Academy - Interim Instructional Coach, Lower School

We are looking for an instructional leader who is innovative, self-motivated, and passionate to join our Lipscomb Academy family. Strong educators in instructional practice, data analysis and experience leading professional learning communities are preferred. We offer a Christ-centered environment where teachers are treated as the incredible professionals they are. Be a part of something bigger than yourself where anything is possible. You belong here.

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Leadership experience with leading professional learning communities
• Ability to triangulate data to analyze and personalize instruction to meet students needs.
• Patience, creativity, optimism, resilience and adaptability.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various school constituents.
• Proficient technology skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Well-versed in educational best practices for teaching elementary school children.
• Knowledge of the coaching role

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes class and grade level data for the purpose of sharing information with teachers and making informed decisions relative to instructional practices.
• Assesses skills and needs (both initially and ongoing) of teachers and students within an SEED & Lower school setting for the purpose of determining the kinds of professional development and strategies needed to bring about student achievement and growth.
• Use appropriate technology in support of the curriculum.
• Plan with teachers to help them learn and grow professionally to best support the unique needs of our students.
• Leads and participates in ongoing job-embedded professional development (e.g. meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information related to math and ELA content knowledge, pedagogy, and coaching.
• Supports teachers to ensure small group activates are rigorous, differentiated, and aligned to standards.
• With the administration and grade level teams, plan and support new initiatives to promote academic excellence.
• Research and develop new curriculum topics.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Mentor and coach SEED & Lower School teachers for the purpose of building capacity to teach and improving instruction.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree