MYP Coordinator/Instructional Coach

SCOPE:

The Middle Years Program Coordinator is responsible for providing an educational atmosphere where students have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and psychological growth. This person is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program that will result in students achieving academic success in accordance with the York Academy Regional Charter School and International Baccalaureate policies for the MYP. This position will participate as a member of the administrative team and requires evening hours according to the special events schedule.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide pedagogical leadership to ensure the development and delivery of a well-articulated educational program that is current, comprehensive, and consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the York Academy and the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme
2. Facilitate professional development of research-based instructional practices that result in improved teaching and learning across grades and contents.
3. Provide individualized, classroom-based coaching and evaluation of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement.
4. Assist in monitoring students in common areas such as the cafeteria and hallways, and assist with student management/discipline, as needed.
5. Lead weekly Professional Learning Community meetings with teachers to coordinate instruction across classrooms
6. Participate on the “Student Services Team”
7. Oversee training, scheduling and facilitation of testing for school-wide assessments for students in grades 7 through 10, including Pennsylvania State Standards Assessments (PSSA), Keystone, and Measures of Academic Progress.
8. Support and facilitate the use of data to drive and improve teaching and learning across the Middle Years Programme.
9. Perform all other duties assigned by the CEO/Head of School