CAMPUS INSTRUCTIONAL COACH-ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & READING

Harmony Public Schools; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Public Schools in Houston seeks a Campus Instructional Coach for English Language Arts & Reading to support teachers, lead data-driven instruction, and disseminate curricular practices across campuses. You will design and facilitate professional learning, oversee coaching cycles, and assist campus leaders with program implementation to boost student achievement.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree, 2+ years of classroom teaching, and a strong track record in instructional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of full-time teaching experience in the subject area (i.e. Math, ELA, or PK-2).
• Preferred: valid professional teaching certificate; demonstrated strong teaching performance.

Responsibilities

• Supports mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Leads biweekly data meetings with teachers and coaches cycles.
• Trains teachers on Teach Like a Champion (TLAC) strategies.
• Designs and delivers PD for teachers and PLCs.
• Trains and supports PLC leaders on Harmony’s PLC model.
• Plans and tracks mentor/mentee relationships on campus.

Skills

Curriculum knowledge

Data-driven coaching

Communication

Mentorship

TLAC training

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CAMPUS INSTRUCTIONAL COACH-ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS & READING

Job Description

JOB GOAL:Campus Instructional Coaches work with teachers on their assigned campuses to provide instructional support, lead data-driven instruction efforts, disseminate curricular information and practices, design and facilitate professional learning, and provide interventions to students throughout the year. They primarily work with teachers running regular data meetings and coaching cycles following Harmony-endorsed instructional coaching models. In addition, they assist campus leaders in the implementation and tracking of other academic programs including mentorship, instructional rounds, professional learning communities (PLCs), micro-credentials, Student Learning Objectives (SLOs), and Arc of the Year. The goal of this position is to provide comprehensive support for all teachers to ensure their success with instruction and enhance their professional growth to positively impact student achievement. Campus Instructional Coaches can be assigned to work with any teacher groups according to campus needs and principal’s discretion.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum 2 years of full-time teaching experience in the subject area (i.e. Math, ELA, or PK-2)

PREFERRED:

• Hold a valid professional teaching certificate
• Accomplish “Proficient” rating in teacher evaluation system for two consecutive years (equivalent to 3.0 out of 4.0 in H-TESS)
• Minimum 2 years of combined experience in teacher leader roles (Mentor, SCL, Department Chair, PLC Leader, etc.)
• Micro-credentials earned from any Harmony Teacher Leader role cards
• Demonstrate student achievement/growth in STAAR and NWEA MAP that exceeds campus/district average, if applicable
• Professional development in the areas of classroom management, student engagement, instructional planning, and
• instructional coaching
• Hold a valid Reading Specialist certification (PK-2 Literacy Coach Only)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Models and instills a love of learning
• Provides 15 hours of weekly interventions to students
• Leads biweekly data meetings with teachers
• Runs coaching cycles with teachers
• Uses video or other data collection methods to identify current reality for teachers
• Assists teachers in setting SMART/PEERS goals to improve student outcomes
• Uses Harmony Instructional Playbook (HIP) to help teachers implement high-impact strategies
• Co-plans / co-teaches lessons with teachers when needed
• Models effective classroom management and instructional strategies for teachers
• Follows up with teachers after closing a coaching cycle to ensure transfer of learning
• Documents evidence of coaching cycles by submitting a brief coaching report to principal bi-weekly for each cycle
• Supports teachers in earning micro-credentials
• Assists teachers with evidence/artifact collection to submit their micro-credentials
• Works with campus and district leaders to design/deliver PD for teachers
• Trains teachers on Teach Like a Champion (TLAC) strategies aligned with Arc of the Year data
• Supports non-tested teachers in creating SLOs and assessments aligned with their curriculum
• Assists campus/district leaders with implementation and tracking of Instructional Rounds
• Works with campus instructional leadership team (ILT) to plan and execute campus PLs and grade level/departmental PLCs during weekly early release days
• Trains and supports PLC leaders on Harmony’s PLC model
• Works with campus leaders to implement and track teacher mentorship program on campus
• Trains mentor teachers on Harmony’s mentorship program
• Participates in annual curriculum writing/revision camps at the Central Office
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.
• Ability to use effective organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone.
• Ability to analyze data.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Light Work: may require the occasional light lifting.
• Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.
• Position is in classroom setting and intermittent speaking, standing, walking and writing.
• Moderate travel is required.