Project Based Learning Coach

Full-Time Project Based Learning (PBL) Coach – Perry Township Schools

In Partnership with Magnify Learning. Will be a Magnify Learner Employee. Will NOT be a Perry Township School employee.

Location: Perry Township Schools, Indiana

Position Type: Full-Time Contracted (via Magnify Learning)

Reports To: Perry Township Instructional Leadership & Magnify Learning

Start Date: June 1, 2026

Salary: Commensurate with experience and consulting contract

About The Role

Perry Township Schools (PTS), in collaboration with Magnify Learning, is seeking a dedicated, full-time PBL Coach to lead the next phase of our career-connected, K–12 Project Based Learning and PLTW implementation.

This role is for a visionary educator who can connect real-world relevance, academic rigor, and learner empowerment. As the PBL Coach, you will guide teachers in designing PBL units anchored in literacy, math, and STEM that connect to authentic career experiences that grow from elementary to high school.

Through the vision of career-connected learning, the PBL Coach will ensure that all programs are in alignment, providing students with opportunities to solve real-world problems, work collaboratively, and develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The expansion will include innovative resources such as curriculum materials, AI exploration, and partnerships with local businesses to provide authentic career experiences. When students enter high school, they will have a better understanding of potential career options, which will help guide their choice of high school graduation pathways.

Key Responsibilities

Career-Connected Instructional Coaching

• Coach K–12 educators to design PBL units that align with core content standards (math, literacy, STEM) and integrate with Project Lead the Way (PLTW).
• Ensure all PBL units incorporate real-world problem solving, collaboration, critical thinking, and career awareness.
• Support educators in embedding employability skills (e.g., communication, leadership, adaptability) into daily instruction.
  
  

Cross-Curricular Collaboration

• Partner with math and literacy coaches to promote a unified instructional approach across subjects.
• Help teams design interdisciplinary projects that connect core academics with career exploration and innovation.
  
  

Program Development & Sustainability

• Build educator capacity through modeling, co-teaching, and feedback cycles.
• Lead workshops, PLCs, and collaborative design sessions that foster school-wide PBL culture.
• Support the long-term goal of developing a self-sustaining PBL model in Perry Township post-grant.
  
  

Authentic Learning Experiences

• Facilitate connections with local businesses and community partners to provide learners with authentic career experiences.
• Train teachers to connect their academic standards to real-world learning through community partners.
  
  

Qualifications

Required:

• Indiana teaching license
• 3 years of classroom teaching experience
• Strong grasp of PBL methodology or willingness to be trained via Magnify Learning
  
  

Preferred

• Coaching or instructional leadership experience
• Familiarity with PLTW, AI in education, and workforce readiness skills
• Experience designing interdisciplinary or community-connected learning
  
  

What Winning Looks Like

• Equipping teachers with the skills and strategies necessary to effectively implement PBL in their classrooms.
• Fostering a strong culture of collaboration among educators, students, and the community to enhance the PBL experience.
• Continuously assessing the effectiveness of PBL initiatives and making necessary adjustments to enhance learning experiences.
  
  

Time Commitment & Scope

• 4 days/week at Perry Township Schools: Coaching, co-planning, modeling, and supporting classroom implementation
• 1 day/week with Magnify Learning: Team collaboration, strategy development, and coach professional learning
• Year-round coaching schedule includes summer professional development and district training events