K-2 Coach (Coach on Special Assignment)

DPSCD Comp; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

DPSCD is seeking Coaches on Special Assignment (COSA) across K-2 grade levels who specialize in Literacy. As a member of School Support Teams, COSAs will work with ILTs to analyze data and develop coaching plans for a caseload of teachers based on findings.

They will support teachers in implementing DPSCD instructional practices and materials. Minimum qualifications include Michigan teaching certificate, a Bachelor's degree with content focus, and at least five years of teaching plus experience

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid Michigan teaching certificate in focus content area and/or grade band of support required
• Bachelor's degree and advanced coursework in content area and/or grade band of support required
• Five or more years successful teaching experience (all Effective or Highly Effective ratings for the most recent five years) required
• Experience facilitating grade/team level/adult professional learning required
• Knowledge of literacy standards and the science of reading
• Knowledge and use of DPSCD aligned instructional practices to help all students develop content knowledge
• Experience utilizing formative, screening, and diagnostic tools to inform instruction
• Proficiency in technology-based instructional tools, such as i-Ready, and Microsoft 365

Responsibilities

• Implement DPSCD's coaching model and four mindsets in instructional coaching
• Develop and maintain relationships with school leaders and staff in ILT meetings
• Work with leaders to define student outcome goals for caseload schools
• Create a collaborative environment with leaders and teachers
• Analyze data to create coaching plans and professional learning paths
• Coach teachers to implement DPSCD materials aligned to the School Improvement Model
• Diagnose coaching needs using data sources including observations and formative assessments
• Develop coaching plans and facilitate coaching cycles with rehearsals, observations, and debriefs
• Utilize district resources and tools to support coaching
• Record and monitor coaching activities and progress in DPSCD systems
• Support Lead Teachers with schoolwide planning and afterschool sessions
• Facilitate district-led professional learning about coaching and content
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Literacy instruction

Data-driven coaching

Professional learning facilitation

Technology tools

Observation/assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Teaching certificate

Advanced coursework in content area

Tools

i-Ready

Microsoft 365

Job description

Location: Office of Curriculum and Instruction

Salary: DFT Salary Schedule +$3,000 stipend

Reports to: Senior Director

Bargaining Unit: Detroit Federation of Teachers

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Travel: Travel within the district may be required.

Annual Schedule: 40 weeks

Telecommuting Eligibilty: School based. Not eligible for telecommuting

In accordance with the Agreement between Detroit Federation of Teachers and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.

Position Summary:

DPSCD is seeking Coaches on Special Assignment (COSA) across the K-2 grade levels who specialize in Literacy. As a member of School Support Teams, COSAs will work in close coordination with school Instructional Leadership Teams to analyze student and school data and develop and implement coaching plans for a specific caseload of teachers based on findings from the data. COSAs will support K-2 classroom teachers in implementing instructional practices aligned with DPSCD's Vision for Excellent Instruction, School Improvement Model, and adopted instructional materials.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a valid Michigan teaching certificate in focus content area and/or grade band of support required
• Bachelor's degree, advanced coursework in content area and/or grade band of support required
• Five or more years successful teaching experience (all Effective or Highly Effective ratings for the most recent five years) required
• Experience facilitating grade/team level/adult professional learning required
• Knowledge of literacy standards and the science of reading
• Knowledge and appropriate use of DPSCD aligned instructional practices to help all students develop content knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Recognition of a variety of assessment purposes and experience utilizing formative, screening, and diagnostic tools to inform instruction
• Proficiency in technology-based instructional tools, such as i-Ready, and organizational tools, including but not limited to Microsoft 365

Essential Functions:

• Implement DPSCD's coaching model according to DPSCD's philosophy for instructional coaching and DPSCD's four mindsets of coaching, listening to learn, extracting expertise, making thinking visible, and replicating to innovate.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with school leaders and teaching staff by participating in school Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) meetings
• Work with school leaders to define student outcome goals for caseload schools
• Create a professional and collaborative environment with school leaders, teachers, and coaching colleagues that includes mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability
• Analyze data to create individualized coaching plans and tailored pathways of professional learning for teachers
• Coach a caseload of classroom teachers to support implementation of DPSCD's instructional materials aligned to the DPSCD's School Improvement Model and Vision for Excellent Instruction:
• Diagnose a teacher's coaching needs using a variety of data sources, including observational data and formative assessment processes
• Develop a coaching plan to address coaching needs
• Facilitate coaching cycles to implement the coaching plan, including planning for and rehearsing priority lessons, observing instruction, and debriefing the observation
• Draw upon aligned district resources, including technological tools, to support teacher coaching
• Record and monitor coaching activities and teacher progress using DPSCD tools and procedures
• Support school-based staff, especially Lead Teachers, with facilitating schoolwide common planning and learning analysis sessions during afterschool professional learning time
• Facilitate district-led professional learning about coaching and content.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Security Clearance:

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method of Application:

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability and/or religion. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at [phone] or detroitk12.org/compliance.

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, transgender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities.