ABOUT BELL

BELL (Building Educated Leaders for Life) is the largest evidence-based summer learning provider in the United States and a national leader in PK-8th grade out-of-school education.  Founded in 1992, BELL closes the achievement gap in underserved communities through its partnerships with schools, school districts, and other youth-serving organizations to reach 15,000 students annually across the country.

BELL partners design and deploy holistic, scalable summer and afterschool learning experiences utilizing BELL's comprehensive, evidence-based out-of-school-time education solution. Refined and replicated for over 25 years, BELL-powered programs blend rigorous literacy and math instruction with hands-on enrichment, social, emotional development, and community engagement.

BELL strives to make a difference in the lives of children—called BELL scholars—along with their families and teachers.  Standardized tests indicate that BELL scholars consistently gain the equivalent of two months of classroom instruction in literacy and three months in math skills during the summer program.  BELL's summer programs help prevent summer slide, which reverses achievement gains students make during the school year. In addition to academic benefits, BELL scholars experience increases in self-confidence and expectations for the future.

POSITION IMPACT ON THE ORGANIZATION

Instructional Coaches will be responsible for providing individualized support and feedback to classroom teachers and teaching assistants to improve overall instruction in ELA and math and student engagement and achievement. This position is integral to the overall academic quality of the program.

YOUR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

This role attracts and selects candidates to deliver high quality program to BELL’s scholars and BELL’s partners and clients.  The Instructional Coach has three primary responsibilities: 1) Pre-service professional development and ongoing coaching for teachers and teaching assistants; 2) Providing leadership on the implementation of instruction and meeting the academic needs of scholars; 3) Analyzing assessment data to inform instruction and instructional groupings. Specific accountabilities include:

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & COACHING

• Adapt and facilitate professional development for instructional staff on at least the following topics prior to site launch and ongoing as needed:
• Conduct classroom observations to ensure proper implementation of curriculum, instructional practices, and classroom/behavior management
• Provide feedback to staff on instructional practices
• Identify staff learning needs and develop just-in-time, appropriate individualized or group professional development and coaching to meet needs
• Review lesson plans and other instructional support tools, provide timely feedback, and create and maintain “best practice” instructional strategies and resources for staff

LEADERSHIP & RELATIONSHIPS

• Oversee the implementation of instruction, including curriculum implementation, instructional methods and practices, and classroom and behavior management
• Collaborate with members of the Site Leadership Team to ensure a safe, productive, and efficient program for staff and scholars
• Raise issues with Site Leadership Team as appropriate, particularly related to the safety and achievement of scholars
• Monitor scholars’ educational and social progress and make necessary recommendations for adjustments

 PROFICIENCY WITH ASSESSMENTS & USE OF ASSESSMENT DATA

• Review and analyze diagnostic and on-going formal assessment data with teaching staff and develop appropriate instructional groups
• Coach staff on continuing use of assessments and assessment data to adjust instruction and instructional groupings
• Coach and support staff in the implementation of data-driven and differentiated instructional practices in both literacy and mathematics
• Ensure uniformity and timeliness of assessments and family reporting

PARTICIPATE IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with various stakeholders, including scholars, families, and BELL and district colleagues
• Demonstrated knowledge of research-based instructional strategies that engage all students across subject areas (ELA and math)
• Content area expertise in ELA, math or both
• Ability to identify staff learning needs, and design and deliver appropriate individualized or group professional development and coaching to meet needs
• Demonstrated ability to use data to inform student groupings and differentiate instruction
• Strong working knowledge of instructional shifts necessary for alignment to the Common Core State Standards
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and adjust and adapt instructional strategies swiftly given the short duration of summer programs (4 – 6 weeks)
• Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team

 YOU ARE…

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required for this position, with 1-3 years of experience leading/coaching instructional staff. We seek Instructional Coaches that have experience in the urban public school setting.

 In addition to having educational experience, applicants should have:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred
• Previous relevant experience as head or assistant head of instruction
• Previous relevant experience in coaching of instructional staff
• Previous relevant experience designing and delivering individualized and group professional development Experience in the use of technology (computer/internet) for assessment and instruction
• At least 3-5 years working in an urban public school with (ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL/K-8) children, preferably at the host school
• State certification required
• Committed to the goals of the program and approach
• Love and respect for children
• Belief and commitment to BELL’s mission and values

‘OH THE PLACES YOU’LL GO’ …

BELL is committed to creating amazing experiences for its employees—believing that an employee’s satisfaction directly reflects on their ability to make a difference in the lives of BELL Scholars and those who serve them.  We endeavor to consistently and thoughtfully ensure every employee knows the expectations of his/her role, including how his/her successful performance impacts our mission, and the future growth and development opportunities available at BELL.

 ‘Oh the places you can go’ as together we fulfill our mission to transform the academic achievements, self-confidence, and life trajectories of children living in under-resourced communities.

 ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, DISABILITY OR PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS.