Instructional ELA Coach
Instructional ELA Coach
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USD 100000 - 110000
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Job Description
**We are currently hiring for theschool year**
Job Description
Title: Instructional ELA Coach
Division: Schoolwide
Reports to: Principal
Status: Fulltime Exempt (YearRound) CalSTRS Retirement Eligible
Salary: $100000 $110000 $12000 Temporary Cost of Living Allowance and MWA Benefits
Summary
The Instructional ELA Coach at Making Waves Academy (MWA) reporting to and working side by side with the Principal and Division Directors facilitates monitors and leads the continuous support of teachers in their development of instructional best practice skills with the goal of supporting the entire teaching faculty in having the coaching support and professional development opportunities to improve core instructional practices continually. In this role they are responsible for the effective development and implementation of core instructional programs and practices through directly managing and supporting faculty. The IC will serve as a member of the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) with other school leaders across the school. The IC role is a highly impactful pivotal leadership role in building an achievementfocused culture and supporting the facultys professional growth.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Intensive Instructional Development
- Oversee Lead Teachers and Content Leads to maintain a standardized schoolwide framework approach and system for MWA instruction classroom observations and formal feedback aligned with MWAs instructional practice.
- Assist Division Directorsand the Principal in creating a professional development plan for all teachers and other stakeholders as appropriate both during the summer and throughout the year and support faculty having access to and participation in internal and external professional development opportunities.
- Provide comprehensive support and guidance to teachers in developing effective instructional strategies for all classrooms that focus on curricular fidelity and pacing in supporting academic growth of at least 1.5 gradelevel improvements for those performing below grade level.
- Conduct regular classroom observations across the school and provide constructive feedback to enhance teaching methodologies. Offer strategies and resources to create a positive inclusive and conducive learning environment.
- Collaboration with teachers lead teachers and content leads to the design and implementation of engaging and studentcentered lesson plans that are aligned with core elements and features of the MWA Instructional Playbook and MWA Instructional Principles.
- Support teachers lead teachers and content leads in implementing effective classroom management techniques with the development and use of student management techniques inclassroom restorative practice protocols and socialemotional learning (SEL) practices. Work closely with teachers to address behavioral challenges and foster a culture of respect and learning.
Instructional Systems Tools & Approaches
- Monitor and assess instructional practices that include informal classroom observations scheduled classroom observations peer observations teacher meetings and formal observations. Through informal observations formal observations and other qualitative measures utilize approved tools and matrices to assess faculty adherence pacing and fidelity to efficacybased and growth mindset instructional practices datainformed instructional lesson planning and practices and cultural competence practices in working with students faculty and families.
- Collect analyze and present complex data; identify potential problems and evaluate alternative solutions; and prepare sound recommendations. Review and analyze interim assessments and standardized test scores to inform curricular decisions (shortterm and longterm).
- Develop the capacity of lead teachers and content leads by helping them develop tools skills and approaches they will use in supporting the faculty they support and mentor including but not limited to providing critical peer feedback gradebook assessment norming on the evaluation of student work and adopting common instructional practices.
- Conduct regular classroom observations and provide constructive feedback to enhance teaching methodologies.
Curriculum
- Work collaboratively and facilitate collaboration among faculty and staff to support vertically aligned systems for instruction and effective coordination support and utilization of all curricular programs. Plan direct and coordinate with other directors comprehensive articulation between all programs 512th grade.
- Provide leadership direction and support to ensure programs approved by the Curriculum and Instruction Review Advisory Committee of the Board are fully and appropriately implemented.
- Direct and support the improvement of the curriculum through the continuing evaluation and revision of courses of study the development of new courses of study and the adoption of instructional materials.
Mission Alignment
- Demonstrate knowledge of and support Making Waves Academys mission core values standards competencies and code of conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Participate in the school community attending school competitions performances assemblies and supporting student events student clubs and club advisors.
Work Environment
- This job operates in an indoor and outdoor school environment and routinely uses standard office/school equipment.
- Light/local travel may be required on occasion.
Physical Demands
- The employee may be required to sit stand or walk for extended periods of time; lift and carry materials up to 30lbs.; reach overhead/bend; push/pull. Must possess the ability to use hands and fingers to operate computers keyboards etc.; must have the ability to view written materials computer screens and observe activities ensuring students safety; must hear and communicate clearly to interact with others. The employee should be able to move throughout the campus to effectively interact with students and staff.
- The employee will participate in campus supervision duty each week.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree and 5 years teaching experience required; 2 years experience as a lead/master teacher instructional coach or head of gradelevel or subjectarea department required. . in Curriculum and Instruction or equivalent preferred.
- California Teaching Credential or commensurate.
- Strong foundation in ELA instruction exceptional coaching and facilitation skills.
- Formal management supervisory or administrative experience is required
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated commitment to MWAs mission and core values.
- Ability to analyze student data (assessment results progress monitoring) to identify trends inform instructional decisions and guide coaching conversations.
- Experience facilitating observation and feedback cycles with teachers. Ability to lead professional development workshops team meetings and collaborative planning sessions effectively.
- Proven ability to coach and mentor teachers through various methods (e.g. oneonone coaching coteaching observation and feedback modeling) and in Common Core standards align planning.
- Ability to manage time effectively prioritize tasks and maintain accurate records.
- Clear concise and impactful written and verbal communication skills to build rapport provide constructive feedback and facilitate discussions.
- Ability to take initiative influence others and drive instructional improvement across the school. Ability to laterally manage a diverse group of constituents.
- Professional orientation appearance communication organization and attitude.
Licenses or Certificates
- Employment eligibility will include fingerprints/Live Scan tuberculosis (TB) screening and other employment clearance.
- California Administrative Services Credential preferred but not required.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable Accommodation
Consistent with its obligations under the law MWA will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Equal Employment Opportunity Is Our Policy
Making Waves Academy is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the School to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race (including traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hairstyle including but not limited to braids locks and twists); color; gender (including gender identity gender expression and transgender identity whether or not the employee is transitioning or has transitioned); sex (including pregnancy childbirth breastfeeding and medical conditions related to such); religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices); marital/registered domestic partner status; age (forty 40 and over); national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken and possession of a drivers license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the U.S. is authorized by federal law); physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS); medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics); taking of a leave of absence pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) law Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) California Family Rights Act (CFRA) the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) or laws related to domestic violence sexual and stalking laws; genetic information; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal state or local laws.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
