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Academic Coach, K-12 - (Talent Pool)
NOTE - This post is for eligibility list purposes only. There are no current openings for this role.
Title: Academic Coach
Department: Teaching and Learning
Reports To: Administrative Superior
The School District of Philadelphia is the cornerstone provider of public education in Philadelphia. For forward-thinking administrators and educators, opportunities abound. Over 131,000 students entrusted to the District arrive at school every day with an extraordinary range of needs and aspirations. We are committed to delivering on their right to an excellent public school education, and we are particularly focused on ensuring every student has access to exceptional educational opportunities. Equity is our mandate. Will you join us?
Job Summary:
The role of the Academic Coach is to support the use of effective instructional practices in the area of K-12 and to serve as a liaison between District and school staff in support of the implementation of District initiatives.
Essential Functions:
● Provides support to teachers in the implementation of the K-12 curriculum.
● Supports the school’s leadership team in developing the School Improvement Plan and monitoring the plan’s implementation.
● Teaches model lessons for teachers that illustrate effective instructional practices.
● Works closely with the K-12 Lead and Principal in planning, implementing, and assessing reform efforts at the school.
● Works with the school’s leadership team to develop and implement a staff-learning plan, based on identified professional development needs.
● Works collaboratively with District Offices to support district initiatives. Other Functions
● Attend professional development led by the Office of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Office of Teaching and Learning, and other offices (as directed)
Minimum Requirements:
● Master’s degree from an accredited college or university
● Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in teaching K-12
● All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume
● Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional certificate for K-12.
Demonstrated knowledge of:
○ PA Core State Standards for K-12, including the instructional shifts and their implications for instruction
○ effective lesson and unit planning
○ research-based strategies for supporting students with varying strengths in mastering grade-level instruction
○ best practices for coaching teachers and school leaders
Demonstrated ability to:
○ provide feedback on teaching practice in alignment with Danielson Framework for Teaching
○ develop and facilitate professional learning for school staff that is based on the tenets of impactful adult learning
○ communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
○ establish and maintain effective working relationships
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.