Role Summary

Voices Academies’ Instructional Coach will be an inspiring leader and motivating educator who can work independently. Reporting to the Principal, the Instructional Coach serves as part of the school’s leadership team, providing job-embedded and ongoing professional development for teachers, and staff. The ideal candidate will have an unwavering commitment to accelerate students academic achievements while assessing and coaching Teachers and Associate Teachers. They will provide professional development and guidance for teachers to improve their content knowledge and effective delivery of instructional strategies to build the capacity of the school and its teachers to enhance instructional practices.

Key Responsibilities

Instructional Coach:

• Implement Voices professional development program and best practices
• Provides on-site staff development to ensure that teachers are knowledgeable about program components and understand the instructional design of how the instructional program meets the standards
• Conducts demonstration lessons, in-class real-time coaching, classroom walkthroughs, observations and coaching sessions, and co-planning to ensure that all teachers have been trained to an advanced level of delivery and are using the instructional materials as designed
• Provides support through reflective coaching through paraphrasing, guiding questions, and 6 Steps to Effective Feedback
• Skilled in facilitating difficult conversations and providing feedback that address root causes which may interfere with teachers effectiveness
• Assists teachers in building and implementing an interactive classroom environment focused on the content and learning strategies embedded in the program in order to maximize student engagement
• Support teachers in preparation and pacing for instruction and developing lesson plans and curriculum as needed
• Schedule and keep track of observations and coaching sessions through an observation log
• Monitor instructional effectiveness and student progress using tools and strategies gained through professional development
• Participate and/or lead collaborative grade level data meetings to assist in or model the analysis and utilization of assessment data to correct instruction and improve student achievement
• Serves as a knowledgeable resource in identifying appropriate research-based instructional strategies and interventions to improve student achievement for all students, including English learners, students enrolled in Special Education programs, and students with diverse learning needs
• Analyze student needs and provide strategies for differentiated instruction

Professional Activities:

• Assist grade level teams and individuals in setting goals for improved instruction
• Design (individually or in collaboration with others) high quality professional development for teachers/school staff
• Identify 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
• Establish and maintain cooperative and supportive relationships with teachers
• Maintain communication with supervisor and site administration through a weekly schedule/log of activities
• Trains site staff in the implantation of network-wide diagnostic, benchmark, and interim assessments
• Attend trainings, professional development meetings and participates on the school’s Leadership Team
• Performs other instructional and non-instructional duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Voices Academies Instructional Coach candidates will have the following

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• CA Multiple Subject Clear Credential with BCLAD or CLAD or equivalent from other state
• Demonstrated passion for the mission, vision and values of Voices Academies with a deep commitment to improving the lives of students from low-income communities
• Minimum 3 years of classroom experience, proven track record of results, exemplary references and classroom evaluations
• Focus on Data-Driven Results: Relentlessly pursues the improvement of school leadership, instruction, and operations, and is driven by a desire to produce quantifiable student achievement gains
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Ability to work well within a team environment; working efficiently, and exercising excellent judgment in making decisions
• Outstanding written, speaking, and organizational skills with experience interacting with a broad range of stakeholders
• Commitment to accelerated educational progress of children
• Experience or commitment to public education, social justice, efficacy and equity
• Works well in a high pressure environment

Personal and Professional – Finally, the ideal candidate will hold the following personal and professional competencies:

• Leadership – Couple strong management with excellent interpersonal skills in leading an organization in one’s functional domain
• Relationship – Develop relational trust across constituencies, by maintaining a positive attitude with students, parents and staff, while also maintaining confidentiality
• Organization – Be intensely execution-oriented and frighteningly organized, allowing one to work in a fast paced, but sometimes unpredictable, environment
• Perspective – Combine maturity, humility, a strong work ethic, a sense of humor, and a roll-up-my sleeves attitude to celebrate successes as well as navigate times of ambiguity and high levels of stress
• Professionalism – See oneself as an ambassador of the school, presenting oneself both positively and professionally at all times and with all constituents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience working with low-income communities preferred
• Prior coaching/mentoring experience
• Can work independently, have flexibility, and demonstrated success in building a dual-immersion curriculum
• Understanding of dual immersion instructional practices and school design and the unique characteristics of public charter schools is a plus
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Google Apps

Working Conditions:

• Regular requirement to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional evening and or weekend work
• Occasional travel
• Willingness to be trained as needed

Prior to Employment: Once an offer has been extended, a candidate must meet the following criteria to receive a final agreement:

• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Clear criminal background check
• Valid TB clearance

Key Compensation:

• Highly competitive salary: $75,000 - $88,500
• Medical benefits
• Exceptional growth opportunities
• Retirement plan

Employment:

• Reports directly to Principal
• Permanent Salaried, Exempt Position
• Position follows 12- Month Calendar
• At-Will Agreement

If you have any questions about this position, please contact our hiring team by email at .

Voices College-Bound Language Academies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Voices to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, citizenship status, medical condition, or any other legally protected status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $88,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• San Jose, CA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• San Jose, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person