Math Instructional Coach; SY

Math Instructional Coach

Founded in 2014, Jefferson RISE is a tuition-free public charter school serving nearly 800 students in grades 6-12 in Harvey, Louisiana. At Jefferson RISE, we believe every student deserves a real path forward. Whether that means a four-year university, a skilled trade, the military, entrepreneurship, or something else entirely, our job is to make sure every student graduates prepared and ready.

We get there through rigorous academics, strong relationships, consistent accountability, and a genuine commitment to each student's individual success.

Our student body reflects the diversity of the Westbank:

• We have a diverse population of students based on race and ethnicity: 61% Black/African American, 16% Hispanic, 14% Middle Eastern, 6% White (Non-Middle Eastern), 2% Asian, 1% Other.
• 87% qualify as economically disadvantaged.
• 13% Students with Disabilities.
• 4% English Learners.

Recent Achievements:

• Top Gains Award
  - Louisiana Department of Education (2023-24 SY)
• Average graduation rate of 98% since our first graduating class in 2022
• #6 for SPS Growth in Louisiana
  - High School: B rating, Middle School: C rating (2022-23 SY)
• Continued SPS growth: 72.5 in 2023-24 and 73.9 in 2024-25

Position Summary

The Math Instructional Coach is responsible for improving student achievement by developing highly effective Math teachers. Reporting to the Director of Curriculum and Instruction and/or Executive Director, the Math Instructional Coach serves as the primary instructional leader for Math, supervising and developing approximately 6-8 teachers while also teaching students for approximately 50% of the school day.

Instructional Coaches use student work, assessment data, classroom observations, and teacher practice to drive continuous improvement. Through weekly coaching meetings, PLC facilitation, classroom observations, professional development, and instructional planning, they help teachers strengthen instruction and improve student outcomes.

Successful coaches are exceptional educators who can build strong relationships while providing candid feedback, hold themselves and others accountable for results, and use evidence to drive decision-making.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teacher Coaching and Development
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate approximately 6-8 Math teachers
• Conduct weekly one-on-one coaching meetings with direct reports
• Observe classrooms regularly and provide actionable feedback aligned to the school's instructional rubric and NIET evaluation framework
• Complete formal observations and evaluations in accordance with school timelines
• Develop individualized growth plans for teachers
• Support teachers in implementing feedback and measuring impact
• Serve as a model educator and demonstrate effective instructional practices
• Support retention and development of high-performing teachers
• Professional Learning and PLC Leadership
• Plan and facilitate weekly Math PLC meetings
• Lead analysis of student work, assessment results, and instructional practices
• Develop action plans to address student learning gaps
• Design and facilitate professional development throughout the school year
• Collaborate with other members of the Instructional Leadership Team to plan and deliver school wide professional learning
• Lead summer professional development planning and facilitation
• Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
• Ensure high-quality implementation of the school's Tier 1 Math curriculum
• Support teachers in lesson internalization, lesson planning, and assessment design
• Analyze student achievement data and instructional trends
• Support intervention planning for students who are not yet meeting grade-level expectations
• Monitor curriculum implementation and instructional quality across classrooms
• Stay current on instructional research and best practices in literacy and Math instruction
• Teaching Responsibilities
• Teach Math courses for approximately 50% of the instructional day (2 HS blocks or equivalent.)
• Maintain exemplary classroom results and instructional practices
• Use classroom experience to model effective instruction and maintain credibility as an instructional leader
• Demonstrate strong student achievement and high-quality student work outcomes
• Lea…