26/27 Literacy Coach

The Opportunity: PLA Instructional Coaches (IC) are passionate and devoted leaders who bring creativity and rigor to our classrooms by providing support to our educators. As an instructional coach, you will be responsible for supporting the improvement of classroom instruction across the campus. The IC will work with our educators to provide individual coaching, will support teachers in utilizing data to drive instruction, and is responsible for identifying and coordinating the needed professional development to support the success of our staff.  PLA leaders strongly believe in every scholar’s ability to succeed, and they work tirelessly to create a school experience that fosters success.

The Details: 

Key Deliverables: 

• 100% of Building Leaders are utilizing and implementing the PLA Coaching Cycle
• 100% of the projected Math and Reading growth goals are met  from BOY to EOY
• 100% of PD is driven by the PLA Coaching Cycle analytics
• 90% Staff Retention
• 90% weekly usage rate of K-2 Early Literacy Foundational Skills and 3-5 Close Reading for Meaning

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; Master’s degree, preferred
• Valid State Teacher License with a Literacy Endorsement
• High proficiency in grade-level standards, benchmarks, and curriculum
• Effective pedagogical skills driven by standards and data-driven assessment, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving
• Experience tracking and using data to drive instruction

The Network:

PLA is a transformative education nonprofit changing communities across the country by providing a depth of resources not found in the traditional education model.  In addition to serving as one of the country’s best turnaround school operators and successfully launching charter school start-ups, PLA also provides our school communities with a successful, research-based summer learning program (Summer Advantage), a successful Reading and Math Intervention program (Reading and Math Advantage), and a workforce development program (Skilled US) that provides expanded opportunities for our high school graduates, along with the family members of our current staff and students. This menu of programs and services is unique to our network, sets us apart from other organizations, and provides expanded opportunities for our staff through career advancement opportunities and expanded income opportunities.  

The Campus:

Higher Institute of Arts and Technology (HIAT) is the first A-rated charter school located in Merrillville, IN. HIAT serves over 200 students from Kindergarten to 8^th grade. We provide an outstanding educational experience in Arts and Technology. HIAT transitioned into the old S.S Peter & Paul Catholic school located at 5861 Harrison St, Merrillville, IN. At HIAT, we strive and encourage our scholars to reach their maximum potential.

Compensation and benefits:

PLA School Leaders receive a base salary that is competitively aligned to the market. In addition to a base salary, PLA School Leaders receive: 

• Competitive Compensation
• Benefits – Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance
• Monthly professional development opportunities, including participation in our annual Leader Institute
• Opportunities to collaborate and brainstorm with other School Leaders in the network
• Incentive and bonus opportunities

PLA is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.