Mathematics Implementation Coach; Part-Time

The Curriculum & Instruction (C&I) Department works to ensure outstanding instruction in every classroom. Sustainable implementation of high-quality curriculum is the most critical driver of that aim and supports the growth of teachers, administrators, counselors, and librarians at various stages throughout their careers. We aspire to ground our C&I work in a set of shared elements. We start with an understanding of how students learn;

we organize around adult learning principles to support teachers and school leaders; we embed opportunities to modify curriculum materials for specific classroom contexts or student needs; and we organize everything around continuous improvement to get better over time.

New Visions for Public Schools’ Curriculum & Instruction department is seeking to hire part-time coaches to take on the role of Mathematics Implementation Coach , in support of New Visions’ role in the citywide roll-out of NYC Solves. Candidates for this role are experts in IM Implementation, have experience in NYC Public Schools, and have demonstrated expertise in working with teachers to shift instructional practice.

The Mathematics Implementation Coach role involves the following major bodies of work:

• In collaboration with New Visions staff, school staff, and district stakeholders, refine an understanding of Illustrative Mathematics curriculum in relation to school PL and coaching needs
• Work in alignment with district and citywide leaders in NYC Public Schools to support key instructional goals and priorities through HQIM implementation of NYC Solves
• Develop and implement professional learning opportunities – including classroom modeling, side-by-side coaching, mini-professional learning sessions, and data dives that support teachers in using IM;
• Coach teachers and instructional leaders as a way to build school-based instructional capacity;
• Stay informed of shifts in the field (including NY State Standards, Regents, and national standards) and develop materials to inform instructional leaders and teachers about these shifts.

• Professional Learning :
  Facilitate professional learning experiences in alignment with instructional goals and priorities of district and citywide leaders in NYC Public Schools for HQIM implementation. Engage in a shared coaching model to collaborate with school staff to set goals and develop instructional plans, provide school based coaching in support of curriculum implementation; and facilitate regular reflection on progress and challenges.
• Evaluation and Improvement :
  Work with different forms of data relevant to school stakeholders, including surveys, interim assessments, classroom data, student work, and other relevant data to inform instructional decisions. Analyze data to identify trends and report on findings to various stakeholders. Use evaluation findings to make data-driven decisions to inform support.
• Capacity Building and Collaboration :
  Build trust and strong relationships with teachers, school leaders, and district leaders to ensure effective communication and collaboration. Exhibit humility and empathy, recognizing the value of all contributions to the system.

Required:

• Biweekly or weekly virtual, synchronous check-in with supervisor of this project, to ensure clarity, troubleshoot issues, and discuss job functions.
• Documentation of coaching work and submission of coaching hours in alignment with New Visions guidelines.

Recommended:

• Attendance at coaching meetings (on Thursday mornings) to ensure coherence with other coaches on this project.
• Attendance at NYCPS coach meetings (quarterly) to ensure coherence with other coaches in aligned with citywide expectations on this project.

Optional:

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