Instructional Coach
Description
The Director of Academics-ACI is responsible for four primary roles as a member of the SESI Schools ACI Team* (Assessment, Curriculum, & Instruction). The goal of the SESI Schools ACI Team is to create MODEL programs company-wide based on evidence-based research for assessment, curriculum, and instruction. The Director of Academics reports to the Senior Vice-President of Academics. Regional Vice-Presidents and Regional Directors work in coordination with the Director of Academics to determine priorities for individual schools.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Evaluate use of specific programs, materials, and methodologies utilized by according to a three-tiered system defined by student need and make recommendations for additional materials.
- Support schools in the implementation of all ACI initiatives through consultation, collaboration, and delivery of professional development
- Support schools in the development of the Individual School Plan (ISP); monitor progress towards stated goals; and obtain resources to assist schools in achieving the goals.
- Coach school leaders, teachers, and assistant teachers on effective strategies to implement in the school setting.
In addition to acting in this capacity, the Director of Academics conducts regular on-site school visits to provide guidance on a variety of resources and ensure quality control and implementation.
Other Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement professional development accord to region, school, and individual needs.
- Attend all meetings for The ACI & BEST Directors Team.
- Assist schools in analyzing all assessment data and collaborate with school teams to make instructional decisions based on data.
- Collaborate with school teams to analyze and improve outcomes.
- Participate in scheduled EQI/ACI team calls, as appropriate.
- Utilize Educational Quality Index (EQI) data to identify ACI priorities for each school.
- Complete weekly log of school contacts and submit to SVP Academics by COB each Friday.
- Collaborate with Senior Vice-President Academics, Director of Educational Technology, and Director of Quality Assurance, as needed, to make data-based decisions and select appropriate interventions.
- Conduct ACI “Boot Camps” regionally and participate in centralized ACI training as new initiatives (e. g. High Leverage Practices) are introduced to all schools.
- Participate in weekly ACI & BEST Director Team calls.
- Develop Measurement by Objectives (MBOs) each year based on ACI outcome measures; review quarterly.
PBIS Responsibilities:
- Participate in PBIS/CASE behavioral training provided by SVP Behavior and/or other members of the CASE team.
- Support and coach teachers on PBIS/CASE strategies as part of ACI training.
- Model and utilize CASE strategies and language (as appropriate) while in the classroom setting.
- Participate in regularly scheduled coaching sessions with SVP Behavior on a basis during ACI Team meetings as needed.
- Note areas of concern regarding PBIS/CASE implementation and take those concerns to the director for follow-up and possible discussion at ACI Directors meeting.
Candidate Qualifications:
- Possess a working knowledge of the SESI ACI Model & Process including 4-Step Student Plans, IEP tracking, and Daily Plans or a working knowledge of backward design lesson planning, standards-based assessment practices, and curriculum development and implementation
- Have a minimum of one year teaching or leadership experience with SESI or a minimum of two years teaching or leadership experience in a school setting serving special education students in grades K-12
- Possess a valid California Special Education credential
- Proficient in the use of our technology programs and systems (e.g. ABLE, i-Ready, IXL, etc.).
- Currently meeting or exceeding expectations on most recent formal observation, if currently in a teaching position.
- Possess excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Be coachable and willing to learn from other members of the ACI team.
- Willing and able to travel among schools on a regular basis.
- Instructional coaching and leadership experience and training, highly preferred