Instructional Coach, Humanities

26-27 Instructional Coach, Humanities

Achievement Prep is an award-winning public charter school network dedicated to empowering underserved communities in Southeast Washington, DC. Our mission is to prepare students to excel as high-achieving scholars and leaders, not only in school but also in life.

• All Scholars are Deserving:
  Every scholar receives an equitable, top-tier education
• Love is at the Core:
  We embrace authenticity while setting high expectations
• Exceptional Academic Results:
  Achieved through daily, data-driven, individualized learning
• Platinum Teachers are a Main Ingredient: YOU are the key to excellent outcomes for our scholars
• Families as Partners:
  Together, we do “three-generational work”

• Coach, develop, & manage a team of 6 - 8 teachers daily
• Work closely with the Principal and instructional leadership team to ensure that the core curricula are implemented with fidelity
• Regularly review teacher-created materials for quality; ensure standards alignment, rigor, differentiation, etc.
• Regularly observe instruction and offer immediate and actionable feedback regarding areas of strength and growth
• Instruct teachers on curriculum development protocols and processes
• Support teachers in developing and implementing targeted interventions
• Hold and facilitate weekly one-on-one coaching and development meetings with each teacher

• Collaborate with leadership to plan and lead Summer Institute and ongoing team meetings
• Develop and implement individual professional growth plans for assigned platinum teachers
• Track/monitor teacher responsiveness to feedback as evidenced by implementation of strategies, action plans and weekly goals
• Review and provide feedback on lesson plans and materials for classroom instruction
• Complete formal and informal observations of teacher caseload
• Maintain a culture centered on our ethos and core values of Determination, Respect, Enthusiasm, Accountability, and Mastery

• Support the planning and implementation of weekly professional development aligned with campus goals
• Oversee effective and frequent communication with families from teachers
• Attend and facilitate professional development as needed

• Track scholar and teacher progress to assess the effectiveness of coaching
• Set data-driven academic goals and outcomes for teachers, and monitor progress and adjust as necessary towards the same
• Support teachers in the implementation of ongoing assessment, data collection and data analysis to ensure mastery of standards across the content areas
• Track/monitor teacher responsiveness to feedback as evidenced by implementation of strategies, action plans and weekly goals

• Provide leadership to all staff and scholars in establishing a positive, structured, and achievement-oriented school culture
• Prepare periodic team notes to provide ongoing communication with platinum teachers
• Improve your practice through regular formal and informal observations, weekly coaching sessions, weekly professional development, data-driven reflection, and self-learning.

• Be willing to take on additional responsibilities as necessary to fulfill Achievement Prep’s mission for our scholars
• Manage time, tasks, deadlines and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment and hold others accountable for the same

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 4+ years of experience as a English and/or Humanities teacher of record in a K – 8 setting, preferably in historically underserved communities

• 1+ teacher leadership experience (grade level lead, department chair, mentor teacher, instructional coach…