Instructional Coach [Elementary] (Anticipated Long Term Sub) (SY26-27)

This is an anticipated long-term substitute position expected to start on October 2nd with an end date to be determined. All substitute teachers are hired as per diem substitutes, even when placed in long-term assignments, and begin at the per diem rate of pay.

About the role

Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional Instructional Coach who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an opportunity for teachers who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, teachers and leaders are committed to high expectations for achievement, equal access to high levels of instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing the achievement gap among subgroups within the schools. BPS supports creativity, innovation, and respects the skills and abilities of its teachers.

Reports to: Principal/Head of School

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support and technical assistance to teachers and monitor the full implementation of the instructional focus and expectations.
• Set up effective classroom environments and assist in planning effective lessons.
• Conduct and debrief demonstration classes, co-teach occasional classes, and provide in-class coaching, including videotaping and debriefing lessons.
• Assist in planning school-based professional development during and after school, including workshops, study groups, looking-at-student-work-and-data sessions, and peer observations.
• Assist in the proper implementation of BPS mid- and end-of-year assessments, as well as the analysis and response to results.
• Maintain an up-to-date log of all activities in and out of classrooms, including activities, objectives, teachers worked with, outcomes, next steps, and timelines.
• Monitor individual teacher progress and participation in professional development activities, ensuring implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies.
• Participate in all professional development activities, including weekly meetings focused on implementation coordination, problem-solving, and coaches' professional development.
• Share lead responsibility for selected elements of the instructional focus (e.g., assessment development, data gathering and analysis, professional development regarding selected instructional strategies).
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Principal.

Requirements

• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in an appropriate content area.
• Experience and demonstrated expertise as a teacher of relevant content and/or subjects.
• Demonstrated success working with teachers and administrators as a professional development provider, team leader, and/or facilitator.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hold an SEI endorsement or a dual certification in ESL.
• Experience working in an urban setting.
• Special education license, experience, and/or expertise.
• Fluency in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, or Somali.
• Certification in Moderate Disabilities and/or English as a Second Language (at the appropriate grade level(s)).

BPS values linguistic diversity and believes candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture.