Instructional Coach, Math - NYC Term

Position: Instructional Coach, Math - NYC (Fixed - Term)
Location: New York

About Amplify Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K–12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes.

Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit

Description:

Amplify is seeking Math coaches with a background in teaching, coaching, and/or school leadership to join our professional development team as a fixed term employee for the New York City Department of Education for the  school year.

Essential Responsibilities:

The Instructional Coach will support educators on-site up to four days a week with the fifth day dedicated to planning and preparing to meet the needs of educators. Most weeks will be 40 hour work weeks. The Instructional Coach may be asked to support the Amplify PD team on department-wide initiatives on days that NYC DOE teachers 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  this role, you will collaborate with district/school leadership and the Amplify STEM Professional Development Strategist to determine the strategy, focus, and a coaching approach for different times of year. You will also partner to adjust course, as needed, with an eye toward improving student outcomes.

An outcomes-centered orientation and ability to pivot on short notice are necessary for this role.

The Instructional Coach’s daily responsibilities will be based on the district’s goals and priorities throughout the year. Specific areas of focus may include:

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 In addition to these specific areas of focus in coaching, the instructional coach will also:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Ability to build relationships with leaders at various levels5+ years of 6-8 math teaching experience, leading to demonstrable results for students

Experience in guiding teams of educators through change management processes

Experience supporting HQIM implementation with diverse student populations, including Students with IEPS and English Language Learners in research-based Math practices

Experience supporting HQIM implementation in settings inclusive of students with a wide range of disabilities and needs, including but not limited to ICT, Nest, Self-Contained, and other special class settings

Experience working on collaborative projects with leaders and teachers

Proven efficacy in time management while managing multiple…