Part Time Instructional Coach SY: Campus

Instructional Coach

Leman Academy of Excellence offers a rigorous, classical education based on the traditions of Western culture where all disciplines are interrelated allowing scholars the ability to think independently and critically. We purpose to partner with supportive parents, pursue excellence, provide a safe and challenging environment, and instill morals and values in order to produce tomorrow's leaders today.

The Instructional Coach serves as a member under the Leman Academy of Excellence Professional Development department. They will work alongside the Site Principal and Director of Curriculum and Instruction in shepherding a group of teachers in areas of academic excellence, effective teaching strategies, classical education, Charlotte Mason techniques, and Dr. Leman's philosophies that are congruent to our mission statement.

Works with Site Principal day-to-day/ Reports directly to Director of Curriculum and Instruction.

Director of Curriculum and Instruction, Site Admin team, and teachers.

Minimum of five years teaching experience with a successful record of positively impacting scholars' learning.

Master's degree in an educational field preferred

Demonstrates leadership skills with teachers and Administration

Must possess excellent instructional delivery techniques and the potential and heart to be trained to coach and conference with teachers in effective instructional techniques and strategies, especially those related to classical education

Must possess the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels within the school district/system

Proven leadership ability promoting collaborative decision making

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Strong commitment to supporting and safeguarding the principles of excellence in education

Possess a working knowledge of pedagogy, instructional methodology, curriculum development, and cognitive coaching

Possess a working knowledge and understanding of Charlotte Mason's educational philosophy and methodology

Possess a working knowledge and understanding of Classical Education's educational philosophy and methodology

Possess a working knowledge of Dr. Kevin Leman's foundational principles

Possess a working knowledge and understanding of Data-Driven Instruction

Experience in curriculum development preferred

Work with Director of Curriculum and Instruction, site Administrators, and assigned teachers to ensure high academic performance outcomes for all scholars

Promote and model excellent qualities in service leadership, educational leadership, symbolic leadership, and cultural leadership

Promote scholar advancement through cognitive coaching conversations with teachers

Work with Director of Curriculum and Instruction to develop, evaluate, and revise the LAE Curriculum Map and assess the effectiveness of the chosen curriculum in the classroom

Bring evidence-based practices into the classroom that align with LAE Mission and Vision

Participate in cognitive coaching trainings

Builds trust with each teacher

Work with Director of Curriculum and Instruction to solve challenges as they arise

Attend monthly Instructional Coaching Meetings

Attend weekly Admin meetings at site

Attend curriculum meetings

Plan, participate, and coordinate Leman University Trainings

Meet monthly with new teachers on specific needs/topics

Conduct weekly classroom observations documenting data in LoTi (non-evaluative)

Post-conference with teachers following classroom observations to provide feedback for the teacher's professional growth and scholar success

Participate in LoTi training

Guide teachers in lesson planning, lesson delivery, assessment techniques, and best classroom practices

Model (co-teach) lessons as needed

Send monthly communications regarding PD schedule

Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, and information to support classroom instruction and planning

Improve scholar and teacher performance in targeted areas

Change in Classical teaching practices that enhance the learning environment and positively impact scholar outcomes.

Leman Academy offers a very competitive benefits package and overall compensation will be commensurate with talent, experience and education.

Leman Academy of Excellence is an Equal Opportunity Employer.