DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weekly, provide in-person coaching services for 4 days/week (based on availability and need), engaging in the following: 
  • Engaging in phases of a coaching cycle of inquiry, including: Identifying needs and determine a focus; setting goals; implementation & support, which can include any of the following: conducting observations and provide feedback through instructional walkthroughs, or providing in-person modeling and/or co-teaching with teachers; analyzing & discussing data 
  • Facilitating micro professional learning in PLCs
  • Collaborate/”coach the coach” with building or district level coaches
  • Debrief with school leaders

• Regularly design or adapt content and then facilitate professional learning with teachers, school-based coaches and leaders, including but not limited to: 
  • Curriculum planning and implementation Identifying research-based instructional strategies to implement with teachers in professional learning community (PLC)
  • Analyzing student outcomes data and utilizing data to inform instructional decisions
  • Supporting school-based coaches and leaders to implement an action plan and monitor progress

• Ongoing, engage in administrative and Teaching Lab programmatic responsibilities, including but not limited to:
  • Creating a coaching plan for each coaching cycle
  • Completing one coaching log per coaching interaction
  • Supporting and monitoring timeline data collection, including but not limited to: conducting classroom observation, collecting student work samples, administering educator surveys, encouraging teachers to administer student surveys, to measure the impact and progress toward project goals
  • Attending internal planning and work meetings 
  • Completing other tasks assigned by the Project Leader to be responsive to the needs of educators 

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Education, Work Experience, and Knowledge
  • At least two (2) years experience as an instructional coach to teachers or school leaders with evidence of impact in student learning outcomes
  • Experience facilitating impactful professional learning and coaching for educators in virtual and in-person settings
  • Experience building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in an education context 
  • Experience empowering teachers through trusting relationships and shifting mindsets/beliefs about students' potential
  • Deep understanding of the content standards (K-5) and the science of reading (K-2)

• Values, Skills, and Competencies
  • Strong commitment to growth mindset for both adults and students, and a desire to work collaboratively to grow team skills and capabilities 
  • Compelling communication and influence skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills, able to build rapport quickly
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Reliable and consistently completes work in a timely manner with high quality

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep knowledge of HMH/Into Reading curriculum

ADDITIONAL POSITION DETAILS

• A 1099 Contractor is not eligible for Teaching Lab’s benefits and perks
• Must be available during normal public school hours each contracted dayMust be willing to travel to schools multiple days a week
• Must be available for project team meetings during normal business hours each contracted day
• Priority for candidates who are based in AND have experience teaching or coaching in New York City and/or NYC Department of Education.
• If providing in-person professional learning, must be able to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination and abide by CDC as well as local guidance for public safety and masking requirements
• We strive to ensure that quality talent is selected and performs work for Teaching Lab. Due to the nature of the services provided by Teaching Lab, we engage in environments that potentially put our 1099 Contractors in close proximity to children and youth under the age of eighteen (18). Therefore, in an effort to protect the children and youth, our partners, and employees, Teaching Lab conducts background checks as part of the selection and hiring process. This includes reference checks, and verifications/checks for a social security number, education, employment, criminal records search (national and county), global watch list, and sex offender status. Additionally, depending on a specific partnership/contract requirement, the criminal background check process could include fingerprinting. Reference checks are completed by Teaching Lab’s People & Culture team. Other background checks are conducted by our third party vendor Checkr and/or the State specific criminal background check provider.