Instructional Reading Coach

$55,000 - $80,000/Yr

New Paradigm For Education - Detroit, MI

Full-time - Mid Level

Detroit, MI

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About the position

The Instructional Reading Coach at New Paradigm for Education (NPFE) plays a crucial role in supporting teachers and instructional staff in implementing high-quality reading curriculum and instructional practices. This position is focused on closing student achievement gaps in reading and enhancing overall student learning by building teacher capacity and driving student achievement growth. The coach will work closely with educators to foster a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes academic success for all students, particularly in reading.

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.
• Perform other ancillary duties as needed or assigned.

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.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Supportive work environment focused on educational transformation.