Require Teacher Expert: Academy Coach in USA

Job title: Teacher Expert: Academy Coach

Company: Alaska Teacher Placement

Job description: The Academy Coach serves as the liaison for faculty, students, families, business partners, and community and Anchorage School District leadership to develop and sustain college and career academies for all stakeholders. This position may have a flexible work calendar, and as such may be required to work during summer, winter, or spring breaks as directed by the supervisor(s). Equivalent time off during the regular school year will be mutually agreed upon by the employee and supervisor(s). The coach reports to and is evaluated by both the site principal and appropriate central office staff.



This position requires a valid Alaska educator certificate. The number of work days is based upon the AEA negotiated pay scale. Information on the pay scale can be found online on our . Positions that are 0.50 FTE to 1.0 FTE are associated with the Alaska Teachers? Retirement System (TRS), positions that are 0.40 to 0.49 FTE are associated with the Alaska Employees? Retirement System (PERS). Positions that are 0.39 FTE or less are not eligible for state retirement benefits.



Job Requirements

The following are required: * A valid Alaska initial, professional, or master teaching certificate.

• Experience in leadership positions within the business community and/or a school setting.


• Three or more years of successful high school teaching.

The following are preferred: * Evidence of the following skills and abilities:

• Commitment to working with students, professionals, and community members in a multicultural setting


• Commitment to continuous reflection and improvement


• Demonstrated leadership qualities and strong interpersonal skills, including giving and receiving constructive feedback


• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with teachers and administrators


• Experience in development, preparation, and presentation of professional development in a variety of formats


• Experience in adult learning theory, and/or coaching, and mentoring scenarios


• Experience using district, student, and site level data to select, implement, and differentiate instruction designed to meet individual student needs


• Knowledge and experience of research, best practices in instructional design, differentiating instruction, and current educational trends


• Strong background in event coordination

Essential Job Functions

Change Agent * Purpose: To engage instructional staff in collaborative reflection and problem solving about the academy model.

• Description: The coach helps instructional staff practice what they learn from professional development and transfer/synthesize their learning by co-planning, supporting, and brainstorming ways to utilize the information. The role of the coach helps facilitate the following:


• Fostering a safe, trusting, positive environment


• Guidance of school-based professional development


• Sharing of alternatives and refinements for instructional practices


• Coordination and implementation of advisory boards


• Communication of academy information with media and ASD Communications


• Coordination of job shadowing, student internships, teacher externships, guest speakers, field trips, and other experiential learning experiences


• Service as the point person for The Academies Ambassadors Program


• Facilitation of the organization and implementation of Academy Showcases/Open Houses


• Service as liaison for faculty and leadership in the schools to develop and sustain academies


• Service as liaison with schools and the district CCL/Academies office

Academy Coach * Purpose: To facilitate conversations using data-based decision making.

• Description: A coach analyzes data at all levels to facilitate data conversations with instructional staff. The coach supports instructional staff and administrators in using data to improve instruction. The role of the coach helps facilitate the following:


• Service as the contact person for business and community engagement


• Attendance of quarterly partnership council meetings and other meetings for networking and partnerships


• Service on master scheduling team which develops and updates scheduling of students for proper placement and purity in academies


• Service on school leadership team to align Academy district initiatives with the School Improvement Plan


• Responsibility for organizing and facilitating the implementation of Academy grand openings, open houses, and all other visits from community and business partners


• Maintenance of records of all community interactions and partnerships


• Service as the point of contact to build relationships with business and community stakeholders


• Assistance in development, training, and implementation of advisory boards for each school academy


• Support of job shadowing, student internships, teacher externships, guest speakers, field trips, and other experiential learning opportunities


• Service on school leadership teams to align district initiatives with the School Improvement Plan


• Attendance of Academy coach meetings


• Attendance of Academy team meetings as needed to provide support for implementation of reform initiatives


• Work with administration and school counselors to ensure delivery of an advisor/advisee program for all grade levels


• Coordination and support of Problem Based Learning experiences and integrated curricula with academy teams to impact student achievement

Instruction and Data Support * Description: The coach supports instructional staff by helping with the why, what, and how of teaching and balances the continuum of coaching interactions?consulting, collaborating, and coaching. The role of the coach helps facilitate the following:

• Working with staff in collaborating, co-planning, modeling, and debriefing with constructive feedback:


• Meets with academy coaches from other schools in the professional learning community


• Promotes and participates in professional learning communities within the school as needed to support teachers in developing and implementing Problem Based Learning experiences for students


• Designs and facilitates professional learning related to academy development (authentic teaching, design, etc.)


• Maintains community investment data for business and community involvement


• Analyzes and communicates academy data


• Promotes and educates key stakeholders on the National Standards of Practice for Academies (NSOP), including documentation of mastery of the NSOP

Physical /Mental Demands

The physical demands of this job require frequent standing, walking, sitting, speaking and hearing. Specific visual abilities are also required. The employee is regularly required to reach with his/her hands and arms and occasionally lift items weighing less than 40 lbs. Additionally, the employee must be able to understand vague and implicit instructions, be able to readily recall facts and details, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure. The employee must have the ability to effectively manage the stress of working with students, parents, and other employees representing diverse cultures, personalities, and work styles in a dynamic work environment.



The Anchorage School District is committed to providing reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all individuals with a qualified physical or mental disability.



Work Environment

Work is performed in a professional environment with a wide variety of individuals having differing functions, personalities and abilities, including working with diverse groups of people in a variety of different settings.



While performing the duties of this job the employee may be regularly exposed to a video display. The employee may be exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.



Additional Job Information

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job related duties as requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.



Anchorage School District (ASD) employees must possess the ability to read and write in English. This also includes the ability to communicate in English with school staff, co-workers, and the public; as well as have the ability to comprehend and carry out oral and written directions and understand and follow English instructions and written documents.



Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a satisfactory criminal background check. For certificated positions, this is in addition to the background check conducted through the certification process with the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).



This position may be required to work in ASD facilities on the military installations (JBER). Please visit the government for additional information.



The Anchorage School District is an equal employment opportunity employer.



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