Instructional Coach (Math) - Elementary (Immediate)
20 days ago
Albany
Job Description KIPP Capital Region is a part of a national network of high-performing public Charter Schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in both Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500+ students in grades K-12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of schools bearing gifts. Talent. Perspective. Drive. Inspiration. So at KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts, and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive. We are committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all of our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together. Position Overview Duties and Responsibilities • As an advisor to teachers and the leadership team, the IC is responsible for four main areas:, • observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher's content area, • supporting teachers in the design of units and lessons for the development of their year-long curriculum, • analyzing data in order to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students' needs, and, • working with the academic staff (grade-level chairs, assistant principals, principals) in the school to support sharing of best practices., • The IC will work collaboratively with the school personnel to advise principals and teachers on developing instructional strategies and intervention programs for struggling students., • Work, with the Content Academic Team on design and implementation of school-wide assessments; work collaboratively with campus-based leaders to make instructional decisions based on student performance., • Cultivate a standards-based, data and results-oriented culture., • Observe teachers and provide specific strategies for improved instructional delivery, • Work with teachers and school leadership teams to create and improve aligned curriculum resources., • Collaborate with teachers in determining appropriate resources and support for teachers., • Support teachers by providing feedback on lessons and assessments that align with school college-readiness standards and serve as an expert in national trends and best practices in curriculum development and instructional strategy for historically underachieving students., • As a leader on the academic team, make recommendations on best practices for supporting curriculum alignment across all grade levels within the specified content area for all grade levels., • Serve as a coach to teachers by providing expert advice on improving and enhancing individual lessons and units based on ongoing analysis. This will include, but is not limited to:, • Reviewing lesson plans, unit plans, and assessments, • Understanding scope and sequence models, • Observing classroom instruction and offering comprehensive analysis and feedback, • Providing instructional strategy best practice training, as needed, • Perform other duties as outlined by School Leadership., • Committed to furthering anti-racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all our stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students together., • Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services. Education and Experience • Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree preferred, • 5 years of previous teaching experience preferred, • Proficiency managing a team, coaching teacher and/or designing curriculum preferably in the charter, private, or public school environment., • Prior experience working in schools and urban communities is preferred but not required. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. • Prolonged periods were spent sitting at a desk and working on a computer., • Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed., • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus., • The employee needs to read, write, and speak English fluently., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, sit, use fingers to type, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance; stoop/bend and reach, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk, hear., • Dexterity requires writing and operating standard office machines such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, phones, and calculators., • Generous time-off, • Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision coverage, • Aggressive employer 403(b) contribution match, • Childcare benefits, • Unparalleled work/life integration, • Casual dress code, • Relocation stipend (conditions apply) Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience relevant to the role and longevity within the KIPP network. KIPP Capital Region will evaluate and determine the step/level a new hire will be placed within our salary grade scale at point of hire. All staff and educators at KIPP Capital Region are committed to anti-racism and inclusion, are part of a close-knit diverse community, and are encouraged to show up authentically, inspiring our children to do the same. Learn more about what it’s like to work at KIPP Capital Region: kippcapital.org/join-our-team/ This role is located at KIPP Capital Region schools in Albany, NY.