Instructional Coach

Description

$36.75/hr. and a Free YMCA Membership

Temporary Position During the Summer (Late June to Middle of August)

Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm Time Range

Under the guidance of the Camp Director, the Instructional Coach is responsible to provide individualized support and feedback to classroom teachers and teaching assistants to improve overall instruction in ELA and math and student engagement and achievement.

The summer learning program is designed to address summer learning loss for low-income children living in urban communities and thereby enhance overall youth development, academic performance, and graduation rates. This position models YMCA leadership competencies and fosters a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement while supporting the mission and strategic priorities of the YMCA of Greater Rochester.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Supervise and lead Power Scholar Teachers

· Adapt and facilitate professional development for instructional staff on research based instructional strategies that engage all students across subject areas (ELA and math).

· Conduct classroom observations to ensure proper implementation of curriculum, instructional practices, and classroom/behavior management. Provide feedback to staff on instructional practices and observations.

· Identify staff learning needs and develop just-in-time, appropriate individualized or group professional development and coaching to meet needs

· Review lesson plans and other instructional support tools, provide timely feedback, and create and maintain “best practice” instructional strategies and resources for staff

· Oversee the implementation of instruction, including curriculum implementation, instructional methods and practices, and classroom and behavior management

· Collaborate with members of the Leadership Team to ensure a safe, productive, and efficient program for staff and scholars

· Monitor scholars’ educational and social progress and make necessary recommendations for adjustments

· Review and analyze diagnostic and on-going formal assessment data with teaching staff and develop appropriate instructional groups

· Coach staff on continuing use of assessments and assessment data to adjust instruction and instructional groupings

· Coach and support staff in the implementation of data-driven and differentiated instructional practices in both literacy and mathematics

· Ensure uniformity and timeliness of assessments and family reporting

· Act as a liaison with Encompass

Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.

· Valid New York State teaching certification required

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills with various stakeholders, including scholars, families, and Power Scholars Academy and district colleagues.

· Demonstrated knowledge of research-based instructional strategies that engage all students across subject areas (ELA and math).

· Ability to identify staff learning needs, and design and deliver appropriate individualized or group professional development and coaching to meet needs.

· Demonstrated ability to use data to inform student groupings and differentiate instruction.

· Previous relevant experience in coaching of instructional staff

· Previous relevant experience designing and delivering individualized and group professional development

· Experience in the use of technology (computer/internet) for assessment and instruction

· Experience working in an urban public school with elementary children

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must be able to sit for extended duration of shift

· Must be able to bend and stoop frequently

· Must be able to lift up to fifteen pounds