Instructional Coach for the 2023-2024 School Year

Location: South Mountain

Job Type: Full-time, Contract

Salary Range: $52,000- $57,000 per year

About Us

Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale and South Mountain communities. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment. As a Leader in Me School, our students begin learning and implementing leadership principles in Kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career. At Sun Valley Academy, we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment.

About You Our New SVA Team Member!

You are a nurturing health care provider who is looking to grow your career with an expanding organization. You are a talented team player who loves working with students. You enjoy making a difference in the lives of children and you thrive in a fast-paced environment! Not only are you a highly qualified, motivated, self-starter; you will work well with others, seek solutions to challenges, and provide a loving and warm environment for our students.

What We Offer You

At SVA, we offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a warm and loving environment, opportunities to lead after school clubs and programs, and future growth opportunities.

How You Will Make a Difference at Sun Valley Academy

As the Instructional Coach, you will increase student academic achievement by providing support and coaching for teachers. We are seeking candidates who are reliable and punctual, in order to provide continuity and stability in the classroom and that demonstrate personal values to students in everyday settings. Job duties and responsibilities including but not limited to the following:

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Model lessons in classrooms on a daily/weekly basis
• Support the instructional development of all teachers in understanding the curriculum and varied assessments, the Framework for Teaching, and data analysis
• Build strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other coaches
• Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with initiatives and recognized best instructional practices
• Create an articulated schedule with building administration
• Provide technical support to collaborative teams within buildings
• Assist teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning, including new resources
• Support teachers and administrators in using data to improve instruction on all levels
• Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students
• Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teacher's professional growth and students' success
• Develop staff members' knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs
• Develop coaching plans for teachers to ensure student improvement
• Utilize Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice
• Contribute to the development systems and structures to improve teacher practice within school
• Ability to work collaboratively with Director of Curriculum & Instruction and Curriculum & Instruction team
• Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education or related subject required
• Minimum five (5) years' experience teaching, with a demonstrated record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have the greatest needs
• Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Arizona Teaching Certification or Reciprocal Out-of-State Certification

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Education or related subject required preferred
• Proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions
• Strong pedagogical knowledge and content expertise
• Demonstrated teacher leadership
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Mental and Physical Requirements:

• Capable of managing multiple tasks
• Ability to remain seated for extended periods of time
• Possess prioritization and organization skills
• Communicate effectively within all levels of the organization
• Skilled at working alone or in a team environment
• Ability to reach, stoop, bend, pull and occasionally carry up to 20 pounds

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Sun Valley Academy provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Sun Valley offers competitive salary, full medical benefits and a 401K retirement program. We are a warm, caring, supportive environment where all team members work hard to give our students the best possible academic outcomes.

BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESS

To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.

ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.

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https://sunvalleyacademy.isolvedhire.com/jobs/