Job description

We light the way, so our scholars can lead their lives. We offer a K-12 education that equips scholars with the life-ready skills and academic proficiency they need to thrive in the college or career of their choosing. We partner with parents to create a nurturing and consistent environment where our scholars can risk self-discovery. We embrace their diverse backgrounds, academic abilities, and passions, so each of our scholars can graduate confident in who they are and ready to pursue a purposeful life.

Looking for courageous and mission-driven individuals who inspire all scholars to see and realize their own brilliance and limitless potential.

If you are wondering if you should apply and if NWILCS is the place for you, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us throughout the interview process.

What NWILCS Can Offer You:

• A strong organizational culture, focused on our mission of preparing all scholars for four-year colleges and beyond.
• A community that is committed to building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization.
• An academic coach who provides consistent, relevant, and individualized feedback based on in-class observations.
• The opportunity to grow as a professional and advance to leadership roles in the organization such as grade level lead, instructional coach, culture dean, and other leadership opportunities.
• A school with a strong commitment to community and family engagement.
• Leadership teams that are supportive, reflective and seek out teacher voice and feedback.

Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter Schools is currently an Instructional Coach to join us for the 23-24 School Year!

SUMMARY: The Instructional Coach will provide support for implementation of NWILCS’s academic vision and framework. The Instructional Coach is an instructional leader that will support teachers by building teacher capacity and increasing academic outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Other duties may be assigned.
• Uses effective communication strategies to partner and work with adults.
• Offers instructional support by gathering data, modeling teaching strategies, observing instruction, providing feedback, and coaching teachers in order to develop and meet the needs of all learners.
• Supports state standards, district curriculum, instruction, and assessments.
• Plans, delivers, and supports professional learning with individuals/groups of teachers.
• Support educators directly using a coaching model that focuses on co-planning, modeling, co-teaching, data analysis, and feedback.
• Helps gather materials and finds resources to support the classroom environment and instruction.
• Assists teachers with assessment and data-related activities, such as data collection/analysis and examination of student work.
• Models/teaches/co-teaches lessons to support classroom instruction
• Designs and uses a variety of active teaching and learning strategies to improve student performance.
• Facilitates collaboration and professional growth for instructional personnel.
• Assists with classroom management through relationship building
• Participates and collaborates with school and district leadership
• Assumes personal responsibility to remain current in best practices and research through independent study and growth mindset
• Meets regularly with site school leadership team to plan, support, and develop instructional staff
• Update and maintain accurate records including coaching log to monitor progress and effectiveness
• Monitor progress and effectiveness of professional learning and instructional coaching; recommend and implement strategies to maximize effectiveness.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and abilities to work as a member of a collaborative team.
• Support with MTSS framework and implementation
• Maintains consistent and punctual attendance.
• Performs other duties assigned by supervisor or administrator.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Gary, IN 46406: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching License? (Required)

Work Location: In person

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