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    2024-25 Middle School Instructional STEM Coach - Philadelphia, United States - Young Scholars Charter School

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    Join the Young Scholars Charter School team and help us Imagine New Possibilities in education. We have reimagined our schedule to be more sustainable for teachers and better for students.

    Who are we?

    Young Scholars Charter School (YSCS) is a free, lottery-based, open-enrollment charter school serving students from across Philadelphia in grades 6-8. The mission of Young Scholars is to provide a personalized middle school education that challenges, engages and prepares all students to passionately pursue their dreams and lead a life of active citizenship. We aim to inspire and equip every student to lead a life of achievement, service and success. Our structured and nurturing community, comprehensive programming and rigorous academic curriculum are designed to build self-motivated citizens, eager learners and strong leaders – regardless of circumstance. Our graduates are driven young people who are prepared for the future demands of high school, college, career and, eventually, the world.

    We seek to provide project-based learning and high-quality instruction to help students grow as learners and citizens. We believe in rigorous and culturally relevant curriculum where all students are given an opportunity to reach high academic success. Our teachers engage in extensive planning, strong instructional execution, and common skill-based assessments. Our curriculum engages students in building their academic proficiency and social-emotional skills to be successful.

    Who are we looking for?

    We are currently looking for a passionate STEM Instructional Coach to join the YSCS team in the School Year and work with us to Imagine New Possibilities in Education. The STEM Instructional Coach will collaborate with members of the school team to ensure implementation of rigorous instruction for Math and Science classes. The STEM Instructional Coach will be responsible for coaching a small cohort of Math & Science teachers, overseeing content & data team meetings, supporting with assessment coordination, and providing some direct service to students.

    At Young Scholars Charter School, ALL members of the school team serve on collaborative teams and support the school in pursuit of excellence for all students. The STEM Instructional Coach will contribute to school success in the following ways:

    Your Work

    Talent & Instructional Leadership (60% of role)

    • Manage and develop a small cohort of Math and Science teachers by providing individualized, actionable feedback and modeling based on evidence from observations and data reviews;
    • Develop and implement results-oriented professional development opportunities to increase teacher effectiveness;
    • Ensure continuous improvement of instructional practices by monitoring team members' incorporation of feedback into practice;
    • Implement a rigorous and consistent evaluation system aligned to school requirements in order to drive toward continuous improvement;
    • Work collaboratively across content areas and departments to promote incorporation of 21st Century Learning Competencies and student portfolio work products;
    • Collaborate with members of the school leadership team to support staff in effectively planning and implementing exemplary instruction aligned to student learning needs and Common Core and/or state standards;
    • Assess quantitative and qualitative data to monitor outcomes and continuously improve the quality of instruction for all scholars;
    • Review lesson plans and provide targeted feedback to ensure delivery of top-quality lessons reflecting effective instructional strategies and content aligned to instructional standards;
    • Ensure timely creation, implementation, and evaluation of tiered interventions and instructional supports aligned to student learning needs;
    • Guide teachers and staff in adapting lessons and providing interventions to support all scholars.

    Assessment and Data (20% of role)

    • Adopt or create systems to ensure efficient and timely administration of assessments and maintain accurate information about results to effectively communicate student needs and identify trends at the school or cohort level;
    • Adopt or refine protocols for school-wide and cohort-level data analysis to ensure continuous improvement of instructional planning;

    Building and Culture Leadership (20% of role)

    • Support with capacity of staff to implement school wide routines in order to maximize instructional time and ensure support for all scholars;
    • Foster a joyful school community where all scholars experience a sense of belonging;
    • Champion consistent and fair implementation of positive reinforcement and consequences aligned to school expectations;
    • Uphold high expectations for accountability by communicating clear expectations for staff and students.

    Qualifications and Skills

    • Pedagogical expertise and 3+ years of instructional coaching experience;
    • Degree in education and instructional certification(s);
    • Demonstrated skill in building relationships with a variety of stakeholders;
    • Record of achieving ambitious results;
    • Strong organizational and coordination skills;
    • Passion for developing and implementing systems and procedures to make every minute count;
    • Excellent strategic thinking skills;
    • Ability to thrive in a goal-oriented, fast-paced environment.

    The Rewards

    • Competitive salary and benefits package;
    • Comprehensive medial, dental and vision benefits;
    • 403(b) retirement plan with an increase match based on years of experience;
    • The opportunity to maximize your impact in schools where we are raising the bar for student achievement.

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