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American Leadership Academy-Lexington (6-12) is accepting applications for an Instructional Coach for the 2024-2025 school year. Candidates must be willing to undergo a background check.

Under the direction of the School Director and Charter One Academic Department, the role of the Instructional Coach is to provide systematic, explicit coaching support to teachers and PLCs in order to promote increased student achievement. The instructional coach will adhere to a coaching cycle which will include conferencing, data collection and specific feedback. The coach's role is not evaluative, rather assists in formative development of teacher growth in alignment with the school goals. The instructional coach is expected to be flexible and willing to frequently model lessons in classrooms or on rare occasions

cover classrooms for teachers who may be absent.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide weekly instructional coaching for a portfolio of 2-4 teachers in three-week cycles as determined by the school Director and Assistant Director
• Check weekly lesson plans and/or materials and provide feedback
• Observe teachers for approximately 20-40 minutes and provide observational feedback that results in targeted and actionable steps.
• Plan and execute Data Meetings to target explicit gaps and build capacity in teachers to provide intervention
• Engage in coaching conversations with teachers to discuss data, classroom management, instructional planning, and lesson execution
• Collaborate with school administration to determine teachers who need a plan for lesson preparedness, intervention and/or live/model coaching and/or organizational support, set short-term goals, and execute plans.
• Provide monthly new to the profession meetings as directed by school leadership

State Responsibilities

South Carolina: Induction and Mentoring State Responsibilities

PLC Support

• Lead weekly PLCs throughout the year aligned to areas of need.
• Provide collaboration and attendance in grade-level and schoolwide events.
• Provide high visibility, modeling and support during critical times of the day.
• Participate in implementation of school-wide curriculum.
• Analyze student data and trends with school administrators to provide feedback for intervention as directed by school leadership

Minimum Requirements

• Valid SC Teaching Certificate
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field
• 3-5 years experience as a classroom teacher with evidence of student data as proof of effectiveness
• Trained in the Learning Focused Conversation Method

Preferred Requirements

• 3-5 years experience as Instructional Coach in K-12 environment

American Leadership Academy-Lexington offers a competitive salary that is individually determined based on education and experience. Interested candidates are encouraged to complete an online application and submit the following supporting documentation:

• South Carolina Teaching Certificate
• Current resume
• Letters of recommendation

If you have any questions about the position, please send an email to lexington-jobs@charter.one

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Flexible hours,

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