Education Coaching Specialist: Data-Driven Literacy & Math

careers-ampact; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ampact Education is seeking a Coaching Specialist to advance student literacy and numeracy outcomes by providing expert coaching, on-site support, and data-driven guidance to ensure fidelity to Early Learning Corps, Reading Corps, and Math Corps models.

You will strengthen partnerships with schools, support program implementation, and maximize positive student outcomes through targeted interventions and effective data use.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 supplemental intervention and build a schedule that maximizes students served.
• Review program data regularly to ensure completeness and accuracy, consistent implementation 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, utilizing tutoring resources and data to supplement other school-based services and sharing data clearly.

Skills

Relationship-building

Data-based decision-making

Adult coaching/training

Collaboration with diverse groups

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree and licensure in education or related field

Job description

Ampact Education is seeking a Coaching Specialist to advance student literacy and numeracy outcomes by providing expert coaching, on-site support, and data-driven guidance to ensure fidelity to Early Learning Corps, Reading Corps, and Math Corps models.

You will strengthen partnerships with schools, support program implementation, and maximize positive student outcomes through targeted interventions and effective data use.