Instructional Coach - Math

Math Instructional Coach

ACCEL Schools is hiring a highly qualified Math Instructional Coach at Barber Preparatory Academy in Highland Park, MI. Be part of the difference at Barber Preparatory Academy! Barber Preparatory Academy is a public charter school providing PK-8th grade students with a well-rounded education including community service learning and competitive sports. Celebrating over 10 years of service to the Highland Park community, the school is known for its welcoming staff and faculty.

Barber Prep is part of ACCEL Schools, an established network of public charter schools serving K-12 students throughout the United States since 2014.

About the Opportunity:

• Leading classroom observations and providing feedback to teachers and leaders
• Conducting model lessons and co-teaching alongside classroom teachers
• Providing office hours for leaders and teachers
• Supporting unit or lesson planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers
• Leading lesson study cycles for teachers
• 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
• Providing recommendations to educators designed to enhance equity of learning for diverse student populations including Students with Learning & Thinking Differences and English Learners
• 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 school-wide professional development sessions, as needed, for leaders and teachers

About You:

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate in good standing with mathematics endorsement
• Master's degree in Education, Mathematics, Curriculum & Instruction, Educational Leadership, or a Bachelor's degree in Education, Mathematics, or a degree in a closely related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of successful classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrated record of improving student achievement in mathematics
• Knowledge of Michigan Mathematics Standards and current instructional best practices
• Experience implementing a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and using screening, formative, and diagnostic assessments to drive instruction
• Experience analyzing student achievement data and developing instructional action plans
• Previous experience as an instructional coach, department chair, mentor teacher, teacher leader, training or certification in instructional coaching
• Experience leading sustained coaching engagements and professional development for educators in K-5 or 6-8
• Experience facilitating professional development for educators
• Knowledge of intervention programs and evidence-based mathematics instructional strategies
• Experience with PLC facilitation and collaborative data meetings

About Us:

We believe that every child should be able to be anything they want in life, regardless of their birthplace and circumstances. ACCEL Schools is a network of 80+ high-performing, public charter schools serving PK-12 students. We proudly advocate for school choice and work to address educational inequities throughout the United States. Our schools are inclusive and widely differ to reflect the unique values of the many urban, suburban, and rural communities we serve.

Our brick-and-mortar, virtual, and hybrid schools specialize in closing educational gaps and offer innovative models such as career-technical education, sports training, bilingual programming, and more. We have been recognized and praised by legislators, authorize rs, and researchers for providing exceptional education options to students in historically under-resourced communities.

We offer the following benefits:

• Life benefits time & peace of mind
• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Health benefits stay well & thrive
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career benefits keep growing
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

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