Amana Academy ? Student Achievement Instructional Coach ...

Posted 5/29/2012

Description The Student Achievement Instructional Coach has an impact on student achievement as a result of assisting teachers in the improvement of professional practices. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who possesses classroom teaching experience (consistent with Expeditionary Learning approaches) and strong skill sets in adult education and data analysis. They will be responsible for coaching teachers on how to enhance the use of assessment and classroom data to guide instructional practices that result in student achievement gains while developing student, classroom, and school profiles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of an Amana Student Achievement Coach

• This is an 11-month position.
• Analyze student performance data to determine the professional practices necessary for improved learning.
• Develop a coaching and support plan likely to improve teacher professional practices.
• Present data showing the impact of the support plan on the teacher performance of professional practices.
• Link changes in professional practices to improvements in student learning.
• Work to provide training to teachers on development of quality formative assessments, and facilitates the administration of benchmark assessments in the areas of math, reading, writing, and science.
• Research and provide information and guidance regarding a range of effective and innovative classroom standards-based practices, incorporating coaching sessions, demonstration lessons with pre- and post-discussion/analysis, staff meetings, professional development sessions, and instructional technology where appropriate through various activities such as individual discussions (informal and formal).
• Visit classrooms on a routine basis, providing timely feedback.
• Maintain paperwork consistently, appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Maintain the confidentiality of schools, teachers, and classrooms.
• Coordinate/facilitate instructional material pilots and implementations (including software).
• Develop individual trainings for employees for the purposeof supporting supervisor-directed employee growth plans.
• Facilitate a variety of meetings and activities (e.g. school-site meetings, trainings, team-building activities, etc.) for the purpose of presenting and disseminating necessary information for making decisions and increasing student achievement.
• Meet twice a month with the Administration.
• Instruct, advise, coach, and supervise extracurricular activities as defined by the Administration.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator.
• Maintain meeting logs and evidence of progress toward established team goals.

Qualifications

• Master?s degree, or higher in Education from an accredited institution (Curriculum & Instruction degree/experience preferred).
• Certified teacher with a minimum 5 years? classroom experience (elementary/middle preferred).
• Knowledge of project-based, standards-based educational approaches (Expeditionary Learning context preferred but not required).
• Skilled and trained in computer hardware and software applications and possess the skills to train personnel in computer use.

Student Achievement Coach

• Strong skill set with analyzing assessment data to uncover trends and opportunities.
• Good writing and speaking skills.
• Knowledge of the coaching cycle and ability to successfully coach teachers (experience with staff development implementation preferred).
• Knowledge of the CCGPS, instruction and assessment as they relate to each other and influence student achievement.
• Highly skilled at implementing exemplary educational practices resulting in demonstrated student achievement gains.
• Ability to lead colleagues by utilizing effective communication and leadership skills.
• Other alternatives to the above qualifications as the hiring committee may find appropriate and acceptable.

Annual Salary Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Amana Academy offers a comprehensive benefits package.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume via email to Mr. Ehab Jaleel, Executive Director, at jobs@amanaacademy.org. Include your last name and job title in the subject field. No phone calls, please.

* Available on-line at www.amanaacademy.org

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