FLACS I - INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (26-27)

ABOUT US

Family Life Academy Charter School (commonly called FLACS) is a nonprofit network of high-performing charter schools in the South Bronx. Family Life Academy Charter Schools, together with the Latino Pastoral Action Center and parents, create the conditions for self-empowerment for all its K-12 students to excel academically, take responsibility for their own learning, and affirm human values, today, in college, and beyond. We are guided by this mission and through it, we have revolutionized education for students from K-12. 

Family Life Academy Charter Schools is currently seeking dynamic educators who

• Value collaboration with like-minded educators who believe that education is activism.
• Want to work in an environment where all students are scholars and academic excellence is the norm.
• Believe that young people can be leaders who can create positive change in their communities and that schools should be safe, warm and caring environments. 
• Desire to work in a place where their skills will be nurtured through an embedded professional development program.

INSTRUCTIONAL COACH JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the school principal and assistant principal, the instructional coach supports all teaching staff in the implementation of the school’s instructional programs. The instructional coach will work directly with teachers providing classroom-based modeling and demonstrations, one-on-one coaching and mentoring, facilitating teacher inquiry groups and providing professional development. The instructional coach will focus on enhancing teachers’ ability to provide instruction that builds students’ sense of engagement and the ownership of the learning process. The instructional coach will work with administrators and teachers to collect and analyze data, interpret it, and use it to guide instructional decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports and furthers the network and FLACS curriculum goals FLACS to support teacher pedagogical strategies that reflects a balance between teacher-guided learning (direct instruction), guided instruction, and student-guided learning (such as independent research and project-based work). 
• Coaches and mentors teachers by modeling strategies for student engagement, in which students build excitement about learning, ownership of their own learning, and eventual independence in learning. 
• Works with the school leader and the director of professional development to create a school-wide needs and goals for professional development that supports student achievement in alignment with the network mission and vision. 
• Provides individualized, classroom-based support to implement comprehensive programs, including modeling of best teaching practices, planning and supporting the delivery of lessons in all content areas. 
• Leads teacher teams and professional learning communities to improve professional practice to ensure all students reach their highest potential. 
• Collaborates with the director of professional development and instructional coaches at other sites to build capacity and share best practices.
• Participates in and/or lead data meetings to examine student work and monitor progress on assessments to assist teachers in creating action plans to address needs. 
• Participates in child study meetings concerning the academic progress of at-risk students who are not responding to interventions. 
• Participates in network meetings with the director of professional learning and the executive director of academics.
• Develops and implements professional development sessions for groups of teachers.
• Participates fully in professional development opportunities and professional research to stay up-to-date with current educational research. 

Professional Responsibilities:

• Upholds the FLACS mission, core beliefs, and educational philosophy.
• Reflects on their practice and is a lifelong learner who strives to improve effectiveness and guide professional growth.
• Engages and collaborates with colleagues and the community to develop and sustain a common culture that supports high expectations for student learning.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and willingness to be a team player.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required

• NYS teaching certification in a relevant area
• At least 5 years of successful teaching experience in a relevant content/grade band 
• Previous coaching or mentoring experience strongly preferred
• Clearance for fingerprint and criminal background check 

It is the policy of FLACS to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex) or prior record of arrest or convictions (except as provided bylaw), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation, as required by civil rights law.