Academic Coach

Job Purpose

The Academic Coach facilitates on-site professional development sessions, provides model lessons for teachers, assists teachers in securing resources for carrying out school improvement plans, monitors teaching practices, and facilitates continuous assessment of student progress utilizing data from local (NWEA), State Assessments, and/or common assessments. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Primary job duties and responsibilities:

• Assists teachers in designing and implementing lesson plans and assessments that reflect the use of best practices and are compatible with the State Standards/Common Core for the purpose of providing instruction that will increase academic achievement. 
• Assists all staff with analyzing assessment data.
• Implements improvement plans for appropriate subject areas and student sub-groups.
• understands, abides by, and implements the policies, directives and guidelines set forth by the management company. 

Curriculum and Instruction

• Aids teachers in analyzing test data and student work for the purpose of planning instruction that targets identified needs. 
• Provides model lessons for teachers in academic areas for the purpose of identifying effective instructional practices. 
• Identifies at-risk, on-track, and off-track students and develops learning geared to these students 
• Monitors the delivery of instruction to students in all subgroups within the school 
• Guides and assists grade levels in the development of teaching units and common assessments 
• Assists teachers in developing classroom management strategies that foster a climate conducive to academic achievement for students in all subgroups 
• Assists teachers in using flexible grouping for the purpose of addressing academic deficiencies appropriately and providing opportunities to accelerate academic performance 

Administrative

• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports 
• Keeps current on information related to School Improvement using the ODE website, sponsored sites, and other professional journals 
• Ensures security, integrity and confidentiality of data, family, and student issues 
• Assists teachers in securing appropriate resources for the purpose of implementing the School Improvement Plan 

Facility and Personnel Development

• Works with the school’s leadership team for the purpose of developing and implementing a staff development plan that identifies professional development needs 
• Works closely with the school Director in planning, implementing, and assessing reform efforts at the school 
• Leads the school in providing extended time on tasks for students who do not meet expected goals or who are at-risk 
• Assists the school’s leadership team in monitoring the implementation of actions and strategies included in the School Improvement Plan 
• Collaborates with colleagues demonstrating a model of connected educators and develop positive working relationships with students, parents, and school staff 
• Be part of a whole school team, actively involved in decision-making on the preparation and development of policies and programs of study, teaching materials, resources, methods of teaching and pastoral arrangements 
• Perform all other job duties as assigned 

Qualifications, Education and Experience

Necessary and desirable qualifications include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Has a passion for improving educational opportunities for urban students and for building a strong, mission-driven organization. 
• Has commitment to continued personal and professional growth 
• Understand and follow the company’s mission, vision and growth 
• Ability to apply assessment instruments and analyze data 
• Ability to work under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods, directing other persons within a small work unit. 
• Ability to take initiative and be flexible 
• Passion for working with, and teaching, youth of various social, educational, and economic backgrounds and levels 
• Willingness to go above and beyond to support students in achieving academic goals 
• Commitment to continued personal and professional growth 
• Proficiency in the use of technology including Excel or comparable database program 
• Education Preferred:
• Master’s Degree in Curriculum with a strong focus on reading and mathematics
• Experience Preferred:
• 5+ years teaching experience required
• Teaching experience in the grade levels being served 
• experience in providing professional development trainings in areas of school improvement 

Working Conditions

This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment. May work with challenging students at times.

Physical Requirements

The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. 

Reasonable accommodations can be made to employees with qualified disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job, so long as there is no undue hardship created upon the organization or other employees within the organization.

Supervision Received

Occasional, minimal guidance, but follows established work methods.

Direct Reports

None.

Conclusion

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, qualifications, or physical demands associated with the position.