ELA Instructional Coach

About Aspire:
Aspire Public Schools operates 40 high-performing, college-preparatory public charter schools serving 16,000 students in underserved communities across California and in Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1998, Aspire is one of the nation’s largest open-enrollment public charter school systems serving predominantly low-income students, and delivering a rigorous College for Certain education to students in grades K-12.

Our promise at Aspire Public Schools is that every child receives a high-quality education to prepare them for success in college, career and life. Every day, our community of students, parents, teachers and staff come together to learn and grow so that every child’s aspirations are within reach.

The Opportunity:
Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. As a site based Instructional Coach at Aspire, you will serve as resource for the implementation of the educational program for Aspire Public Schools. Provides training and support for teachers on site. Upholds the mission and values established by Aspire Public Schools.

• Work with assigned teachers to identify needed skills/techniques
• Conduct demonstration lessons, hold mini-workshops and professional book clubs, and provide summer training.
• Share written materials and organizational techniques.
• Keep up-to-date on educational research and best practices.
• Work closely with the principal to identify needed resources (i.e. consultants, curriculum materials).
• Facilitate team meetings.
• Support teachers who are applying for National Board Certification.
• Monitor the replication of the Aspire educational program.
• Evangelize the Aspire mission.
• Provide constructive feedback to Aspire.
• Participate in the designing and redesigning of the Aspire educational program.
• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards,policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

• Strong organization skills
• Strong data analysis skills
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to work well with colleagues
• Strong communication and community-building skills
• Outstanding training and presentation abilities
• Deep knowledge of curriculum development and program design
• Record of success in developing teachers
• Experience in performance assessment
• Strong problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment; flexible, able to work autonomously as well as take direction as needed
• Bachelor's Degree; Masters preferred
• CA Single Subject Teaching Credential
• 5+ years teaching and administrative experience
• Proficiency with MS Office and Edusoft

Compensation:
Aspire offers its full-time employees a competitive salary and benefits for full-time teammates, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage on select plans, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.