amplify - Instructional Coach, STEM (Amplify Desmos Math) (Fixed-Term)
Requirements
• 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 • 5+ years of K-5 or 6-8 Math teaching experience, leading to demonstrable results for students • Experience working on collaborative projects with leaders and teachers • Experience in guiding teams of educators through change management processes • Experience analyzing data and using it to inform practice • Proven efficacy in time management while managing multiple engagements and competing priorities • Strong oral and written communication skills • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of technology-based productivity tools, mainly Google Applications • Able to travel locally (up to 4 days per week) across the South Western City area to support educators • Knowledge of Amplify Desmos Math or experience teaching or supporting Desmos Math • 10+ years of K-5 or 6-8 teaching and leadership experience, leading to demonstrable results for students • Ability to support educators in a remote learning environment, if needed • Master’s or Advanced Degree in Education • Additional Information: • Location: This position requires that the Instructional Coach, STEM (Math) is permitted to work in the US, have residency in the US, and possess a valid US driver’s license. The specialist must reside in or near South Western City School District (Columbus, OH) and/or be able to travel locally (up to 4 days per week) to support educators across the district The Coach may be asked to deliver sessions throughout the country based on business needs and during school closures or if the contract terminates early. • Travel: Local travel is required and considered an essential job function. Car mileage and related expenses for professional development delivery are reimbursed in accordance with company expense policy.
Responsibilities
• The Instructional Coach, STEM (Math), will support educators on-site up to four days per week with the fifth day dedicated to planning and preparing to meet the needs of educators. The Instructional Coach may be asked to support the Amplify PD team on department-wide initiatives on days that South Western City leaders have off when Amplify is open for business (i.e. 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 districts. • In this role, you will collaborate with district/school leadership and the Amplify STEM Professional Development Strategist assigned to the district/school to determine the strategy, focus, and coaching approach for different times of the year. You will also partner with district/school leadership to adjust course, as needed, with an eye toward improving student outcomes. An outcomes-centered orientation and the ability to pivot based on district priorities and implementation needs are necessary for this role. • Specific areas of focus may include: • Leading observations and providing feedback to teachers and leaders in order to strengthen the implementation of Amplify's Math suite, ultimately leading to stronger student outcomes • Conducting model lessons and co-teaching alongside classroom teachers • Supporting unit or lesson planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers • Leading lesson study cycles for teachers • Providing recommendations to school leadership designed to enhance outcomes and equity of learning for diverse student populations, including students with learning and thinking differences and English Learners • Facilitating PLCs for leaders and/or teachers including supplementary office hour consultations. • Supporting data analysis and instructional planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers and reading leaders • 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 • 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
Benefits
• Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. • Upload your resume here to autofill key application fields. • Drop your resume here! • Parsing your resume. Autofilling key fields... • Please Note: we have set up limits for applications for all roles. The following limit apply to applications for all jobs within this • Candidates may not apply more than 3 times in any 30 day span for any job. • Resumes will be parsed automatically and populate the application. • or drag and drop here • First name and Last name • please enter your number in format (###-###-####)
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