Humanities Instructional Coach

Jalen Rose Leadership Academy is hiring a Full Time Humanities Instructional Coach.  Must have Administration certification. Preference will be given to candidates whose resumes demonstrate measurable impact and data-driven results.

As an educator with Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, you are considered a guardian to our students (whom we refer to as scholars). You will also build trust and community in your classroom via clear and timely communication with your scholars and families. At JRLA, we have created a model specifically designed to raise achievement for historically underserved scholars. We support your creativity and wholeheartedly encourage a rigorous, personalized, and well-rounded educational experience to meet the unique needs of each scholar in your classroom.

Established in 2011 by NBA Star Jalen Rose and Co-Founder Michael Carter, JRLA is located on the Northwest side of Detroit in the zip code where Jalen grew up. An open enrollment, tuition-free, public charter high school, JRLA provides a leadership-focused education to 420 scholars and nearly 1,000 alumni. The mission is to empower all scholars to develop the strength of character, skills, and knowledge needed to matriculate, be great in, and graduate from college or a postsecondary program so that they have the opportunities to be successful in the competitive world and take care of themselves and the people they love. 

Built around a 9-16 model, JRLA has never wavered in its pursuit to improve the educational landscape for Detroit area youth. After 13 years of operations, JRLA remains steadfast in its commitment to not only get scholars to graduate from high school but for them to graduate from college or a postsecondary program as well – outcomes that are real game changers in urban education. With a 95% high school graduation rate, 100% college and postsecondary acceptance, 90% average daily attendance rate, 20 enrichment offerings, and a leader among open enrollment high schools in Detroit for college matriculation (69% compared to a state average of 64%), JRLA knows the path to college and a successful future.  

Job Summary

The Humanities Instructional Coach supports teachers in strengthening instruction in English Language Arts, social studies, and related humanities disciplines. This position provides instructional coaching, professional development, curriculum support, and data-informed guidance to improve teaching practices and student achievement. The Humanities Instructional Coach collaborates with teachers and school leadership to promote effective, engaging, and standards-aligned instruction.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties

• Coach and support teachers through observation, modeling, feedback, and collaborative planning.

• Provide guidance on effective instructional strategies, classroom practices, and student engagement.

• Support the implementation and alignment of humanities curriculum with state standards and school expectations.

• Analyze student achievement data and assist teachers in using data to inform instruction.

• Model lessons and instructional strategies as appropriate.

• Facilitate professional development, professional learning communities, and teacher training.

• Support teachers with lesson planning, assessment development, differentiation, and intervention strategies.

• Help teachers identify and address student learning needs.

• Collaborate with school leadership to identify instructional priorities and develop improvement strategies.

• Support consistent implementation of curriculum, instructional practices, and assessment expectations across classrooms.

• Stay current with effective practices and resources related to humanities education.

• Maintain appropriate documentation of coaching, professional development, and instructional support.

• Build positive, trusting relationships with teachers and staff while maintaining confidentiality.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Cognitive Demands

• Strong analytical, instructional, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to analyze student achievement data and identify instructional needs.

• Ability to provide constructive, actionable feedback to teachers.

• Ability to communicate complex instructional concepts clearly.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.

• Ability to exercise professional judgment and maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and move throughout the school building for extended periods.

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.

• Ability to occasionally lift or carry instructional materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Ability to travel between classrooms or school locations, as required.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Uphold professional ethics and standards as an educator and a member of the Jaguar family. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Humanities, or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate with an appropriate endorsement in a humanities-related content area required.

• Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience preferred.

• Experience providing instructional coaching, mentoring, or professional development preferred.

• Strong knowledge of effective instructional practices, curriculum development, assessment, and differentiation.

• Experience using student data to inform instruction and support student achievement.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build trusting relationships and provide constructive feedback.

• Proficiency with educational technology and common instructional platforms.

• Commitment to continuous professional growth and improving student outcomes.

• Believe ALL children can and will succeed regardless of their zip code.

Core Competencies should include passion for working with scholars and families in under-served communities, effective verbal and written communication skills, team player with strong interpersonal/influence skills and possess organizational and technology skills.

Company Benefits 

• Health Insurance: Medical, Vision, and Dental Plans

• 5% 401(k) Company Match

• Life, AD&D, STD, and LTD Insurance (100% employer-paid)

• Voluntary Benefits Available

To learn more about Lake Superior Academy, please visit our website at https://lakesuperioracademy.com/

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