Adult High School Instructional Coach

For the 26-27 school-year Christel House Indianapolis is seeking a full-time Adult High School Instructional Coach for our DORS schools.

WHAT MAKES THIS ROLE AWESOME:

The mission of Christel House Indianapolis is to create empowering opportunities through an equitable rigorous and holistic education for all students and alumni so they actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis provides a holistic human development approach that focuses on building strong character to complement each students rigorous academic foundation. By building meaningful relationships Christel House staff empower students of all ages to achieve academic and socio-emotional success. Taking this holistic approach allows Christel House to truly support students life aspirations and in turn transform whole communities. Through their College and Careers program Christel House Indianapolis continues to support graduates for 5 years after graduation through post-secondary education and job placement so they become self-sufficient contributing members of society.

Christel House Academy was originally organized by Christel DeHaan in 2002 and is the oldest charter school in operation in the state of Indiana. Christel House began as a K-4 charter school but quickly grew in size and scope to become a network of charter schools and adult high schools in Indianapolis serving over 2100 children and adults. Currently Christel House Indianapolis comprises two K-8 academies a high school an innovation high school and an adult high school (DORS) on three campuses. The largest campus was recently relocated to the 28-acre campus of Emmerich Manual High School. This community-serving campus houses Christel House Academy South (K-8) Watanabe HS the sunsetting Emmerich Manual HS DORS and will house a new Day Early Learning Center in the spring of 2022 that will service infants through pre-k students. The westside campus houses Christel House Academy West and DORS. The third DORS campus is on the main campus of Ivy Tech Community College. Christel House Academy South was Indianas first charter school to receive the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reforms School to Watch designation. Christel House Indianapolis received additional recognition as an Indiana Achievement and Breakthrough School and both Christel House Academy South and West have been named National Schools of Character by the only schools in the state to receive this national distinction.

REPORTS TO:

Principal

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement.
• Participate in the development of educational strategies.
• Communicate and demonstrate research-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance.
• Provide individualized classroom-based coaching with instructional staff to support them in implementing good instructional practices (observe and meet with teachers providing them feedback and support).
• Provide support in analyzing student assessment data meeting with teachers after assessment cycles to create an action plan).
• Assist teachers with instructional decisions and specific classroom activities based on assessment data.
• Assist in the creation of instructional materials that are in alignment with curriculum.
• Provide resources related to instruction and curriculum.
• Provide assistance in researching instructional and/or curriculum issues.
• Train and update instructional staff on key instructional issues.
• Observe work of instructional staff to evaluate performance and recommend changes that could strengthen teaching skills.
• Assist with implementation of Standards Based Grading practices.
• Manage and maintain test coordination.

OTHER FUNCTIONS:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective performance of the schools.

WHAT WE ARE OFFERING:

• The opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in the lives of students with amazing colleagues.
• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Competitive health care options
• Employer contributions to retirement plans
• Referral bonuses

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters degree in education.
• Indiana Teaching License
• Experience working with high school level curriculum and standards.
• Knowledge of secondary instructional strategies and interventions.
• Ability and willingness to work collaboratively; maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis
• An agreement with the mission statement and goals of Christel House Schools

HEADS UP: A complete application requires the following:

• Current resume (please include an email address)
• Contact information for at least three (3) professional references (References should include your supervisor in your current position or most recent prior position.)
• Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check.

Christel House Indianapolis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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