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    Instructional Coach - Philadelphia, United States - Universal Family of Schools

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    Instructional Coach - Math
    Full Time
    Universal Creighton, Philadelphia, PA, US

    Requisition ID: 1019

    Job Title: Instructional Coach

    Supervisor Job Title: Principal

    Employment Status: Full-time; 10 or 12-Month

    FLSA Status: Salary

    The management services offered to our family of charter schools, allows us to collectively become a change agent and national leader in urban education as evidenced by student awareness of self, high academic achievement, positive school culture and community transformation wherever we serve.

    JOB GOAL: The Instructional Coach will provide instructional support and coaching to teachers as they work to ensure that each student is able to reach his or her academic potential. The Instructional Coach's primary role is to work with teachers to support best practices in using data, provide analysis of school-wide trends in instruction, and make recommendations about potential next steps to address areas of need. As an advisor to teachers and the leadership team, the Instructional Coach is responsible for four main areas: a) observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher's content area b) supporting teachers in the design of units and lessons for the development of their year-long curriculum, c) analyzing data in order to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students' needs, and d) working with the academic staff grade level chairs, assistant principals, principals in the school to support sharing of best practices.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

    The Instructional Coach will work closely with teachers and administrators to strategically create and implement a plan to increase student achievement in subject areas.
    The coach will play an integral role in the efforts to align the subject curriculum and oversee progress monitoring throughout the school horizontally and vertically.
    Collaborate with school personnel to advise directors and teachers on developing instructional strategies and intervention programs for struggling students.
    Collaborate with Universal's Instructional Team to plan and deliver pre-service summer professional development for new and returning staff members aligned to high priority initiatives and outcomes in the subject area.
    Support the development of high-quality/effective instruction.
    Observe and coach developing teachers to improve instructional planning, teaching practice, and the use of data, assessment, and instructional technology.
    Work with teachers to refine and develop common standards-based pacing plans, mid-year, and end of year common assessments for each grade level.
    Work with various teams (administrators, teachers, support staff) to facilitate analysis of data provided by diagnostics, common assessments, and formative assessments.
    Act as teacher in the event there is no qualified applicant.
    Assist teacher teams develop both school-wide and classroom intervention plans.
    Work with school administrators to develop policies and school structures that facilitate the improvement of subject instruction and the appropriate interventions and supports for students.
    Support and deliver guidance on using 21st Century learning techniques and the transition to the Common Core Standards.
    Continuously monitor, track, and analyze student achievement data to identify needed supports and strategies.
    Perform related work as required.

    REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

    Education: Valid PA Certification in specific subject area

    Preferred Experience:

    Experience working with adult learners, coaching, and delivering professional development.
    At least 3 years of teaching in specific subject area.
    Acceptable criminal history background check and proof of U.S. citizenship or legal
    resident alien status.
    An understanding of the Pennsylvania core standards, current trends and best practices in curriculum design and instruction.
    Bring a spirit of enthusiasm, energy, and multi-cultural awareness.
    Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
    Demonstrate ability to apply data analysis, new strategies, and evaluation techniques.
    Understand and communicate current trends and best practices in counseling.
    Understand all applicable laws, regulations, and rules.
    Possess excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of collaboration, team participation,
    creative problem-solving, conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes.
    Demonstrate the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving of instructions.
    Be student focused.
    Hold knowledge and fluency working with various needs assessment and research
    methods.
    Be proficient in computer applications. Encourage use of technology in the delivery of instruction.
    Understand the challenges that faculty and students face in using technology.
    Prioritize work to meet schedules and timelines. Follow through and timely completion of assigned tasks.
    Demonstrate knowledge and good judgment in matters of school policy and procedures.
    Utilize proper discretion in dealing with confidential matters.
    Work well without close supervision and with little direction.
    Be able to solve problems independently and manage projects alone.
    Be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.
    The Universal Family of Charter Schools adheres to the policy of providing equal employment opportunities to all job applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual orientation.

    Universal Family of Schools seeks applicants from a broad range of backgrounds and we encourage you to apply here with Diversity in Ed to be seen by our teacher recruiters.

    Meet with directly with Teacher Recruiters starting 4/8/24 - 4/13/24 at the Diversity in Ed Virtual Teacher Fair (Teacher Recruitment Week).



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