Instructional Coach

ACCEL Schools; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCEL Schools seeks an experienced Instructional Coach for their Academy with Community Partners in Mesa, AZ. This role involves providing professional development for staff, assessing teaching needs, and supporting instructional practices to enhance student achievement. Candidates should possess an active teaching certification, a minimum of five years of teaching experience, and a proven track record of improving student performance.

Benefits

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Voluntary short-term disability insurance

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years' experience as a successful teacher.
• Two years' experience in an instructional coaching role preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional development and instructional coaching.
• Analyze student data to identify teaching needs.
• Co-teach and model effective instructional strategies.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Instructional Strategies

Education

Active professional teacher certification

Administrator certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Tools

Data Collection Tools

Job description

ACCEL Schools is seeking is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Instructional Coachat Academy with Community Partners (ACP) in Mesa, AZdedicated to providing a superior education for all students. We are seeking leaders who are excited to create a rigorous and nurturing environment that prioritizes student engagement and achievement.

About the Opportunity

• Participation and/or delivery in all required professional development. The Instructional Coach is charged with acquiring the knowledge, skills, technology skills, and instructional strategies to effectively impact the instructional practices of the teachers that are coached. He/she must remain knowledgeable about current and past research in the specific content area and other pedagogies relevant to the coaching
• Identification of the school teaching and learning needs, barriers and weaknesses by analyzing student data, and organizing and implementing problem-solving actions with teachers (in teams and individually) to refine their knowledge and skills.
• Monitor instructional effectiveness and student progress using tools and strategies gained through professional development
• Assistance in collaborative development of district-wide diagnostic and benchmark
• Provide continuous and targeted professional development for the teachers and staff that directly supports the school curriculum and instruction that ensures continuous student achievement of the school’s academic standards
• Co-teach and model instructional strategies and teaching practices for teachers
• Conduct walk throughs and observations of teachers and provide feedback
• Support teachers in using formative assessment data to support instruction and scaffold teaching for different instructional levels
• Support teachers in developing curriculum maps and lesson plans to maximize learning opportunities
• Support classroom interventions through the MTSS process
• Performance of additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned
• Performing other duties as assigned

About You

• Active professional teacher certification; administrator certification preferred
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a successful teacher
• Two years’ experience as an Instructional Coach, Teacher Leader, or other related position strongly preferred
• Track record of building positive working relationships with multiple stakeholders including staff members, students, parents, Board members, and authorizers
• Demonstrated results in increasing student achievement on relevant state test measures
• Knowledge of State Standards and Common Core Standards
• Experience using multiple sources of data collection including standardized tests, portfolios, observations, conferences and grades to assess student performance and to plan instruction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills that reflect professionalism and tact at all times
• Computer literacy and proficiency
• High proficiency with using excel and other Microsoft office tools
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
• Experience in an urban and/or school turnaround setting is a plus
• Ability to work well under pressure as well as effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistently
• Understanding of and ability to manage confidential information
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills

About Us

“We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances.” – Ron Packard, CEO & Founder

ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve. Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorizers, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

Life benefits – time & peace of mind

Paid time off

Retirement contributions

Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)

Voluntary short-term disability insurance

Voluntary long-term disability insurance

Career benefits – keep growing

Career advancement opportunities throughout Pansophic Learning and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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