Instructional CoachReach Academy115 Ash Street Buffalo , NY 14204 Certified - Teaching - CoachingJob Number 3300048291 Start Date Open Date 07/12/2024 Closing Date 07/19/2024 This position is for either a math/ela or intervention/special areas instructional coaching postionRequired Knowledge and Skills for Open Positions at REACH
Strong leadership ability;
Fluent in reading, writing and speaking in English; Excellent verbal and written skills, as well as outstanding interpersonal skills; Ability to work well with students and colleagues; willingness to be an active, enthusiastic member of the REACH community; Commitment to equity and inclusion; Willingness to adapt to an existing curriculum as well as contribute ideas to enhance the respective academic programs;
Ability to be flexible, open and willing to implement new ideas in the classroom;
Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities, projects and task;
Commitment to work collaboratively and contribute to a team;
Seek resources and solutions to effectively solve problems;
Excellent attendance and punctuality;
A clear understanding of and appreciation for the goals and criteria of REACH Academy Charter School;
Have a passion for Urban Education;
Adhere to a high level of professional and ethical standards;
Be able to lead teachers on Intellectual Preparation
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Participates as an advisor, resource specialist, and facilitator of grade level meetings;
Provides individual and/or group instructional coaching and mentoring to teachers to improve classroom instruction for all learners;
Provide academic coaching to first year teachers or teachers new to REACH and help them address individual needs in order to increase achievement
Applies a variety of instructional strategies to facilitate team effectiveness, collaboration, problem solving, leadership, meetingmanagement, and conflict resolution;
Works collaboratively in planning with teachers, support staff and others as appropriate, in addressing the needs of students andimplementing effective teaching and learning practices;
Works with grade level teams to develop strong curriculum units in each grade;
Supports the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the Next Generation State Standards, and develop various assessments tools to measure those Scholar's levels of achieving the standards;
Assists teachers in understanding REACH Academy Charter School's model and core values;
Assists teachers with planning and pacing of units/lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of
the best practices to meet the needs of their students;
Informally observes lessons (non-evaluative) and provides feedback for a teacher's professional growth and students' success;
Models lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis;
Supports teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels;
Distributes and manages instructional and classroom materials to teachers;
Works with administration, and team and/or grade level teachers in planning standard based units of study and assessment aligned to
REACH Academy Charter School curriculum model;
Provides appropriate consultation and interventions for students who are at risk and facilitate the identification of students for special education when appropriate;
Demonstrate deep knowledge of the relevant content areas and skillful application of research-based strategies to provide access to content standards for students at risk;
Demonstrate knowledge and use of a rich array of instructional approaches, resources, and technologies in the relevant content
area(s); Demonstrate skills in analyzing and using data for instructional decision-making; especially differentiated instruction for students at risk;
Performs other duties assigned by the Head of School or Director of Curriculum.
Qualifications/Education and/or ExperienceMaster's Degree in education or related field required from an accredited institution
New York Certification required or equivalent
At least 5 years of successful classroom teaching experience
History of successful academic coaching is preferred bur not required
Administrative Certification (SBL/SDL) preferred but not required
Demonstrated Academic Success on the New York State Assessments or equivalent
Able to work an eleven month position.
SalarySalary is in accordance with REACH Academy's Salary Scale Steps. This position will start at $53,332 (Step 5) for at least 5 years of successful teaching experience.Please make sure to complete an application by clickinghere (https://wnyric.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/applogin?COMPANYID=00005387) for this job posting.Job Attachment View Attachment Salary: From 52000.00 Salary Competitive Y Position Status Full time Start Date 08/01/2024 Contact Person's Name Amie Caster Contact Person's Title Director of Operations Contact Person's Phone 716-248-1485 Contact Person's Email [email protected]