Instructional Coach (Pipeline)

Duties/Responsibilities

• observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher's content area
• supporting teachers in the design of units and lessons for the development of their year-long curriculum
• analyzing data in order to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students' needs
• working with the academic staff (grade-level chairs, assistant principals, principals) in the school to support sharing of best practices
• works with the Teaching & Learning team on the implementation of school-wide assessments
• works collaboratively with campus-based leaders to make instructional decisions based on student performance
• cultivates a standards-based, data and results-oriented culture
• observes teachers and provides specific strategies for improved instructional delivery
• works with teachers and school leadership teams to create and improve aligned curriculum resources
• collaborates with teachers in determining appropriate resources and support for teachers
• supports teachers by providing feedback on lessons and assessments that align with school, and college-readiness standards, and serves as an expert in national trends/best practices in curriculum development and instructional strategy for historically underachieving students
• makes recommendations on best practices for supporting curriculum alignment across all grade levels within the specified content area for all grade levels
• serves as a teacher coach by providing expert advice on improving and enhancing individual lessons and units based on ongoing analysis
• attends/leads coaching meetings and professional development training
• attends NU Leader Training
• other duties as assigned, including covering ancillary duties or subbing for classroom instruction

Qualifications

• Strongly committed to the mission of KIPP and investment in our vision of being an equitable and anti-racist organization
• Passionate commitment to improve the minds, characters, and lives of students both in and out of school
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and a desire to continually improve through feedback
• Thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented, mission-driven culture
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule outside of regular business hours
• Able to create and work within an inclusive environment that honors and supports a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives
• Must be willing and able to take a Criminal History Background Check