ELA Content Coach

About the role

MGT is seeking an experienced education professional to provide coaching and leadership as the ELA Content Coach – English Language Learners (ELL) on the MGT School Turnaround team in Cleveland City Schools.

Responsibilities

• Develop understanding of standards and student performance expectations at school sites
• Facilitate development of scaffolded instruction
• Lead analysis of data and use of data to drive targeted instruction in content area
• Model lessons and instructional strategies
• Provide research-based resources to support engaging classroom instruction
• Develop and guide teachers in the development of instructional plans, pacing of lessons and differentiated instruction utilizing effective coaching strategies
• Develop and lead professional development for teachers and staff
• Complete weekly and monthly summaries of work
• Contribute to the continuing development of products and processes to support the work

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field
• ELA/Reading endorsement or specialist degree in English Language Learners
• Strong understanding and proven instructional experience in ELA/Reading subject area in elementary
• Five (5) or more years of professional experience coaching teachers, coaches, or leading adults
• Ability to identify and implement strategies to improve individual and group productivity and content mastery
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to listen, observe, read, speak, write, and interact effectively with others
• Ability to travel 4-5 days a week to client and/or school-sites within Cleveland, Ohio (on-site)

Qualifications

• Experience working with English Language Learners
• Strong understanding of ELA/Reading standards and student performance expectations
• Proven ability to coach and mentor teachers and coaches
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to analyze data and use it to drive targeted instruction
• Knowledge of effective instructional strategies and resources
• Experience developing and leading professional development for teachers and staff

Skills

• Strong understanding of ELA/Reading content and state standards
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to develop and deliver effective coaching and professional development
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off
• 5% 401K matching program
• Equity opportunities
• Incentive and bonus programs
• Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• Flexible spending accounts
• Full-health Benefits

Pay

• Competitive compensation package

Schedule

• Flexible work options