Job Description

Instructional Coach SY24-25 (part time or full time, minimum .5FTE)

Grade Level: Grades 3-8

Start Date: August 2024

Locations: Boston, MA

About UP Education Network  

UP Education Network operates two schools in Boston, MA, and serves more than 1,500 elementary and middle school students. UP is invited by local school districts to restart chronically underperforming district schools as UP Academies. Each UP Academy shares the same mission: to ensure that students acquire the knowledge, skills, and strength of character necessary to succeed on the path to college and to achieve their full potential.

Role

The Instructional Coach will provide professional support and technical assistance to teachers and monitor them to ensure the full implementation of the instructional focus and expectations.

Using UP curriculum materials and pedagogical framework to set up effective classroom environments, assist in the following: 

• planning effective lessons and unit planning aligned to curricular best practices
• co-teaching and modeling lessons with teachers
• providing in-class coaching and feedback, which may include videotaping and debriefing lessons
• assisting in planning school-based professional development during and after school, including workshops, study groups, looking at student work and data sessions, and peer observations
• Assist the principal to achieve the school’s improvement initiatives
• Assist in the proper implementation of mid- and end-of-year assessments, as well as the analysis and response to results by supporting the effective and responsible use of data to identify additional tier two and three supports for students and supporting educators to effectively provide tier two and three supports to students to meet individual needs, including reviewing assessment data on a regular and ongoing basis to determine early risk indicators and interventions necessary for improving student achievement;
• Maintain an up-to-date log of all activities in and out of classrooms, including activities, objectives, teachers worked with, outcomes, next steps, and timelines.
• Monitor individual teacher progress by designing and implementing a professional development arc of learning that strategically grows teacher quality and leadership so that all students experience thoroughly planned units of study that broadens their understanding of the world around them
• Monitor professional development activities, and the consequent implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies by meeting with principals and other school supervisors.
• Participate in all professional development activities, including weekly meetings focused on implementation coordination, problem-solving, and coaches' professional development
• Share lead responsibility for selected elements of the instructional focus (e.g., assessment development, data gathering, and analysis, and professional development regarding selected instructional strategies). 
• Support the establishment of strong tier-one instruction through the effective enactment of standards-aligned, district-supported curricula and ongoing adjustments to practice based on evidence of student learning. 
• Providing leadership, professional development in instructional practices, and coaching regarding support for English Language Learners and Special Needs Students.
• Perform additional responsibilities as requested by the Principal

Qualifications - Required

• Hold a valid Massachusetts Teaching License in the appropriate content area.
• At least five years of experience and demonstrated expertise as a teacher of relevant content and/or subjects with deep knowledge of curriculum, instruction, interventions, and assessments
• Demonstrated history of success working with teachers and administrators to lead and support instructional change at schools through building strong classroom environments and positive school culture to close opportunity and achievement gaps in urban classrooms and schools by coaching and giving feedback to adults
• Demonstrate capability to work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders, such as school-based staff, district staff, families, youth, community members, and other essential partners while prioritizing competing demands
• Growth, problem-solving, and team-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated cultural proficiency and ability to lead others in conversations of race and culture
• Excellent analytical, writing, editing, and verbal communication skills and strong organizational skills.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of, and demonstrated ability to connect with the racial, linguistic, and ethnic backgrounds of students and families served
• Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment.

Qualifications - Preferred

• Hold an SEI endorsement or dual certification in ESL as well as special education licensure at the appropriate grade levels
• Experience working with students with disabilities in inclusive settings
• Master’s degree in the appropriate field
• Demonstrated experience implementing  rigorous, standards-aligned, inclusive, culturally and linguistically sustaining instruction

Compensation and Benefits  

UP Academy follows the salary scales and salary placement policies of each UP Academy’s host school district or state turnaround plan; please see the relevant union’s collective bargaining agreement for additional details.  As an employee of UP Academy and your respective school district, you will receive the same access to personal and sick days, health insurance, and dental insurance as others within your union. 

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for any open position for which they are qualified.  Our students must be exposed on a daily basis to a diverse group of powerful role models. Therefore, we have a responsibility to recruit, retain, develop, and reward a diverse and talented staff from a wide range of backgrounds to join our creative, mission-driven team.  

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