Overview
The Lead Educational Support Coach is an education expert in literacy or numeracy who is unrelentingly committed to achieving positive and equitable outcomes for students. They participate in leadership and day-to-day implementation of the Reading Corps and Math Corps programs. The Lead Coaching Specialist provides on-site technical supervision and coaching to participating schools, leads data-based decision making to maximize the impact of the program, and ensures fidelity to the program models. Alongside Program Managers and Recruiters, Coaching Specialists facilitate positive relationships with partnering sites by advocating for the most effective implementation of Reading Corps and/or Math Corps programming to maximize positive and equitable student outcomes. This position may also serve as a peer-mentor and lead professional development for other Coaching Specialists and provide leadership, direction, and professional development to Coaching Specialists as requested. Finally, the Lead Coaching Specialist will lead execution of program innovation and collaborate with other Lead Coaching Specialists and Learning and Training Content Directors to identify and implement innovative approaches to our service delivery model.
Responsibilities
Technical Literacy and/or Math Support and Coaching
- Provide technical supervision and support to a cohort of members at assigned schools to ensure the Reading Corps and/or Math Corps model is delivered with fidelity and students make adequate progress
- Provide coaching support to tutors and Internal Coaches to maintain high levels of fidelity to the Reading Corps and/or Math Corps model
- Review program data regularly to ensure consistent implementation (e.g. students served, tutoring minutes) and monitor student progress
- Facilitate and/or participate in data-decision making teams at the site to review data and plan for interventions that best meet the literacy and numeracy needs of students
- Collaborate with school staff to identify and prioritize students to receive targeted supplemental intervention from Reading Corps and Math Corps tutors
- Monitor and ensure the completeness and accuracy of student data in the Reading Corps or Math Corps online data management systems
- Maximize the impact of the program by supporting school staff and administrators’ understanding of the program’s purpose, strategically utilizing tutoring resources and data to supplement other school-based services, and sharing data clearly and accurately
- Actively problem-solve to balance fidelity of the model with fit to the site needs and environmental constraints to maximize student outcomes
- Incorporate Internal Coach, tutor, and student voices in coaching and tutoring sessions to maximize student engagement and success
- Create an exceptional service experience for tutors, striving to retain a high rate of retention
Site Partnerships
- As a part of regional programs teams, collaborate closely with Program Managers and Recruiters to facilitate positive relationships with partnering sites by sharing program data regularly, supporting Internal Coaches and tutors to maximize tutor performance, and effectively implementing program models to maximize positive and equitable student outcomes
- Develop and maintain productive partnerships with sites, including principals, superintendents, tutors, teaching staff and Internal Coaches, and other school-based partners by advocating for the impact of the program with supporting evidence and data
- Work closely with all partners to ensure open, effective communication and a clear understanding of the program model and site-specific program data to maximize successful implementation of the model with strong and equitable student outcomes
- Conduct in person site visits at least monthly (regional travel required)
- Inspire program advocacy in school leaders by sharing data in accurate, accessible ways that maximize program impact and efficacy
- Build site capacity to manage the programs by developing long-term relationships with stakeholders to promote systems change and build school and/or district level advocates by effectively sharing student outcome data and program impact
- Co-facilitate new site onboarding with colleagues at new schools to educate teachers and staff about the model and the program impact, outline expectations and define roles, as needed
Member Retention and Engagement
- Support Member retention, striving to reach 100% for the assigned cohort during the service year. Activities may include, but are not limited to providing individualized equitable support, assisting with member accommodation plans, collaborating with program colleagues on engagement activities such as Corps Days and Days of Service.
- Support Member recruitment and retention, including but not limited to participating in informational sessions for new tutors and applicants, supporting the member accommodation process, participating in tutor interviews alongside recruiters, and participating in community outreach activities
- Support new member onboarding, including but not limited to presenting Reading Corps and Math Corps programs, supporting member training
Program Implementation Leadership Responsibilities
- Provide education content expertise in the strategic leadership and growth of Reading Corps and Math Corps programs
- Collaborate with the Learning and Training Directors to ensure all Reading Corps and Math Corps tutors and Internal Coaches receive required training following standard protocols
- Collaborate with Learning and Training Directors to create and revise training materials for tutors and coaches
- Work collaboratively with Lead Coaching Specialists and Learning and Training Content Directors to enhance core components of the models as well as support scaling of new pilot innovations.
