Instructional Coach
Company: GEO Indiana Schools
Location: Gary
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Description:Instructional Coach (k-8)Gary, INDescription21st
Century Charter School @ Gary is a school within the GEO Academies
network. All GEO-powered public charter schools are high academic
growth schools and feature a unique K-14 model-full-day
kindergarten through two years of college.We serve over 1350
students and growing. With a graduation rate of 90%+ and a college
and career readiness rating at 88%+, it's no wonder we have the
highest enrollment in Gary.We were the first high school in Indiana
to have a student graduate high school with a 4-year bachelor's
degree. In addition, we are one of the few Indiana schools offering
an early college immersion program that allows our qualifying high
school students an opportunity to take actual college courses earn
real college credits free of charge. We recently received
endorsement by the University of Indianapolis CELL as an Early
College High School.We are committed to providing our students with
instruction that is standards-based and challenging, that meets the
needs of each individual student enrolled. By meeting the academic,
social, and emotional needs of our students, we help to prepare
them for a bright future as we firmly believe that through our
doors walk college graduates.Be a part of a team that has a passion
for closing the achievement gap by providing Greater Education
Opportunities to all students.ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:An
Instructional Coach is required to perform the following duties:---
Be willing to teach up to 3 class periods of core subjects---
Develop an exemplary academic improvement plan based on
research-based strategies that will support student achievement in
the identified areas of need as revealed from a thorough analysis
of student and teacher performance data; provide adequate modeling
and follow-up to ensure proper implementation of strategies---
Participate in the implementation of the teacher support and
development system, including weekly professional learning and data
team meetings--- Observe and provide peer assistance and coaching
toward meeting teacher's Individual Growth Plan goals--- Evaluate
teacher performance using the school's developed Performance
Evaluation process and conduct follow-up teacher conferences---
Communicate teacher performance to the principal, highlighting
teachers in need of coaching due to insufficient performance;
assist the principal in the development of individual growth plans
for teachers that have received poor performance ratings and/or
student growth results--- Continuously analyze results of
assignments, standardized assessments, and other data points in
order to develop targeted interventions to ensure the academic
success of all students--- Provide leadership in facilitating group
processes, including consensus building and conflict resolution---
Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school
administrators--- Attend all required staff meetings--- Participate
in staff development opportunities--- Willing to perform other
duties when asked by supervisor.--- Dress professionally and uphold
all school policiesREPORTS TO/TERM:Principal and Administrative
Team10-month school calendar with 10 additional days during the
summer breakRequirements:QUALIFICATIONS:--- A master's degree or
higher in relevant academic discipline--- Valid Indiana Teaching
License in Elementary or Secondary Education--- At least 5 years of
successful teaching as measured by performance evaluations--- Core
Knowledge Experience--- Experience with Blended Learning---
Excellent communication skills and understanding of how to
facilitate growth--- Student data that illustrates the teacher's
ability to increase student achievement through utilizing specific
instructional interventions--- Strong technical skills,
particularly in integrating tecPId5001deafbd5-25660-34368472
Keywords: GEO Indiana Schools, Berwyn , Instructional Coach, Education / Teaching , Gary, Illinois
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