Lead Academic Coach

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in an academic discipline.
• Five years of full-time, paid experience as an appointed, certified, pre-k, elementary or  secondary teacher in an urban school district which has involved providing professional development for adult learners.

Certificates/Licenses 

• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Instructional certificate for the area of assignment - elementary certification required for K-8/middle schools and secondary certification required for high schools.
• Valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania administrative or supervisory certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• standards and current core curriculum.
• integrated curriculum.
• assessment – classroom-based and system wide.
• the assigned subject area.
• the full spectrum of differentiated instruction.
• academic diagnostics in relation to effective learning environments and instruction.

Demonstrated ability to: 

• interpret, understand and apply data.
• provide support and coaching to teachers and principals.
• 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. 

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.