Coaching Specialist

Ampact; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO & 401(k)

Job summary

Ampact is seeking a Coaching Specialist to advance student literacy and numeracy outcomes by delivering expert coaching, on-site support, and data-guided guidance to ensure fidelity to k-3 Reading Corps models. The role supports Hempstead, Freeport, Roosevelt, and Lawrence districts with site partnerships and staff development.

The position emphasizes collaboration with schools, data-driven decision making, and strong stakeholder engagement to maximize program impact and equity in education.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building, consultation and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience facilitating adult learners through training, coaching, supervision and observation.
• Experience using literacy/numeracy assessments and data-based decision-making models (e.g., MTSS).
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical coaching to tutors at assigned schools to ensure Ampact Education program models are delivered with fidelity and students make adequate progress.
• Collaborate with school staff to identify and prioritize students to receive targeted intervention and build a schedule that maximizes students served.
• Review program data regularly to ensure completeness and accuracy and monitor student progress.
• Lead data-based decision-making teams at the site to review data and plan interventions that meet student needs.
• Maximize program impact by helping staff understand the program’s purpose and by using tutoring resources and data effectively.
• Facilitate positive relationships with partnering sites by communicating the value of Ampact programs and supporting coaches and tutors.
• Inspire program advocacy in school leaders by sharing data clearly and accessingibly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Relationship-building

Coaching

Adult training

Data-driven decisions

Collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree and licensure in education or related field

Job description

Overview

The Coaching Specialist advances student literacy and numeracy outcomes by providing expert coaching, on-site technical support, and data-driven guidance to ensure fidelity to the k-3 Reading Corps program models. This role strengthens partnerships with schools, supports program implementation to maximize positive student outcomes.

This role will cover the following districts:

Hempstead, Freeport, Roosevelt, and Lawrence

Responsibilities

Coaching & Program Implementation

• Provide technical coaching to tutors at assigned schools to ensure Ampact Education program models are delivered with fidelity and students make adequate progress. Includes direct observation of assessment and intervention delivery in-person, at least once per month per tutor.
• Collaborate with school staff to identify and prioritize students to receive targeted supplemental intervention from Ampact and build a schedule that maximizes students served.
• Review program data regularly to ensure completeness and accuracy, consistent implementation (e.g. students served, tutoring minutes) and monitor student progress.
• Lead data-based decision-making teams at the site to review data and plan for interventions that best meet student needs.
• Maximize program impact by supporting school staff and administrators’ understanding of the program’s purpose, strategically utilizing tutoring resources and data to supplement other school-based services and sharing data clearly and accurately.

Site Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate positive relationships with partnering sites by serving as an expert in Ampact education programs, clearly communicating the value proposition of Ampact programs using relevant research and data, supporting Internal Coaches and tutors to understand the programs and maximize tutor performance, and effectively implementing program models to maximize positive student outcomes.
• Inspire program advocacy in school leaders by sharing data in accurate, accessible ways that maximize program impact and efficacy.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree and licensure in education, educational psychology, special education or a related field or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience

• 3 years of experience in primary or secondary education, with knowledge of school structures, resource allocation, and staff roles.
• Strong relationship-building, consultation, and conflict resolution skills; able to model, observe, and provide constructive feedback.
• Experience using literacy/numeracy assessments and data-based decision-making models (e.g., MTSS) to guide instruction and interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate adult learners through training, coaching, supervision, and observation.
• High emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse groups.
• Deep commitment to educational equity and supporting all program members and service recipients.

Physical Requirements

Ampact is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations as possible to enable employees to perform the essential functions of their positions.

This position requires the ability to:

• Travel locally and statewide as needed to attend meetings
• Communicate effectively with people/groups in multiple settings within and outside the organization
• Effectively utilize existing and emerging technology to achieve required results
• Transporting of moderately heavy objects up to 25 pounds

Benefits

Ampact offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, HSA, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, Disability, PTO and 401(k).

EEOC

Ampact will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, familial status, military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.