Instructional Coach

The Role:

The Instructional Coach works closely with the Head of School
- Academics and the Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) to (1) establish and maintain a fiercely positive, warm/strict school culture, (2) develop and monitor a college preparatory curriculum for their designated grade-levels, including the assessments and scope and sequence, and (3) coach teachers in classrooms to be transformational leaders for 100% of their students.

Background on the Organization:

Circle City Schools is a small network of schools in Indianapolis, Indiana composed of ACE Prep (K-6) and Circle City Prep (K-8). Both campuses are committed to high expectations paired with high levels of support. We hold a deep belief that all scholars have immense potential and unique strengths. ACE Prep, serving grades K-6 in the Greater Broad Ripple area, was founded in 2016 and boasts a 90%+ IREAD pass rate in SY24 and SY25.

While focused on academic rigor, ACE totes a small school environment where each child is seen and cared for. Circle City Prep, serving K-8 scholars on the Far Eastside of Indianapolis, was founded in 2017 and serves 90%+ low-income and 30%+ multilingual learners. For the last four years, Circle City Prep has been the highest performing public school in its community and focuses on a well rounded school experience.

Job Responsibilities:

As an Instructional Coach, you will:

* Coach and manage Lead and Associate Teachers to ensure 100% of Scholars are achieving their individualized academic growth goals.

* Work closely with outside partners and organizations to support teachers in growing as well as refine our curriculum and instruction.

* Execute weekly data meetings and "looking at student work" protocols with grade-level teams that leads to highly responsive instruction that brings 100% of scholars to mastery of 100% of grade-level standards.

* Create, develop and coach on instructional best practices that lead to dramatic results for scholars through real-time coaching, weekly 1:1s, model teaching, and small and large group professional development sessions.

* Design and execute full-school, practice-based professional development.

* Lead a professional, collegial team that leads to high teacher satisfaction and retention of 80% of staff year to year.

* Communicate directly with Scholar's parents concerning academic progress.

* Support ACE Prep Student Supports Team in maintaining a safe, consistent, and joyful classroom and full-school learning environment.

* Participate in weekly manager check-ins, Instructional Leadership Team meetings, before and after-school duties, and school-wide meetings and functions.

* Participate in other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

To be considered as an Instructional Coach, you must have:

* Bachelor's degree is required;
Master's degree is preferred

* Minimum of three years teaching experience with a track record of game-changing academic results

* High-Ability Credentialing, preferred

* Experience leading teams or coaching individuals towards common goal

* Experience using Amplify, Heggerty, UFLI, Science of Reading, LEAP is preferred

* Fiercely positive, team player, and relentless about growing as a leader and coach

* Valid Indiana State certification or proof of reciprocal licensure in a different state is preferred.

* Belief in and alignment with ACE Prep's core values and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

* Willingness to work occasional weekends and evenings, required

* Pass criminal background check, as required by law

Provided Benefits:

* Health Insurance (Includes Vision & Dental)

* Short and Long-Term Disability

* Automatic Employer Retirement Contribution

* Employee Assistance Program Benefits

* Provided technology

* CPR class