Instructional Coach, STEM ( Desmos Math

Job Description

Amplify is seeking an Instructional Coach for STEM (Math) with a background in teaching, coaching, and/or school leadership to join our Professional Development (PD) team as a fixed-term employee for South Western City School District for the  school year.

The Instructional Coach, STEM (Math), will support educators on-site up to four days per week with the fifth day dedicated to planning and preparing to meet the needs of educators. The Instructional Coach may also support the Amplify PD team on department-wide initiatives on days that South Western City leaders 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.

In this role, you will collaborate with district/school leadership and the Amplify STEM Professional Development Strategist assigned to the district/school to determine the strategy, focus, and coaching approach for different times of the year. You will also partner with district/school leadership to adjust course, as needed, with an eye toward improving student outcomes. An outcomes-centered orientation and the ability to pivot based on district priorities and implementation needs are necessary for this role.

The Instructional Coach’s daily responsibilities will be determined along with their manager, based on the district’s goals and priorities throughout the year.

• Leading observations and providing feedback to teachers and leaders in order to strengthen the implementation of Amplify’s Math suite, ultimately leading to stronger student outcomes
• Conducting model lessons and co‑teaching alongside classroom teachers
• Supporting unit or lesson planning with grade‑level teams and/or individual teachers
• Leading lesson study cycles for teachers
• Providing recommendations to school leadership designed to enhance outcomes and equity of learning for diverse student populations, including students with learning and thinking differences and English learners
• Facilitating PLCs for leaders and/or teachers including supplementary office hour consultations
• Supporting data analysis and instructional planning with grade‑level teams and/or individual teachers and reading leaders
• Analyzing student work and formative assessment data to support instructional decision‑making and responsiveness to learner outcomes
• Cultivating model classrooms as a means of elevating and replicating best practices for planning and instruction

• 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

• 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
• 5+ years of K-5 or 6-8 Math teaching experience, leading to demonstrable results for students
• Experience working on collaborative projects with leaders and teachers
• Experience in guiding teams of educators through change management processes
• Experience analyzing data and using it to inform practice
• Proven efficacy in time management while managing multiple engagements and competing priorities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology‑based productivity tools, mainly Google Applications
• Able to travel locally (up to 4 days per week) across the South Western City area to support educators

• Knowledge of Amplify Desmos Math or experience teaching or supporting Desmos Math
• 10+ years of K-5 or 6-8 teaching and leadership experience, leading to demonstrable results for students
• Ability to support educators in a remote learning environment, if needed
• Master’s or Advanced Degree in Education

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