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English Coach

School Name: Orr Academy High School

Position Title: English Coach
Contact Name: Tosha Downey

Deadline: Open until filled

Website: apply here

Full Description:

Coach teachers during one-on-ones to review big picture interim and EPAS data so as to consider employing the Signature Strategies in their re-teaching of missed skills
The English High School Turnaround Coach is responsible for conducting classroom visits and providing feedback on planning around standards, indicators, and diagnostics to all teachers in the content area.
Plan and lead one content team meeting a month that reflects Signature Strategies, DDI, grading, and/or Danielson
Professionally develop teachers around Signature Strategies, whether individually, team-level, school-level, or network-wide
Advise and coach teachers on how to progress on Danielson continuum
Oversee the development of curriculum & assessment projects for his or her content area
Serve as the expert on AUSL curricular models, assessment systems, and grading practices for all who need to know and learn about these at the schools
Dive into student academic data three times a year during the Data Dialogues and make plans on how to help teachers get more skilled in the Signature Strategies so as to boost academic achievement
Participate in the Danielson Diagnostics along with the Administration and AUSL HS Program Team
Discuss global information as it relates to all content area teachers' progression on the Danielson Domains and make recommendations regarding who is "mentor ready" and who needs more skill building
Convene before school starts to plan the school-wide PD plan for the year
Participate in once-monthly Instruction Leadership Team (ILT) meetings (along with all Coaches and TLs)
Share detailed data around instructional efficacy as it relates to data driven instruction
Convene with the TL to discuss decisions regarding which teachers are best skilled for which courses
Scaffold all weekly team meetings for the content area with the TL for the entire year before the school year
Communicate transparently regarding all planning as it relates to the team
Discuss content and make decisions regarding content materials to drive the AUSL standards-based scope and sequence

Requirements:

Minimum of four years of teaching experience in an urban school.

Outstanding teaching competency.

Outstanding understanding of Charlotte Danielson and knowledge of effective 9-12 instructional practices.

Outstanding understanding of Data Driven Instruction.

Outstanding understanding of aligned assessment systems.

Strong familiarity with the ACT College Readiness Standards.

Professional Development leadership experience.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as excellent listening capacity.

Ability to organize materials, data, and to prioritize tasks.

Commitment to facilitating and/or leading professional development during the summer.

Preference for selection will be influenced by candidates who:

Have a Master's degree in education.

Received the top rating in overall performance evaluations as a classroom teacher.

Are National Board Certified or a Golden Apple Award recipient, or who are currently applying for National Board Certification with a commitment to achieve.

Interested candidates should apply on-line at www.ausl-chicago.org. Only completed on-line applications will be considered.