Instructional Coach

GEO Next Generation Academy-Indianapolis is a school within the GEO Academies network. All GEO-powered public charter schools are high academic growth schools and feature a unique K-14 model–full-day kindergarten through two years of college. 

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: 

An Instructional Coach is required to perform the following duties:

• Be willing to teach up to 3 class periods of core subjects
• Develop an exemplary academic improvement plan based on research-based strategies that will support student achievement in the identified areas of need as revealed from a thorough analysis of student and teacher performance data; provide adequate modeling and follow-up to ensure proper implementation of strategies
• Participate in the implementation of the teacher support and development system, including weekly professional learning and data team meetings
• Observe and provide peer assistance and coaching toward meeting teacher’s Individual Growth Plan goals
• Evaluate teacher performance using the school’s developed Performance Evaluation process and conduct follow-up teacher conferences
• Communicate teacher performance to the principal, highlighting teachers in need of coaching due to insufficient performance; assist the principal in the development of individual growth plans for teachers that have received poor performance ratings and/or student growth results 
• Continuously analyze results of assignments, standardized assessments, and other data points in order to develop targeted      interventions to ensure the academic success of all students
• Provide leadership in facilitating group processes, including consensus building and conflict resolution
• Communicate and collaborate with teachers and school administrators
• Attend all required staff meetings
• Participate in staff development opportunities
• Willing to perform other duties when asked by supervisor. 
• Dress professionally and uphold all school policies

REPORTS TO/TERM: 

Principal and Administrative Team

10-month school calendar with 10 additional days during the summer break

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A master’s degree or higher in relevant academic discipline
• Valid Indiana Teaching License in Elementary or Secondary Education
• At least 5 years of successful teaching as measured by performance evaluations
• Core Knowledge Experience
• Experience with Blended Learning
• Excellent communication skills and understanding of how to facilitate growth 
• Student data that illustrates the teacher’s ability to increase student achievement through utilizing specific instructional interventions
• Strong technical skills, particularly in integrating technology in the classroom to drive academic achievement
• Demonstrated volunteer or community service