What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Coach- Reading position at New Paradigm For Education?
New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is a non-profit Charter Management Organization (CMO) composed of educational practitioners, community advocates, and business leaders who have dedicated years of service to children. NPFE serves 2,100 students in Detroit, Michigan. We specialize in maximizing student learning potential through proven education practices and managing all phases of school design, planning, and program implementation. The Reading Math coach will support teachers and instructional staff implementing high quality curriculum. Grounded in high quality instructional curriculum, strong instructional practices, and knowledge of adult learning, Instructional Reading Coaches will support teachers inside and outside the classroom, developing their craft and driving student achievement growth. A successful Instructional Reading Coach will help close student achievement gaps in math and accelerate all math learning for all students by building teacher capacity through implementation of effective reading instructional practices.
Must possess a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in education
Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (in assigned content area/s of coaching)
5 years of teaching experience. Experience using Eureka Math and Illustrative Math (preferred).
Be skilled at using data to ground conversations about instructional practice.
Be skilled at using student work to ground conversations about instructional practice.
Have experience leading adult learning, deep understanding of math expertise of conceptual understanding, and ability to develop teachers resulting in improved student outcomes.
Understanding the instructional needs of Multilingual Learners and thinking and learning differences of students.
Salary : $55,000 - $80,000
