Middle School Instructional Coach

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township (MSDWT) is located in the northern section of Indianapolis. It is a dynamic community with broad diversity in cultures, religions, ethnic groups, races, and socioeconomic levels. MSDWT has been an educational leader in Indiana for the last seventy years.

Our mission is to nurture our students into tomorrow's leaders by cultivating learning environments that ignite innovation, amplify diverse and critical thinking, and inspire growth and achievement.

JOB DETAILS

JOB EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrates leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback
• Possesses strong pedagogical knowledge and experience with instruction and assessment
• Shows a proven ability to work cooperatively and effectively with colleagues, including the ability to create and nurture a professional community of adult learners
• Exhibits a proven ability in using student-level data to guide instructional decisions with the ability to teach others to do the same
• Significant understanding of middle school pedagogy including culturally responsive teaching, classroom management, and professional learning communities
• Ability to differentiate instruction for a diverse student population (i.e. ENL, High Ability, struggling students); co-plan with and model differentiation for teachers; targeted expertise in facilitating small group instruction
• Displays excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to work positively with others
• Flexible schedule: some training sessions may occur outside of typically contracted hours and days in order to meet teacher schedules
• Strong work ethic, self-directed, and self-motivated

• Partner with Department Chairs and teachers to analyze current reality, set goals, identify, model, and explain teaching strategies to reach goals, and provide support until the goals are met.
• Embody Jim Knight's Partnership Principles in coaching interactions to build trusting relationships with teachers, Department Chairs, schools, and system leaders
• Dedicate at least 60% of work time partnering with Department Chairs and teachers in student-focused Impact Cycles
• Share exceptional levels of instructional expertise with Department Chairs and teachers as appropriate, but do so dialogically as a partner, not as an evaluator
• Model lessons that demonstrate effective teaching methods
• Co-plan and co-teach to support differentiated instruction
• Model ongoing curiosity and inquiry into educational trends and share instructional strategies, processes, and research through rich, collegial conversations about instruction and assessment
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters and remains responsive to the limitations of teachers' classrooms

• Take an active role in program evaluation, material adoption, and implementation for middle school
• Base instructional guidance on Indiana Academic Standards and district curriculum maps/pacing guides to analyze student strengths and target areas for improvement
• Provide direction and coordination for how the curriculum is taught consistent with district strategic plan, vertical articulation, and recognized high-yield instructional practices
• Support the implementation of inclusionary practices in general education classrooms
• Use, analyze, and reflect on formative assessment data to improve teaching and learning
• Establish a risk and blame-free environment for all stakeholders to engage in conversations around data
• Build the capacity of Department Chairs and classroom teachers to build quality assessments and the utilization of that data to drive differentiated instruction

Professional Development

• Co-plan and facilitate building and district level professional development
• Build strong relationships with educators within and beyond MSDWT
• Stay current in relevant research, theory, and practice
• Design and facilitate job-embedded professional development based on the diverse needs of educators
• Attend PLCs to assist with data analysis, curriculum alignment, instructional strategies, and assessment design

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Bill Pitcock, Principal

bpitcock@msdwt.k12.in.us

Robin Conti, Secondary Curriculum Coordinator

rconti@msdwt.k12.in.us

The Metropolitan School District of Washington Township is an equal opportunity/equal access employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all applicable Federal and Indiana State laws, regulations, and executive orders in its programs and activities. Washington Township does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and veteran's status.