Academic Coach (ELA, K-8)

Minimum Requirements 

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university. 

• Three years of full-time, paid, professional experience in teaching English Language Arts. 

• All work experience related to the position must be included on the resume. 

Certificates/Licenses
• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional I certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities  

• Demonstrated knowledge of: 

o PA Core State Standards for ELA, including the instructional shifts and their implications for instruction. 

o effective lesson and unit planning 

o research-based strategies for supporting students with varying strengths in mastering grade-level instruction 

o best practices for coaching teachers and school leaders. 

• Demonstrated ability to: 

o observe lessons and give effective feedback based on the Danielson Framework for Teaching. 

o develop and facilitate professional learning for school staff that is based on the tenets of  impactful adult learning. 

o communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 

o 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.  

Nondiscrimination 

The School District of Philadelphia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and  applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual  orientation, ancestry, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, gender identity, or  genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 348 for further information regarding the District's  commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.