Literacy Instructional Coach (Grades 6-8)

New Orleans, LA

Full Time

ReNEW Laurel Elementary

Manager/Supervisor

POSITION DETAILS

ReNEW School seeks a Literacy Instructional Coach for grades 6-8. We seek an experienced, dynamic leader who can coach and develop teachers, create and maintain systems and structures, and lead school culture. The ideal Instructional Coach will lead a team to build a solid foundation for the school’s academic program by providing students with educational activities and experiences that will enable them to fulfill ReNEW Schools’ mission. Extensive Literacy experience required. Louisiana Guidebooks and i-Ready coaching are preferred.

This position is for Laurel Elementary, staff hours are 7:00am-3:30 PM

MISSION

At ReNEW, we transform underperforming schools into academically rigorous schools that prepare students for the next level of achievement, including high school, college, and career.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

At ReNEW schools, we expect our instructional coaches to excel in the following four essential competencies.

Coaching: At ReNEW Schools, coaching is the foundation of our academic culture and vision. Coaching includes:
- You will coach teachers effectively and improve their performance through clear coaching visions, effective debriefs, and school-based solid professional development.
- You will be an instructional expert. You will ensure teachers plan and internalize rigorous, engaging Louisiana Standards aligned lessons and effectively execute them to ensure all students work with content aligned to the appropriate standards for their subject and grade.
Systems: In conjunction with the school vision, mission, and values, be able to implement or modify schedules and academic groupings based on student data.
- By anticipating stakeholder needs, we can make necessary systemic changes that are aligned with school priorities and mission.
Data: Determining the most salient aspects of a data set and utilizing it to plan professional development sessions and coaching sessions.
- Use data all day, every day. You and your teachers will assess qualitative and quantitative student data to draw insightful conclusions and adjust instruction as necessary.
Culture: In alignment with the established school culture system, be able to effectively model, observe, and coach colleagues on academic and student culture
- Create a positive student and staff culture. You will work with the leadership team to build a school environment that reflects high expectations and a positive learning environment and ensure all stakeholders are clear on these expectations and held accountable.

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor's degree required; Master's level degree preferred
At least three years of effective teaching experience
At least one year of successful instructional coaching experience.

FLSA Classification: Exempt

WHAT WE OFFER

At ReNEW, we believe our people are the key to our students’ success. We support our staff with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a comprehensive benefits plan that covers the majority of the employee premium for the two medical plans offered. Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, generous vacation time, professional development, and a 401k plan with 4% employer matching.

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