Instructional Coach, Math (Fixed - Term)

About the role

Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K–12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents.

Responsibilities

• Support educators on-site up to four days a week with the fifth day dedicated to planning and preparing to meet the needs of educators.
• Most weeks will be 40 hour work weeks.
• The Instructional Coach may be asked to support the Amplify PD team on department-wide initiatives on days that educators have off when Amplify is open for business (teacher work days, holidays, winter and summer breaks, school cancellations, etc.).
• This support will vary but may include designing and/or delivering PD through the summer to other districts.
• Collaborate with district/school leadership and the Amplify STEM Professional Development Strategist to determine the strategy, focus, and a coaching approach for different times of year.
• Partner to adjust course, as needed, with an eye toward improving student outcomes.
• Lead classroom observations and provide feedback to teachers and leaders.
• Conduct model lessons and co-teach alongside classroom teachers.
• Provide office hours for leaders and teachers.
• Support unit or lesson planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers.
• Lead lesson study cycles for teachers.
• Analyze student work and formative assessment data to support instructional decision-making and responsiveness to learner outcomes.
• Cultivate model classrooms as a means of elevating and replicating best practices for planning and instruction.
• Provide recommendations to educators designed to enhance equity of learning for diverse student populations including Students with Learning & Thinking Differences and English Learners.
• Proactively seek out feedback and adapt practice based upon the feedback and what is leading to improved student outcomes.
• Create or customize professional development experiences, as needed.
• Facilitate district-wide professional development sessions (in person and remote), as needed, for leaders and teachers.

Qualifications

• Passionate about math and deep knowledge of problem based learning.
• Experience leading sustained coaching engagements and professional development for educators in K-5 or 6-8.
• Ability to build relationships with leaders at various levels.
• 5+ years of 6-8 math teaching experience, leading to demonstrable results for students.
• Experience in guiding teams of educators through change management processes.
• Experience supporting HQIM implementation with diverse student populations, including Students with IEPS and English Language Learners in research-based Math practices.
• Experience supporting HQIM implementation in settings inclusive of students with a wide range of disabilities and needs, including but not limited to ICT, Nest, Self-Contained, and other special class settings.
• Experience working on collaborative projects with leaders and teachers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology based productivity tools, mainly Google Applications.
• Must reside in or near Montgomery County, MD and be able to travel locally (up to 4 days per week) to support educators across the district.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of Maryland’s Mathematics Standards.
• Experience teaching or supporting Desmos Math.
• Knowledge of Amplify Desmos Math.
• Experience analyzing data and using it to inform practice.
• Ability to support teachers in a remote learning environment, if needed.
• Fluency in Spanish (including speaking, reading, and writing).
• Master’s or Advanced Degree in Education.