- Ensure the broader Coaching Specialist team implements the model as designed through coaching observations and feedback, and regular meetings
- Work collaboratively with other Lead Coaching Specialists and the Learning and Training Content Directors, review program-wide data regularly to ensure consistent implementation across the Coaching Specialist team
- Utilize unique data sets for interactions with a variety of partners: school administrators, Internal Coaches, AmeriCorps Members, and a range of Ampact staff
- Actively participate in district partnerships, philanthropic or legislative educational site visits, implementation meetings, presentations about the program, the school selection process, etc.
- Engage in a continuous process of identifying barriers or critical issues in achieving effective implementation the program models and collaborate on innovative approaches to the service delivery model.
Training and Professional Development
- Deliver training to tutors and school site internal coaches participating in Reading Corps and/or Math Corps as requested
- Support the Learning and Training Directors to ensure all Reading Corps and/or Math Corps tutors and school site internal coaches receive the required training following the standard Reading Corps protocols
- Design and deliver training and professional development for special populations (e.g., Coaching Specialists, Lead Tutors, Volunteer programs) as requested
- Perform special projects or assignments as assigned with respect to coaching, training, program development and continuous improvement of program models and supporting materials
- Support the training and professional development of other coaching staff by supporting a standardized onboarding plan for new coaching staff, providing ongoing facilitated discussions and professional development sessions
- Facilitate professional development for other Coaching Specialists including content related to literacy, numeracy, student engagement, and diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Collaborate effectively with Sr. Managers and Learning and Training Directors regarding implementation realities and professional development needs
Qualifications
Minimum Education
- Master’s degree and licensure in education, educational psychology, special education or a related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience coaching with Ampact or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in primary or secondary educational settings, including an understanding of how schools allocate resources and roles typically filled by school staff.
- Interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships, solve problems, and mediate conflict.
- Demonstrated commitment to educational equity and cultural competency.
- Commitment to supporting all members and service recipients enrolled in our programs.
- Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people.
- Commitment to develop equity skills and cultural competence of self and others.
- Knowledge of implicit bias and the impact of systemic racism on educational outcomes.
- Knowledge of and experience in literacy or numeracy data and assessments to inform instructional programming, such as using general outcomes measures and curriculum-based measurement.
- Exceptional relationship building and consultation skills related to assessment and intervention, including the ability to model; observe and provide corrective feedback; ask questions to solve challenges; exercise sound judgment; communicate effectively with individuals, teams, and administrators.
- Knowledge of and experience in working within Multi-tiered Systems of Support or other data-based decision-making models to support students.
- Experience facilitating adult learners through training, coaching, supervision, and observation.
- Success navigating situations that require high emotional intelligence, with an emphasis on self-awareness.
Other Qualifications
- Understands requirements of Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Committed to results for students and constant drive to improve student outcomes equitably.
- Experience working in the area of social justice.
- Preferred qualification: Elementary teaching license, held for at least three years, may be current or expired.
- Preferred qualification: Minimum of three years as a teacher of record.
Physical Requirements
Ampact is committed to compliance with the Minnesota Human Rights Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make reasonable accommodations as possible to enable employees to perform the essential function of their positions.
This position requires the ability to:
- Travel locally, statewide, and to Minneapolis, MN as needed to attend meetings
- Communicate effectively with people/groups in multiple settings within and outside the organization
- Effectively utilize existing and emerging technology to achieve required results
- Transporting of moderately heavy objects up to 25 pounds
EEOC
Ampact will not discriminate for or against any AmeriCorps service member or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, marital or parental status, familial status, military service, or any other category protected by law. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.