ELA Instructional Coach (K-8)

LEARN Charter School Network; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and personal days

Pet Insurance

403B Contribution with matching

Job summary

A public education network in Chicago seeks an ELA Instructional Coach to lead English Language Arts instruction across multiple campuses. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree, teaching certification, and 3-5 years of teaching or instructional coaching experience. Responsibilities include developing ELA programs, conducting professional development sessions, and supporting educators in enhancing student learning. Strong knowledge of the Science of Reading is essential. The position offers comprehensive benefits and an opportunity to make an impact in public education.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of high-level teaching or instructional coach experience.
• Experience using the Science of Reading is required.
• K-8 education teaching/coaching experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and assessment of ELA programs across the network.
• Conduct professional development for educators in ELA best practices.
• Analyze student assessment data to improve teaching efficacy.

Skills

Leadership in ELA instruction

Analysis of assessment data

Support of adult learners

Education

Bachelor's degree and teacher certification (PEL preferred)

Job description

ELA Instructional Coach (K-8)

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high‑performing college preparatory, tuition‑free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 12 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK‑8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C. It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN and our amazing educators have received numerous recognitions for making an impact in public education, including the 2018 Chicago Magazine's Top Elementary Charter Schools and the 2018 Illinois Network of Charter Schools Principal of the Year Award. LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard‑working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.

What You'll Do

The Network English Language Arts Instructional Coach organizes, integrates, and serves as key leaders for LEARN Charter School Network ELA programs of instruction for all students. The primary focus of this role will be to impact the English Language Arts instruction across the Network. The Network English Language Arts Instructional Coach reports to the Managing Director of Academics as a member of the Teaching and Learning Team. You will cover multiple campuses within the network.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead, in conjunction with the Teaching and Learning Team, the development, implementation, refinement, and assessment of all Network ELA programs.
• Lead, in conjunction with Teaching and Learning Team initiatives from the strategic plan and our efforts to close the achievement gap and Covid learning loss.
• Lead professional development for leaders and teachers on embedding best practices in leading ELA instruction, developing strong ELA learning tasks, and increasing teacher confidence in content and pedagogy.
• Assist in the analysis of student assessment data for the purpose of continuous improvement for leaders and teachers.
• Assist leaders and teachers to develop appropriate scaffolding for tier one ELA instruction.
• Assist leaders and teachers to develop appropriate small group systems and interventions.

Management

• Provide recommendations for additional ELA support via curricula or web‑based programs.
• Assist in grant applications and grant reporting.
• Build and manage effective relationships with internal and external partners.
• Maintain a presence in their region of campuses within the network.

What You'll Need

• You have a bachelor’s degree, teacher certification (PEL‑preferred).
• You have a minimum of 3‑5 years of high‑level teaching (AP or above) or instructional coach experience (required).
• Experience using the Science of Reading (required).
• A version of K‑8 education teaching/coaching experience (required).
• You can demonstrate leadership and support of adult learners around improving rigorous English Language Arts instruction.
• Strong preference for candidates who have served as School Leaders and have a Reading/Language Arts endorsement.
• Ability to travel to multiple campuses throughout Chicagoland and North Chicago.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible

Working Conditions And Physical Demands

Majority of work is performed in a general office and school environment. Position required availability for extended hours plus non‑traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also required participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings. Nature of work required an ability to operate standard business office equipment. Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set‑up and maintain work files. Physical demands require the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, walk around the classroom and kneel. In addition, walking up and down stairs several times a day will often be necessary.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history, disability or veteran status).