Description

Leona Group Schools are a group of schools ranging from Preschool to High School uniquely designed for their communities. Schools meet each child where they are, responding to their unique circumstances and addressing their academic, social, and emotional needs. Our schools are more than teams of effective educators we are mentors, advisors, and caring adults for our students, guiding them to take control of their learning and lives. Our schools are focused on creating meaningful relationships with families and collaborating with community-based organizations, providing opportunities and resources that increase our students' safety, stability, and success. Are you a passionate educator ready to find your place on our dedicated team?

Join our team of educators at one of our unique campuses across Arizona and decide where you will make a difference!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prioritize classroom visits in order to support the teachers and assist with their retention.
• Support teachers in the daily implementation of all curriculum and instructional related elements.
• Ability to create and maintain positive and supportive relationships with the School Leader and school staff.
• Conduct classroom walkthroughs and observations for the purpose of support, identifying areas of strengths, weaknesses and professional development needs of the classroom teacher. Provide feedback.
• Implement and support the IAP goals quarterly as part of the coachs growth.
• Select appropriate instructional practices for various student groups to support all teachers.
• Clear understanding of how to appropriately use diagnostic tools and formative assessments to determine appropriate instruction.
• Familiar with a variety of instruments, technology tools and other resources for assessing and enhancing student performance
• Will recognize the need for and knowledge of how to train staff to map and align the curriculum.
• Ensure alignment between the locally implemented written curriculum and the state frameworks.
• Disaggregate student data for instructional planning and professional development.
• Ensure alignment between the written, implemented, and assessed curriculum; as aid in the development of pacing guides.
• Ensure the development of weekly lesson plans; mentor teachers in the development and implementation of those lesson plans.
• Meet with teachers on a weekly basis during PLC.
• Assist teachers in using data to design student instruction and assessment.
• Actively attend and participate in all scheduled curriculum coach meetings and related best practices activities/opportunities, and to share the acquired knowledge through formal and informal professional development opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

• Bachelors degree or higher from an accredited institution
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of school, district and state
• Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
• Relevant teaching experience
• Knowledge of relevant technology
• IVP Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, odors, chemicals, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, workspace restrictions, and intense noises.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

The Leona Group is an equal opportunity employer with a continuing policy to ensure that fair and equal employment opportunities are extended to all persons without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.