Instructional Coach - PT - 992559

Job Description

Job Description

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

Primary Purpose:

Offers high quality program activities to youth development programs funded by The Children's Trust throughout Miami-Dade County.

Job Category:  Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: 

Pay Basis:  Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?  Yes  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Provides high quality coaching including the use of assessments, effective observation and content-specific feedback, and other coaching skills.
2. Creates appropriate coaching resources as needed.
3. Facilitates coaching online discussions and updates resources as needed.
4. Familiar with Coaching Competency and/or other funder-required tools.
5. Reliable in and uses all required assessment tools.
6. Works on professional development plan for continuous quality improvement.
7. Maintains accurate and timely coaching documentation and ensures files are stored appropriately.
8. Conducts follow-up coaching as needed.
9. Conducts trainings as needed.
10. Collaborates with Project RISE colleagues, external consultants, and partners on program innovations as needed.
11. Attends and participates in staff meetings and training programs.
12. Attends training on innovative strategies in the afterschool setting as needed.
13. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Knowledge of child and adolescent development.
2. Effectively communicate and collaborate with teachers and other instructional staff.
3. Ability to effectively interact with a diverse population and exhibit sound judgment and maturity in dealing with the public.
4. Ability to work and cooperate with colleagues and supervisory staff at all levels.
5. Superior written and oral skills.
6. Computer literate, Microsoft Suite competence.
7. Excellence organizational skills.

Required Certifications/Licensures:  

Required Education:  Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required: 

Required Experience:  Classroom teaching experience OR experience with afterschool programs.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Master's Degree or higher
2. Bilingual (English with Spanish)
3. Experience working with students with disabilities
4. Current teaching certificate and/or classroom experience.
5. Experience with literacy instruction.
6. Experience with fitness/physical education instruction.
7. Experience with Social Emotional Learning and/or Behavior Management.
8. Experience with racial equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Is this a safety sensitive position?  No  

Background Screening Required?  Yes  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer:  Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.