Training support coordinator

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Job Title

Position Title: Training and Support Coordinator, Montessori

Location: Early Learning & Montessori Department, Asbury Park

Salary: DFT Salary Schedule

Reports to: Assistant Director of Early Learning & Montessori

Bargaining Unit: DFT

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibiltity: Site based. Not eligible for telecommuting

In accordance with the Agreement between the Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.

Position Summary:

The Montessori Training and Support Coordinator will be responsible for providing teachers and school leaders with training on implementing Montessori core curriculum in alignment with the vision of excellent instruction and school's Tactile Improvement Plan (TIP). They will also be responsible for designing and delivering District-wide professional development and supporting Montessori PreK - 8th grade teachers and school-based staff with analyzing and acting upon student data from formative and summative standards-aligned assessments. This role includes instructional coaching in Montessori classrooms across PreK - 8 grade bands in multiple DPSCD Montessori schools. Ideal candidates will demonstrate understanding of and experience with the following:

• Montessori philosophy and pedagogy

• PreK-8th grade Montessori curriculum

• Instructional coaching

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in education or relevant field

• Montessori certification, elementary certification preferred

• Michigan Teaching Certificate or ability to apply for and obtain certificate

• A minimum of 5 years teaching or leading a Montessori learning environment

• Experience with Principles of Adult Learning and how to apply them to professional development

• Experience providing curriculum support to teachers using the Montessori Method

• Experience providing community support to parents of students in Montessori learning environments

• Experience supporting school leaders and teachers with developing a high-quality Montessori Method of education program

• Strong working knowledge of MI State Common Core Standards

• Ability to work professionally with all educational partners

Core Competencies:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• High level of interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong project management skills

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately

• Ability to work independently and proactively

• Proven organizational skills, high attention to detail, and superior time management

• Fluency with using digital tools including Microsoft Office and SharePoint

• Ability to manage, monitor, evaluate, and ensure integrity of program and core instructional materials implementation

• Growth mindset, with commitment to ongoing learning and willingness to be flexible to meet evolving educator needs

• Ability to work effectively with district and school leaders

Duties/Responsibilities & Functions:

• Provide school administrators, teachers, and support staff with coaching and training on developing and implementing Montessori curriculum, guidance documents, and pacing guidelines aligned with the Montessori Method of education for students in grades PreK-8.

• Provide school administrators and teachers with coaching and training on aligning the Montessori PreK - 8 curricula with MI state standards.

• Support school-based staff with executing a high-fidelity Montessori education program across grade bands PreK-8.

• Support school-based staff with executing the vision for excellent instruction by conducting observations, modeling lessons, and providing targeted coaching and differentiated strategies for student and teacher success across grade bands PreK-8.

• Maintain accurate and thorough records and documentation of professional development and school support logs.

• Maintain consistent, professional verbal and written communication with school administrators regarding school support.

• Ensure compliance with State of Michigan childcare licensing regulations as pertains to PreK learning environments.

• Ensure compliance with district processes and procedures as it relates to partnerships, programming, and professional development.

• Draft communication as it pertains to ongoing Montessori professional development, curriculum initiatives, and Montessori teacher certification requirements.

• Coordinate with Montessori teacher certification partners to support adult learners with the certification process.

• Review existing professional development programs and propose new learning opportunities in response to classroom needs.

• Review and analyze assessment data to develop targeted coaching plans and differentiated strategies for student and teacher success across grade bands PreK-8.

• Develop and execute high-quality professional development¿in core content areas, aligned with the District's Vision for Excellent Instruction.

• Coordinate with professional development partners to enhance and support professional development¿workshops¿provided by District vendors.¿

• Demonstrate a commitment to anti- bias/anti-racist principles and the affirmation of student and staff identities; support Montessori school-based staff in developing and sustaining culturally responsive instructional practices.

• Fulfill other duties as assigned.

Security Clearance:

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Detroit Public Schools Community District employee, you do not have to submit to a new security clearance, unless your new role requires a different type of criminal background check.

External Applicants

In alignment with Michigan law, if you are hired to fill a position, you will be required to submit to a Detroit Public Schools Community District criminal background check. Information regarding required background checks will be shared at point of hire.

Method of Application:

Applicants must apply through the online application system. Only applications submitted through the online application system will be considered for any posted position and all applications require a resume to be considered.

Successful candidates are required to submit official transcript(s) at point of offer to hire. Teaching service outside of the Detroit Public Schools Community District must be verified by the applicant's prior employer(s) prior to hire. It is the applicant's responsibility to provide all documentation (including copies) as requested.

Applicants requesting assistance during the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email at or phone at .

DPSCD does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, religion, height, weight, citizenship, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions opportunities. Contact the Civil Rights Coordinator for more information at or detroitk12.org/compliance