Instructional Coach: Data-Driven & PLC Leader

Charter One works with schools across the country to provide all-inclusive education management services. At Charter One we pride ourselves on our thorough knowledge of charter school operations, academics, finance, human resources, information technology, marketing, and more. We handle the day-to-day work so that client school boards can focus on governance and policy issues to be sure that the vision and mission of the school are being carried out properly.

Wake Preparatory Academy is now accepting applications for an Instructional Coach for the school year. Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check.

Under the direction of the School Director and Charter One Academic Department, the role of the Instructional Coach is to provide systematic, explicit coaching support to teachers and PLCs to promote increased student achievement. The Instructional Coach will adhere to a coaching cycle which will include conferencing, data collection and specific feedback. The Instructional Coach’s role is not evaluative, but rather assists in formative development of teacher growth in alignment with the school goals.

The Instructional Coach is expected to be flexible and willing to frequently model lessons in classrooms or on rare occasions cover classrooms for teachers who may be absent.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Instructional Coaching

• Provide weekly instructional coaching for a portfolio of 2-4 teachers in three-week cycles as determined by the school Director and Assistant Director.
• Check weekly lesson plans and/or materials and provide feedback.
• Observe teachers for approximately 20-40 minutes and provide observational feedback that results in targeted and actionable steps.
• Plan and execute Data Meetings to target explicit gaps and build capacity in teachers to provide intervention.
• Engage in coaching conversations with teachers to discuss data, classroom management, instructional planning, and lesson execution.
• Collaborate with school administration to determine teachers who need a plan for lesson preparedness, intervention and/or live/model coaching and/or organizational support, set short-term goals, and execute plans.
• Provide monthly news to the profession meetings as directed by school leadership.
• Other duties as assigned.

State Responsibilities

• North Carolina Beginning Teacher Responsibilities:
  Peer Observations

PLC Support

• Lead weekly PLCs throughout the year aligned to areas of need.
• Provide collaboration and attendance in grade-level and school wide events.
• Provide high visibility, modeling and support during critical times of the day.
• Participate in implementation of school-wide curriculum.
• Analyze student data and trends with school administrators to provide feedback for intervention as directed by school leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid NC Teaching Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Pass applicable background check
• Submit fingerprints through the NCSBI
• 3-5 years' experience as a classroom teacher with evidence of student data as proof of effectiveness

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3-5 years’ experience as Instructional Coach in K-12 environment

If you have any questions about this position, please send an email to wpa-jobs