Instructional Coach (SY26-27)

Responsibilities

• Provide professional support and technical assistance to teachers and monitor to ensure the full implementation of the instructional focus and expectations.
• Set up effective classroom environments, assist in planning effective lessons, conduct and debrief demonstration classes, co-teach occasional classes, provide in-class coaching, including videotaping and debriefing lessons.
• 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.
• Monitor teacher participation in professional development activities, and the consequent implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies by meeting with principals and other school supervisors.
• Participate in all professional development activities, including weekly meetings focused on implementation coordination, problem-solving, and coaches' professional development, and additional training opportunities provided during the school year and, if possible, during the summer.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in 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.

Qualification

• Preferred: Hold an SEI endorsement or a dual certification in ESL.
• Experience working in an urban setting.
• Special education license, experience, and/or expertise.

Terms

• BTU, Group I, plus additional compensation equal to 5% of the individual's annual base salary.