Instructional Coach

ACCEL Schools is seeking is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Instructional Coach at Academy with Community Partners (ACP) in Mesa, AZ dedicated 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

• Bachelor's degree in education, Master's preferred
• 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
• Attention to detail
• 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)

• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations

Health benefits – stay well & thrive

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

• 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

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is our policy to abide by all federal, state and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person's race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental and/or intellectual disability, age, military status, veteran status (including protected veterans), marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, familial status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.

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