Instructional Coach, NYC Amplify Desmos Math (Fixed-Term)

About Amplify

Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K12 literacy biliteracy math and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum assessment and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000 Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information visit .

Job Description:

Amplify is seeking experienced Math Coaches with a background in teaching coaching and/or school leadership to join our Professional Development team as a fixed-term employee supporting the New York City Department of Education for the remainder of the school year.

Essential Responsibilities:

The Instructional Coach will support educators on-site four days a week with the fifth day dedicated to planning and preparing to meet the needs of educators. Most weeks will be 40-hour work weeks. The Instructional Coach may also support department-wide initiatives on days when NYC DOE schools are closed but Amplify remains open (e.g. teacher workdays holidays winter and summer breaks). Support may include designing and/or delivering professional development to other districts.

In this role you will collaborate with district/school leadership and the Amplify STEM Professional Development Strategist to determine the strategy focus and a coaching approach for different times of year. You will also partner to adjust course as needed with an eye toward improving student outcomes. An outcomes-centered orientation and ability to pivot on short notice are necessary for this role.

The Instructional Coachs daily responsibilities will be based on the districts goals and priorities throughout the year. Specific areas of focus may include:

• Leading classroom observations and providing feedback to teachers and leaders

• Conducting model lessons and co-teaching alongside classroom teachers

• Providing office hours for leaders and teachers

• Supporting unit or lesson planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers

• Leading lesson study cycles for teachers

• Analyzing student work and formative assessment data to support instructional decision-making and responsiveness to learner outcomes

• Cultivating model classrooms as a means of elevating and replicating best practices for planning and instruction

• Providing recommendations to educators designed to enhance equity of learning for diverse student populations including Students with Learning & Thinking Differences and English Learners

In addition to these specific areas of focus in coaching the instructional coach will also:

• Proactively seek out feedback and adapt practice based upon the feedback and what is leading to improved student outcomes

• Create or customize professional development experiences as needed

• Facilitate district-wide professional development sessions (in person and remote) as needed for leaders and teachers

Minimum Qualifications:

• Passionate for mathematics and deep knowledge of problem-based learning

• Experience leading sustained coaching engagements and professional development for educators in K-5 and/or 6-8

• Ability to build strong relationships with leaders and educators at various levels

• 5 years of K-5 and/or 6-8 math teaching experience leading to demonstrable results for students

• Experience in guiding teams of educators through change management processes

• Experience supporting HQIM implementation across diverse student populations including Students with IEPs English Learners and students in ICT Nest Self-Contained and other special class settings.

• Experience working on collaborative projects with leaders and teachers

• Proven efficacy in time management while managing multiple engagements and competing priorities

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology-based productivity tools mainly Google Applications

• Able to travel locally (4 days per week) across New York City to support educators

• Approved clearance through the NYC Solves PETS System

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of New York Citys Mathematics Shifts

• Experience teaching or supporting Desmos Math

• Knowledge of Amplify Desmos Math

• Experience analyzing data and using it to inform practice

• Ability to support teachers in a remote learning environment if needed

• Fluent in Spanish (including speaking reading and writing)

• Masters or Advanced Degree in Education

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability status veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process please email .

If you are selected for employment a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies you may be required to provide additional documentation such as proof of vaccination or submit to enhanced background screening such as fingerprinting.

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