Curriculum Coach

About the Position

We are seeking a Curriculum Coach to assist the School Leader in improving the quality of instruction at the Academy in Detroit, MI.

Responsibilities

• Develop, with the collaboration of the teacher, clear, realistic, and important instructional goals, professional development goals that are standards-based and reflect the individual needs of the teacher.
• Guide, teach, influence, and support teachers in planning and delivering high-quality instruction in the classroom through reflection, collaboration, and shared inquiry.
• Observe teachers and review lesson plans and other teacher-generated documents, and give constructive feedback for improvement.
• Share methods, materials, and other resources through modeling and other best practices to enhance teacher effectiveness.
• Provide meaningful, timely feedback to teachers on ways to improve teaching skills.
• Monitor the implementation of teaching and learning processes in classrooms.
• Research instructional resources that best benefit the individual classroom teacher.
• Employ coaching processes that foster increased autonomy in direction and responsibility.
• Provide guidance with educational programs while incorporating effective processes to achieve desired programmatic goals.
• Impart a repertoire of teaching methods, intervention strategies, and alternative modalities of learning that affect student achievement.
• Facilitate reflective thinking and self-advocacy by being a neutral and active listener.
• Advocate on behalf of the students to ensure quality of education for all and to accomplish the school’s educational goals.
• Promote on behalf of the classroom teacher, with the school administration, suitable professional development.
• Determine the appropriate research-based resources necessary to improve the instructional abilities and skills of the individual teacher.
• Maintain consistent communication with the School Leader to share data, thoughts, and observations and to celebrate successes and troubleshoot program issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Superior teaching skills, as acquired through a current teaching certificate/license, 3-5 years of teaching experience, and demonstrated success in teaching as evidenced by student assessment data and other evidence.
• Ability to effectively share information and skills regarding data, curriculum, instruction, and assessment with school staff using a variety of coaching processes.
• Ability to conduct classroom walkthroughs and observations for the purpose of identifying areas of strengths, weaknesses, and professional development needs of the classroom teacher.
• Ability to create and maintain positive and supportive relationships with the principal and school staff.
• Ability to recognize the need for and knowledge of how to train staff to map and align the curriculum.
• Knowledge of how to disaggregate student data for instructional planning.
• Ability to develop and implement differentiated instructional methods that correspond to specific student needs.
• Knowledge of how to select appropriate instructional practices for various student groups.
• Understanding of how to appropriately use diagnostic tools and formative assessments to determine appropriate instruction. Familiar with a variety of instruments, technology tools, and other resources for assessing and enhancing student performance.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full-time position
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on student achievement

About the Company

LEONA MICHIGAN EDUCATION GROUP is committed to providing high-quality education and fostering an environment where both students and teachers can thrive. We believe in continuous improvement and professional development for all our staff.