TNTP seeks a Part-time Math Instructional Coach to support Secondary Math instructional coaching. This position will be based in Los Angeles, CA.
WHO WE ARE
TNTP is the nation's preeminent education nonprofit that brings research, policy, and consulting together to meet the needs and aspirations of young people, families, communities, and the nation. We are educators, researchers, and innovators working to ensure every young person has the chance to reach their full potential, every educator and leader is set up for success, and every community has the resources necessary to connect young people to paths of opportunity.
We work at every level of the PK-12 system, side by side with educators, system leaders, and communities across 41 states and more than 4,000 systems nationwide to reach ambitious goals for student success. Our vision pushes beyond school walls, catalyzing cross-sector collaboration to create pathways for young people to achieve academic, economic, and social mobility.
Learn more about us, what we do, and working here.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a Part-time Math Instructional Coach, you will partner with a set of schools within the Los Angeles Unified School District to develop strong teacher practice and implement models aimed to raise the quality of classroom instruction through the development and implementation of academic strategies grounded in specific, adopted curriculums.
Specific responsibilities may include:
Leading coaching cycles that will improve the quality of instruction aligned to the Common Core or other college and career readiness standards in LAUSD schools. In particular, this will include supporting teachers and school leaders directly through regular cycles of teacher professional learning and direct coaching that is grounded in strong instructional materials and is intended to improve instruction and, ultimately, student outcomes.
Tracking the success of these coaching cycles and making strategic decisions about what is needed next
Helping school leaders deliver on their instructional leadership priorities by supporting them with key aspects of their roles, including conducting side by side classroom visits to assess the quality of instruction, supporting implementation of instructional materials aligned to the shifts and demands of college and career ready standards, setting up and maintaining data systems, and executing a strategy to monitor changes in instruction
Developing and managing relationships with school leaders, school-based coaches, teachers and other stakeholders
Contributing to the creation of high-quality, data-driven reports demonstrating the effect of newly created models on the quality of instruction
For the LAUSD specific project, this role will require you to be on-site, in schools 1-2 days per week (approximately 5 school visits per month).
WHAT YOU BRING
We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to change children’s lives through education. You’ll be right at home here if you bring deep knowledge and expertise, but also you learn from failure and overcome adversity, cultivate strong relationships, and push yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level.
We expect our Instructional Coaches to:
Know great, Common Core-aligned, teaching and learning when you see it. Whether you are watching how students engage during a lesson or looking at student performance data, you can identify whether students are grappling with the right content and diagnose what needs to happen at the classroom and school level to improve student learning outcomes immediately and in the long-term. You understand the implications of the shifts in instruction required by college and career ready standards for students, teachers, school leaders and district staff.
Motivate and influence education leaders. We’re counting on your strong public presentation skills and your ability to build strong individual relationships. You’ll regularly partner with, and be expected to influence, clients, teachers and school leaders, investing them in a vision of rigorous instruction that is aligned to the Common Core State Standards or other college and career readiness standards, instructional excellence and generating excitement about effective approaches to professional development.
Translate your Common Core expertise in math. You have both a deep understanding of instruction and the systems that support—or hinder—it. You use this knowledge to meet our clients where they are at by designing reasonable solutions to their challenges and you have the ability to assess and adjust to the needs of your clients. You can clearly communicate complex information to a variety of audiences, including teachers, school leaders and district staff.
Connect the dots in ambiguous circumstances. You’ll use your analytical and problem solving skills to design and facilitate trainings and meetings, craft strategic academic interventions that improve student performance, and propose solutions to academic challenges every day. Ambiguity doesn’t scare you; just the opposite, you thrive on it. Your creative instincts will help you deal with vague situations and develop new approaches with limited guidance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Strong familiarity and expertise with the Common Core Math State Standards (CCSS) required, including a deep conceptual understanding of the instructional shifts
Deep knowledge of math content and instruction, with at least four years of 6 -12 teaching experience, preferably in high-need schools or with high-need populations, and a proven track record of raising student achievement
The ability to critically assess challenges and identify effective solutions, particularly in the area of academic strategy
Previous experience developing and facilitating adult learning/training
Previous experience and success coaching teachers or leaders
The ability to work effectively with others at all levels of an organization and to consistently display a high level of professionalism in all interactions
Demonstrated independence in moving work forward, implementing an agreed-upon strategy and effectively identifying when that strategy needs to be adjusted
Flexibility in an ambiguous, fast-paced environment of rapidly changing priorities and tight deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Experience with curriculum selection, adoption, roll out and implementation (preferred)
Expertise in supporting Multilingual Learners to develop language proficiency (preferred)
Since this position does require travel to school sites, all candidates must have a valid Driver’s License (reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities).
WHAT WE OFFER
TNTP offers a competitive hourly wage commensurate with experience in a similar position. The pay range for this position is between $55.00-$60.00 per hour.
We also ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation for the interview process. Email talent@tntp.org to request accommodation.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit your resume online through Workday. In your application, we will also ask you to answer brief questions about your interest in TNTP; your “why” matters to us!
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