Job Information
Prodeo Academy Instructional Coach, PreK-1st Grade (2024-2025 School Year) in Columbia Heights, Minnesota
Start Date: 2024-2025 School Year
School: Columbia Heights Primary Academy
Reports To: Principal
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Prodeo Academy, a PK-8th grade public charter network serving the Twin Cities, is a meaningful education solution that is closing the opportunity gap through data driven instruction in a culture based on a foundation of five core values: Perseverance, Respect, Integrity, Development and Engagement. Shared expectations around these values enhance the opportunity for our scholars to reach their full potential. We are looking for team members committed to helping our students access greater opportunities, achieve future success, and contribute to the vitality of our community.
VISION FOR POSITION
The Instructional Coach will provide instructional leadership, mentorship and direction throughout the academy. The Instructional Coach is a beacon of instructional excellence and has a record of outstanding student results. The Instructional Coach and Principal partner closely to develop strategy and provide support to all academy staff. The Instructional Coach works closely with teachers, and is a member of the school leadership team. The Instructional Coach ensures that all instructional systems, such as planning, analysis and coaching, are highly effective so that all students in their academy make significant academic growth throughout the year. The Instructional Coach prioritizes their academy's success but also collaborates closely with campus- and network- wide instructional leaders to share, teach and provide feedback so that all students across our network have access to instructional systems that support significant academic growth. The Instructional Coach is model of professionalism and positivity and leads the academy to fulfill the school's mission of closing the opportunity gap each day. The Instructional Coach reports to the Principal.
INSTRUCTIONAL COACH (FTE 1.0) POSITION FUNCTIONS
In partnership with Principal, ensures instructional excellence throughout the school
Professionally develops Pre-Kstaff to deeply understand the skills required to progress toward along the continuum of Pre-K standards (“Early Childhood Indicators of Progress”)
Works in partnership with team leads to facilitate both study unpacking and planning meetings
Ensures each grade level team creates a pacing guide and detailed plans each week
Has detailed understanding of all diagnostic, summative and formative assessments; supports team leads to understand gaps and weaknesses in curriculum as related to these assessments
Leads vertically so that instructional methodology and assessment is aligned to the science of learning and development at each grade
As needed, shares resources, models instructional leadership and professionally develops teachers and leaders across the primary network
Prioritizes classroom observations and student data analysis
Observes coachee's classroom according based on Prodeo Academy's coaching model
Is a positive, helpful presence when observing - leaves notes of appreciation, interacts warmly with students and teacher
Is prepared for each observation - can easily jump in to model effective instructional methods
As needed, provides intensive support and modeling for struggling teachers
Has meaningful relationships with students, staff and their work
Sets time aside each week to analyze student work and plan for frequent data meetings
Facilitates effective feedback meetings
Utilizes RELAY's Observation and Feedback structure to provide teacher with feedback and practice
Is well-planned and prepared for each meeting with a coaching plan in hand
Can easily model instructional excellence during a coaching meeting or instructional period with students
Serves as an active member of the Coaches Cabinet team
Co-monitors efficacy of instructional coaching throughout the academy, with principal
Participates in monthly Coaches Cabinet meetings to develop coaching practice
Serves as an active member of the school leadership and instructional leadership team
Works closely with the Principal to monitor student achievement
Models professionalism at all times; is available to meet afterschool to problem-solve, thought-partner and share; is a positive presence in the building
As needed, provides coverage for classroom teachers
Is a resource for new team members (including substitutes and new students); checks in regularly, answers questions, engages other team members to support as needed
Is flexible and supportive of new initiatives from the principal and leadership team
Plans and organizes school wide events (works with the Director of Operations to plan Field Trips and other events that may impact the school's operations)
Co-develops and co-monitors academy's strategic plan
Co-creates strategic plan in response to our network's strategic plan, schoolwide data and staff feedback
Works 12 days over the summer to co-develop the strategic plan with principal
In partnership with the Principal, presents progress toward goals on Data Day
Provides robust grade-level interventions (0.5-08 FTE)
Designs and implements foundational skills interventions
Progress monitors students weekly
Relentlessly pursues accelerated student growth
Monitors and maintains Multi-tiered Systems of Support (MTSS)
In partnership with the Principal, creates a schoolwide progress monitoring system with crystal-clear curriculum, data monitoring plan and systematic student problem-solving opportunities
Co-leads Schoolwide Intervention Meetings (“SWIM”) with Principal
Monitors teachers' student intervention data
Tracks students' progress when students begin Special Education evaluation process and updates teachers frequently; attends Child Study Team weekly with Principal
Works urgently with the Early Childhood Special Education teacher to move students with suspected needs through the interventions and / or referral process
Deeply understands the differences in Early Childhood Special Education and ensures systems and supports are appropriate for young learners
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS, DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
General Requirements
At least 2 years of teaching experience with a record of exemplary results
At least 2 years of experience successfully leading adults with a record of significant student growth across a team
Knowledge & Skills
Outstanding attention to detail and willingness to get the job done
Excellent organizational, planning, and implementation skills
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with multiple stakeholders
Able to multi-task and work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment
Knowledge and fluency with Google Suite
COMPENSATION
Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, educational background, and academic outcomes. Prodeo's total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career including:
Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
Retirement planning through Teacher's Retirement Association (TRA)/Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) and optional 403B plans
Generous Paid time off, federal holidays, and academic breaks throughout the school year
Staff Daycare (Columbia Heights Campus only)
Leadership Development Opportunities including Grade Team Leadership, Instructional Coach, Data Team Leadership, and Extracurricular Coaching
Prodeo Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are committed to hiring a diverse and multicultural staff and encourage applications from traditionally under-represented backgrounds.