Instructional Coach - ELA

All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.

• About Memphis Merit Academy
• Memphis Merit Academy Charter School
• is an academically challenging, highly structured, and joyful elementary school in Memphis, TN. Through rigorous academics, high quality instruction, and character development,
• Memphis Merit Academy
• ensures all kindergarten through eighth grade students achieve the academic skills, knowledge, and moral foundation to be firmly on the path to college after matriculating through our school.
• Be a part of the Leadership Team at Memphis Merit Academy
• Memphis Merit Academy Charter School
• is a structured organization and culture that embraces urgency and efficiency and celebrates achievement. To achieve our mission,
• Memphis Merit Academy
• will operate in a fiscally sound, organized, and efficient manner to ensure accountability and to protect every instructional minute.
• Memphis Merit Instructional Coach
• will report directly to the Director of Lower School and Director of Upper School and assists with various projects and tasks to ensure a focused and effective learning environment. We are actively searching for a dynamic person to fill our founding leadership team positions.
• Memphis Merit Instructional Coach
• is strategic, engaging, knowledgeable, and adamant about academic results.

In August 2019,

• Memphis Merit Academy Charter School
• opened its doors to 120 kindergarten and first grade students, and we will grow by 60 students until we reach full capacity of 540 students during the 2027-2028 school year. We are actively building a founding team that shares our belief that with rigorous academics, high quality instruction, and charter development all students are capable of excelling in high school, college, and life.
• Memphis Merit Instructional Coach
• must be passionate, detail oriented, and unrelenting in their belief of all children deserving a high-quality education regardless of their demographics. The Instructional Facilitator cultivates rigorous academics and high quality instruction through strong teacher coaching and development.
• Job Summary

The foundation of academic excellence lies in a school that is strong in rigorous academics, high quality instruction, and character development.

• Memphis Merit Instructional Coach
• is directly responsible for planning a program of study that prepares teachers to meet the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students and creating a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and is developmentally appropriate for the maturity and interest of the students.
• Qualifications
• Memphis Merit Academy
• has launched an urgent search for a committed, resilient, and results-oriented
• Instructional Coach.
• We will consider candidates who :
• Embody the mission, vision, and core values of
• Memphis Merit Academy
• (Respect, Integrity,

Self-Determination, and Excellence) at all times

• Maintain integrity for the organization and the mission of Memphis Merit Academy
• Unwavering belief that there is not a more urgent task than providing an outstanding academic
• Memphis Merit Academy Charter School
• _ _is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status._

and character education to students from urban backgrounds

• Exhibit TEAMWORK and works well within a team of high-performers
• Are results-oriented and goal-driven, critical thinker, problem solver, analytical, and embody a can-do spirit and strong work ethic
• Promote continuous improvement by being open to feedback; are self-reflective and humble
• Excellent verbal, oral, and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making
• Instruction

1. Evaluates curriculum and instructional resources to leverage in our school to help us meet our instructional goals

2. Reviews lesson plans and provides feedback to teachers based on the fulfillment of the requirements of the State Department of Education and Exceptional Children’s Department.

3. Evaluates teacher lessons that reflect accommodations and differentiation for student learning styles.

4. Provides continual feedback to teachers to ensure data-driven decisions via lesson plan feedback and coaching sessions using designated platform

5. Ensures teachers present subject matter according to guidelines established by Tennessee Department of Education, board policies, and administrative regulations.

6. Collaborate with other members of staff for planning and implementing instructional goals, objectives, and best practices according to district requirements.

7. Provide PD to teachers on adapting relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.

8. Assist in selection of instructional materials and staff PD on new material

9. Collaborate with Director of Lower School to analyze academic data for the school to determine ongoing instructional priorities

10. Acts as one of the school administrators in the absence of the , Director of Lower School, and other directors

11. Participates in weekly leadership team meetings providing instructional data insight

12. Collaborate with the DLS on monitoring of academic data schoolwide

13. Secure TEAM evaluation certification via TNCompass

14. Leads, monitors, and supports the schoolwide tutoring initiatives to support Tier I instruction

• Instructional Coaching -
• Student Growth and Teacher Development

1. Coach teachers to plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, assessment, activities, materials, and technology that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned.

2. Work cooperatively with the Director of Lower School to modify curriculum as needed for all students according to guidelines established in ESSA.

3. Assist students in analyzing and improving student methods and habits.

4. Consistently monitor student achievement through formal and informal assessment and use results to plan for instructional delivery, not limited to the selection and creation of assessments.

• Memphis Merit Academy Charter School
• _ _is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status._

5. Assist DoO with operational decisions impacting instruction, as needed

6. Coordinate with any additional instructional coaching staff employed with MMA

7. Build relationships with key vendors and others for the forward movement of the school

• Classroom Management and Organization

1. Coach teachers to create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of the student.

2. Support teachers to manage student behavior and administer discipline according to Board policies, administrative regulations, and follow laws of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) with the assistance of the Director of Lower School.

3. Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct handbook and Procedure Safeguards.

4. Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities

5. Collaborate with the DOO and DLS on the inventory of instructional materials and ordering

• Communication

1. Maintains integrity and the highest level of professionalism with colleagues and community.

2. Maintain a professional relationship with colleagues, students, parents, and community members.

3. Use acceptable communication skills to present information accurately and clearly.

4. Present a positive role model for students, staff, parents, and community members by demonstrating behavior that is professional, ethical, responsible, and aligned with Memphis Merit

Academy Charter School’s Code of Ethics and ESSA.

5. Articulate and provide support for the campus and district mission and goals to parents, colleagues, and community members.

6. Demonstrate awareness of district / community needs and initiate activities to meet identified needs.

7. Demonstrate the use of appropriate and effective techniques for engaging parents and community.

8. Coordinate with the special education department to support providing parents, staff, and admin team with IEPs at Glance and updated goal revisions based off of students’ individual IEP goals.

• Professional Growth and Development

1. Participation in leadership development programming determined by Director of Lower School

2. Completion of TNCompass training for TEAM Evaluation tools

3. Schedule and lead coaching sessions, data team meetings, and schoolwide PD based on observations

4. Conduct formal observations for instructional staff based on rubric and schoolwide procedures

5. Engage in and implement new learning from professional development activities correlated with teacher development needs and with school and state goals.

6. Keep informed of and complies with state, district, and school regulations and policies for classroom teachers.

7. Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.

• Memphis Merit Academy Charter School
• _ _is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status._

8. Monitor and oversee the schoolwide Response to Intervention program

9. Coordinate with special education department about caseload and ESSA

10. Ability to support small groups of students for instructional resources based on data

11. Planning and implementation of school initiatives

12. Participates as a part of the School Improvement Planning process

13. Creates supply list for grade levels as needed by the curriculum

• The aforementioned duties are not exhaustive.
• Required Education
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Tennessee teaching certification required
• A minimum of 5+ years teaching experience required
• Completion of a leadership development program preferred
• Experience working with under-resourced communities, families, and / or students
• Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, and community
• Proven written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management, both internal and external to the district
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Desired Experience
• Demonstrated success in building relationships and trust with leaders, teachers, parents, students, and community
• Demonstrated effective teacher effectiveness with underserved and special populations of students
• Demonstrated knowledge of Common Core State Standards and instructional shifts
• Experience with building test coordination under Memphis Shelby County Schools
• Disclaimer
• AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Memphis Merit Academy Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MMA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

• Memphis Merit Academy Charter School
• _ _is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy or veteran status._

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits :

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute :

• Memphis, TN (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

• Memphis, TN : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person