ELA Humanities Coach Teacher

Job Title: Middle School ELA Humanities Instructional CoachReports to: PrincipalLocation: Leonard Middle SchoolJob Type: Full-time non-exempt salaried position with some evening work included. Welcome to Lawrence Public SchoolsLawrence Public Schools is committed to ensuring that ALL students successfully master the content and skills necessary to graduate from high school college and/or career ready. We achieve this through a standards-based rigorous instructional program focused on academic achievement and the development of 21st-century skills supported by a comprehensive system of student supports. These efforts are monitored and assessed regularly to ensure accountability to all stakeholders. Position Summary:The Middle School ELA Humanities Instructional Coach will provide personalized coaching professional development and resources to support ELA and Humanities teachers at Leonard Middle School. The coach will work to strengthen instructional practices classroom culture and content knowledge within the ELA Humanities departments with a focus on Fish Tank Investigating History and the Democratic Knowledge Project (experience with these curricula preferred but not required). The coach will also assist the Principal in developing and implementing systems of tiered support to ensure academic proficiency for all students and close achievement gaps particularly for multilingual learners. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Provide individualized coaching to ELA Humanities teachers including 1:1 support for lesson planning and instructional delivery aligned to high-quality curriculum materials such as Fish Tank Investigating History and the Democratic Knowledge teachers with classroom management strategies and establishing positive engaging learning effective ELA Humanities teaching strategies and co-teach when ELA Humanities instruction and provide specific actionable feedback to improve teaching and deliver targeted professional development workshops in collaboration with school teachers in implementing district and curriculum-based assessments and analyzing data to inform with school leadership and teacher teams to identify areas of need for teacher support and professional in the development and implementation of tiered interventions (Tier 2 and 3) for students struggling in ELA and maintain a resource library of instructional materials and research-based strategies for ELA coaching interactions and teacher progress to evaluate program in district-wide coaches meetings and professional learning opportunities to strengthen coaching skills and content other responsibilities as requested by the Principal. Knowledge Skills & Abilities:Demonstrated expertise in effective instructional practices curriculum implementation and content knowledge in Middle School ELA and or experience with Fish Tank Investigating History and/or the Democratic Knowledge Project curricula preferred but not of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and educator evaluation in adult learning coaching or leading professional interpersonal organizational and communication to build trusting relationships with colleagues and foster a collaborative -driven mindset to guide instruction and measure student to culturally responsive teaching practices and supporting diverse learners. Qualifications & Requirements:Licensure and Certifications:oValid Massachusetts teaching licenseoSEI Endorsement or dual certification in ESLEducation/Professional Background:oMasters degree in Education or related fieldoMinimum of 5 years successful teaching experience in K-12 settingsPreferred Qualifications:oPrior experience as an instructional coach mentor teacher or department leadoExperience with Fish Tank Investigating History and/or the Democratic Knowledge Project (preferred not required) Equal Opportunity EmployerLawrence Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment for employees and applicants. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to Range $56415-$84063Other Benefits under the Lawrence Public Schools -Discrimination StatementLawrence Public Schools is dedicated to maintaining a workplace and learning environment free from discrimination based on race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information disability or any other basis prohibited by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination or participate in offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of the required background check and availability of funding.