Crescent Academy is currently hiring for an Instructional Coach K-2.  Must have a Michigan Teacher Certification.

FULL TIME: Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with a low employee contribution. Life, ADD, STD, and LTD paid by 100% by the employer! 401K plan. 

Crescent Academy believes in the whole child approach which means that academy staff assists students and their families in bettering their outcomes by creating a college bound culture that expects and teaches strong character, academic achievement, and civic engagement. Students from all cultural backgrounds and all walks of life attend Crescent Academy.  Crescent Academy serves over 1,200 students at grade level PreK-12th. 

Purpose: The Instructional Coach, having both content and instructional expertise, will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. The Instructional Coach will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding about researched-based effective instruction for teachers. In order to meet this purpose, the Instructional Coach will provide personalized, 1:1 support based on the goals and identified needs of individual teachers. 

Qualifications: 

1) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university 

2) Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. 

3) Current Michigan Teacher Certification 

4) Demonstrated knowledge of Michigan content standards. 

5) Experience in researched-based instructional practices. 

6) Desire to continue career improvement. 

7) Previous coaching or teacher leadership experience 

8) Deep knowledge of and experience in: 

a) Instructional strategies b) Conditions of Learning c) Assessment driven instruction (teaching/learning process) 

9) Effective communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills for building an environment with a common instructional focus, promoting initiatives, and conveying expectations 

10) Ability to design and deliver quality professional development for teachers 11) Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills 

12) Demonstrated ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing 13) Demonstrated strength in organization, communication skills and efficiency in meeting deadlines 

14) Demonstrated ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team 

15) Demonstrated interest and engagement in professional learning and reflection 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Advanced degree from an accredited college/university 
• Eight or more years teaching experience 
• Deep knowledge of reading, writing, literacy development, and/or math Essential Functions: 
• Support the philosophy and vision of Crescent Academy School District 
• Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement. 
• Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators. 
• Communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance. 
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. 
• Provide individualized, classroom-based coaching with participants to support them in implementing good instructional practices. 

General Responsibilities: 

1) Consult frequently with classroom teachers on matters relating to instruction 

2) Design interventions and write lesson plans 

3) Provide support in analyzing student assessment data. 

4) Assist teachers with designing instructional decisions based on assessment data when requested. 

5) Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested. 

6) Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies. 

7) Assist teachers in creating materials that are in alignment with curriculum. 

8) Provide teachers resources related to instruction and curriculum. 

9) Provide assistance in researching instructional and/or curriculum issues. 

10) Model effective, differentiated instruction when requested. 

11) Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers. 

12) Encourage ongoing professional growth for all teachers. 

13) Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning. 

14) Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals. 

15) Assist with development of district curriculum, instruction and assessments. 

16) Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers. 

17) Possess an understanding of when to contact administrators regarding issues of safety/ethics involving students in classrooms being observed. 

18) Perform duties as assigned by the Principal and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. 

19) Participate fully in professional development for coaches 

20) Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum and assessments. 

21) Work collaboratively and collegially with other Instructional Coaches and the Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction. 

22) Familiar with RTI, MTSS and tiered instruction 

23) Teach remedial reading as needed 

24) Work with the classroom teacher and district personnel to coordinate reading or math instruction to meet the individual needs of students.

To learn more about Crescent Academy, please visit our website at http://www.crescentacademycharterschool.com/.