Instructional Coach Reading

$55,000 - $80,000/Yr

Michigan Association Of School Boards - Oakland charter Township, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Oakland charter Township, MI

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Instructional Reading Coach at New Paradigm For Education (NPFE) is responsible for supporting teachers and instructional staff in implementing high-quality reading curriculum and instructional practices. This role focuses on building teacher capacity to drive student achievement growth, particularly in reading, and aims to close achievement gaps through effective coaching and professional development. The coach will work closely with teachers, providing real-time support and facilitating targeted professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide teachers and other staff with the instructional leadership necessary to develop proficiency and success in implementation of core curriculum.
• Coach and develop teachers on lesson planning, classroom management, instructional practices, and the effective use of data to guide instruction, providing real-time instructional support in the classroom whenever possible.
• Design and host targeted professional development opportunities for teachers and other instructional staff.
• Conduct regular curricular pedagogy meetings with specific goals and full participation by all teachers.
• Support classroom teachers and classroom instruction through co-teaching, modeling, and real-time coaching as needed.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and site visits to observe successful implementation of curriculum and supplemental programs and bring those learnings to the school site.
• Review student achievement data and make recommendations or adjustments, refer students for case discussion, etc.
• Coordinate assessments by organizing, distributing, and explaining the assessment process to teachers and supporting the execution of the process.
• Organize, track and coordinate curricular materials and resources for staff, students, and families.
• Create staff development plans based on targeted student data and observations.
• Analyze assessment data to identify students for delivery of supplemental services.
• Report assessment data to instructional staff and school community, and explain plans for student improvement.

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree, preferably in education.
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate (in assigned content area/s of coaching).
• 5+ years of teaching experience.
• Experience using Success For All curriculum (preferred).
• Skilled at using data to ground conversations about instructional practice.
• Skilled at using student work to ground conversations about instructional practice.
• Experience leading adult learning with a deep understanding of math expertise and the ability to develop teachers resulting in improved student outcomes.
• Understanding the instructional needs of Multilingual Learners and thinking and learning differences of students.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using Success For All curriculum.

Benefits

• Competitive salary ranging from $55,000 to $80,000 per year.
• Full-time employment with opportunities for professional development.