Project,Problem,Place - Coach Job Muskegon area,Michigan USA,Education / Teaching

Position: 3P (Project, Problem, Place - Based) Coach

3P (Project, Problem, and Place-Based) Learning Coach

Classification:
Professional

Reports To:

Director of Instructional Services

Supervises:
Not applicable

General Job Function:

The 3P Learning Coach provides internal and district-level coaching, professional learning, and systems support to advance project, problem, and place-based learning practices across classrooms, schools, and communities.

Terms:

This position is a 200 total paid days position offering full family medical, dental, and vision benefits. Dental, vision, and life insurance are paid by the district at no cost to the employee. Personal business days, holidays and sick time paid. Retirement through the Office of Retirement Services (Pension Plus or Defined Contribution).

Salary Range:

This position is on the School Year Professional Scale, $57679.02- $87765.06 per year on the BA lane. Lanes for BA+20, MA, MA+30, and MA+60 available.

Essential Job Functions:

Coach one-on-one and groups of teachers and administrators in use of the 3P Learning and/or Design Thinking processes.

Serve as a member of the ISD 3P instructional team.

Participate in county and statewide networks and professional learning in 3P learning.

Work with other MAISD staff and teams to support district needs.

Maintain confidential relationships

Coach teachers and administrators to help implement instructional and systems-level plans in grades K-12.

Spend time outside the school day to collaborate with teachers and colleagues

Facilitate ongoing, instruction-specific conversations designed to improve student learning

Support teachers to create and execute clear, logical instructional plans that produce strong results in student learning

Support the integration of technology in effective instruction

Develop and deliver professional learning related to research-based strategies

Create a professional and collaborative environment that is one of mutual respect, teamwork, and accountability

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Ability to work well with people, and maintain productive and positive interpersonal skills

Five or more years teaching experience

Bachelor's degree in related field.

Demonstrated success with using 3P (Project, Problem, and Place-Based) Learning or Design thinking in a classroom setting.

Training in 3P (Project, Problem, and Place-Based) Learning, or Design Thinking Processes

Ability to convene and network with community and business partners.

Ability to use observational data and formative assessment processes to guide professional learning and coaching

Knowledgeable about current research and pedagogical recommendations relevant to the coaching role

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree in education related field

Specialized training focused on research-based and culturally responsive practices

Experience in a coaching role or other type of leadership role focused on adult learning

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of digital tools to facilitate instructional design, collaborative efforts, project management, documentation, and professional learning processes.

Preferred

Competencies:

A MAISD Instructional Employee Skillfully Demonstrates . ..

Understanding the Organization:

Serves as a strategic partner to build, grow and maintain profitable and long-lasting relationships with key stakeholders

Building Collaborative Relationships:

Finds common ground and drives to consensus

Takes a proactive approach to relate, build and maintain rapport with stakeholders

Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and responds in an effective manner

Making Complex Decisions:

Is respected by others for displaying student-focused decisions

Takes a proactive approach as an effective liaison between multiple and diverse stakeholders

Taking Initiative:

Identifies and seizes new opportunities with a student focus

Adapts quickly to changing resource requirements

Being Authentic:

Provides direct and actionable feedback

Shows consistency between words and actions

Being Flexible and Adaptable:

Remains calm and productive in uncertain situations

Takes on the challenge of unfamiliar tasks

Notable

Physical Requirements:

Some light lifting and general mobility may be required.

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Project, Problem, Place - Coach