Instructional Coach/Academic Interventionist (SY25-26)

KIPP Minnesota Overview

KIPP Minnesota Public Schools is one of 28 regional locations in a national network of high-performing college-preparatory schools across the nation. KIPP Minnesota was established in 2008, serving grades Kindergarten through 8th on our North Star campus in Minneapolis. KIPP MN's vision is that every child grows up to create the future they want for themselves and their communities. Our mission is, together with families and communities, we create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choose —college, career, and beyond—so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As academics are essential drivers in our schools, the focus on Minnesota State Standards and the development of aligned regional curriculum, instruction, and assessments will be primary functions of the Instructional Coach/Academic Interventionist. The position is responsible for supporting student achievement with special attention to Tier II and III instruction, and individual or small group instruction to students who are struggling academically. This Instructional Coach/Academic Interventionist is responsible for monitoring, reporting, communicating student progress and performance, and collaborating with general education staff. In addition, the position will assist School Leadership by supporting the school’s communities of practice and professional learning to ensure a standard of excellence and impact.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Academic Vision Setting, Strategic Planning, Scaling Implementation

  • Provides input for program development 

  • Supports the implementation of assessment tools and data management systems

  • Attends the appropriate training to improve knowledge and skills 

  • Provides staff development opportunities 

  • Uses data to provide instruction to students and to bring their skills to grade level 

  • Collaborates with teachers, administration, and families to help identify best practices for individual and small groups of students 

  • Collaborates with teachers and other instructional staff to support teachers in implementing best classroom instructional practices. 

  • Uses identified research-based interventions focused specifically on individual student needs

• Coaching Cycle Management, Development, and Support

  • Lead the instructional coaching model for the school

  • Participates in meetings with teachers, administration, and families to discuss student placement and progress

  • Provides high-quality coaching to academic staff individually and in small groups

• Strength of Teaching and Learning

  • Ensure that curricula are aligned to state and college readiness standards, are vertically aligned, and are made accessible to teachers, allowing for efficient and effective pacing, sequencing, and lesson planning

  • Oversee student learning data acquisition and analysis, ensuring schools have access and training to effectively utilize the data to increase and enrich student learning

  • Review assessment tools on a regular and ongoing basis and analyze performance for effectiveness in improving student achievement

  • Collaborate with other members of the school and regional leadership team to ensure high-quality implementation of the school’s educational design, including school culture, standards, assessments, and instructional guidelines

  • Oversee teacher development, including working collaboratively with the School Leader to provide support surrounding the instructional staff evaluation process

• Other

  • Required to assist and report a minimum of 20 hours per school year to work events held in the evenings and/or weekends. These events include student recruitment canvassing, home visits, community events, etc

  • Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with faculty, students, and parents

  • Maintains confidentiality

  • Demonstrates professional behavior

  • Participates in the arrival and dismissal of students daily with assigned tasks and responsibilities

  • Performs bus duties for the safety of students daily with assigned tasks and responsibilities

  • Monitors hallways between classroom duties to establish safety and clear expectations of student behaviors in the hallways

DESIRED EXPERIENCE 

Required 

• B.A/ B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution or related field

• Minnesota State certification in teaching appropriate subject areas. Applicants holding the following credentials by August 31 are welcome to apply. We will work with applicants whose license is in process.

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

• Highly organized and punctual

• Customer-focused approach

• A high degree of flexibility

• Demonstrated ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with using technology in teaching and learning

• Skill in using positive, constructive disciplinary approaches

• Familiarity with current teaching/ learning theories;

• The commitment to driving cultural relevance, diversity, equity and inclusion, and a sense of belonging in a homogeneous community.

Highly Preferred 

• Experience working in historically educationally underserved communities and communities of color 

• Licensed Grades K-8 with teaching experience and strong competency in instruction

COMPENSATION

Salary: $58,000 - $65,000

*To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the Regional KIPP Minnesota pay scale and benefits package, which includes medical, dental, life, long & short-term disability, and retirement benefits, as well as an annual salary review and revision.

How to Apply 

We are committed to hiring a diverse, multicultural leadership team and encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Please apply online HERE. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

KIPP MN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. KIPP MN is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all candidates and employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on our business needs, job requirements, and required qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. KIPP MN will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.”

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