SY26-27 Anticipated (STEM Coach)

Responsibilities

• Develop a coaching framework for the Network that focuses to improve instruction and learning across the Network in all content areas
• Collaborate with school administration, teacher leaders, and teachers to support high quality instruction throughout the school
• Coach teachers in effective instructional practices through modeling, coaching, mentoring and co-teaching
• Partner with school’s Instructional Leadership Team, Literacy Team and administration to assist in the implementation of the school-wide plan to improve instruction and learning
• Identify Professional Development needs for teachers and teacher teams. Provide in-service training and follow-up coaching to assist classroom teachers in the use of instructional strategies
• Research and prepare materials for professional development
• Establish a relationship of trust and confidentiality with the teachers
• Work with teachers individually, in Teacher Collaborative Teams (Course Teams) and/or within Departments, providing support on a full range of instructional strategies
• Observe and provide feedback to teachers on instructional strategies
• Aid classroom teachers with the planning, sequencing and scaffolding of instruction
• Aid classroom teachers with the analysis of school-level and classroom level formal (Interim) and informal assessment data
• Assist classroom teachers with the analysis of student work
• Work with IDS coaches (where available) to collaborate and strengthen areas of concern within the delivery of the curriculum
• Assist the IDS coaches with improving the quality of instruction in the delivery of the curriculum
• Any other duties assigned by the Network Chief

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Valid ISBE Teaching Certificate
• Coaching experience and/or training
• Curriculum planning aligned to College Readiness Standards
• Protocols Coarse-team Collaboration
• Data analysis
• Re-teaching strategies using differentiated instruction with whole class, small group and individuals
• Facilitation of Professional development
• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
• Articulate a vision, set high standards, and effectively guide schools and principals in the realization of expectations set
• Expertise in leadership development and instructional leadership
• Build capacity of content area teams and develop meaningful and high impact professional communities for teachers and school leaders
• Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)
• Demonstrate high levels of instructional expertise, integrity, honesty, credibility, and the courage to make difficult yet necessary decisions
• Effective strategic planning capabilities, including the ability to establish long-term vision and goals, and align/manage activities toward goal fulfillment
• Strong leadership and team building skills, e.g. ability to develop high performing teams united around a clear vision for serving schools and achieving student success
• Knowledge of operations, budget/finance, management and organizational development
• Build collaborative relationships with a variety of constituent groups, including external partners, to ensure the entire system operates in the most effective manner possible to support schools and principals
• Define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
• CPS Is Committed To Providing Comprehensive Health Coverage To Our Employees And Their Eligible Dependents. You'll Have Access To a Variety Of Choices To Best Fit Your Needs
• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program
• Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
• We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
• CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Days
• Parental Leaves
• Short-Term Disability
• Religious Holidays
• Leaves