measure the learning process.
• Classroom practices provide the best possible opportunities for student learning and successful completion of required high–stakes testing.
• Develop, implement, and maintain efficient and effective systems to monitor and enhance student mastery.
• Monitor teachers tracking systems to ensure they are maintaining and using individual student data in order to inform their instruction
• Monitor teachers’ gradebooks and analyze trends in grades and appropriate assignments
• Ensure all teachers in assigned discipline maintain gradebooks that align with established grading philosophies.
• Ensure all teachers maintain digital classroom sites (e.g., Google Classroom, ClassDojo) that are consistent in content and are valuable tools for students and parents.
• Work collaboratively with the Vice President of Academics and Head of School to evaluate teacher effectiveness and to provide instructional support and coaching to the teachers in an assigned department.
• Recommend curriculum offerings and appropriate teacher assignments for each academic year.
• Assist with the recruiting and hiring of new teachers.
• Lead the onboarding process for new teachers by training them on Herron Classical Schools’ and HPA’s philosophies, methodologies, and systems. Provide all support necessary to enhance the teacher’s ability to be successful at HPA.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of professional development for teachers and staff, when requested.
• Facilitate and lead teacher meetings for assigned subject.
• Facilitate and lead family support nights for assigned subject.
• Maintain inventories for and coordinate the purchase of textbooks, equipment, and consumable supplies.
• Coordinate the completion and submission of records regarding student data, textbook accountability, end of school year processes, and other requested information and data.
• Manage the department in a manner that promotes positive and productive relationships between students, parents, faculty, administration and other constituents.
• Inform the Executive Leadership Team of emerging issues as they relate to assigned disciplines.
• Other duties as assigned

Diversity & Inclusion – Embracing a Culture of Respect

Diversity and inclusion are integral to Herron Classical Schools’ mission and are embedded in its Core Values. By building a culture of respect and trust through relationships with people and ideas, ICS believes that a highly intentional diversity enriches our community. ICS is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity are embraced, respected, and valued.

ICS Equity Statement

Herron Classical Schools, through action and in partnership with families and community, will uphold the values, policies, and practices that promote cultural competence. We are committed to eliminating biased institutional structures, hiring practices, and practices that affect student learning and achievement. We will embrace and empower students and staff in their individual identities to establish and sustain human dignity, justice, equitable treatment, and inclusiveness in the classroom and workplace. Link to full Equity Statement

Herron Classical Schools Non-discrimination Statement

Herron Classical Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, gender identity, disability, religion, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or any characteristic that is legally protected under applicable local, state, or federal law in the administration of its educational policies, behavior policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, food service, hiring practices, and athletic or other school-administered programs.

Herron Classical Schools Non-discrimination Statement

Herron Classical Schools abides by the Indiana Civil Rights Laws (I.C. 22-9-1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 USCS § 12101,et.seq.). Complaints regarding acts of sexual discrimination or harassment in violation of Title IX requirements should be filed with Herron Classical Schools Title IX Coordinator, Karen Lalioff, by email klalioff@indianapolisclassicalschools.org, by phone at 317-231-0010 x1113, or by filling out a Report of Harassment form available from Student Services or any school administrator. Inquiries regarding compliance by Herron Classical Schools with Title IX and other civil rights laws may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator, Herron High School, 110 E. 16th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 111 North Canal Street, Suite 1053, Chicago, IL 60606-7204

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years teaching experience required, preferably in a culturally diverse school.
• Experience leading groups and working in teams to achieve academic success.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
• Bachelors’ Degree required, Masters’ Degree preferred.

Compensation

$33-35k annually, depending on experience. Full-time benefits include health, dental, vision & life insurance; health savings account contributions, short-term & long-term disability, retirement contributions, paid vacation & sick days.