MS Instructional Coach - SY 24-25

The Instructional Coach Position

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Instructional Coach is a school leader charged with building the teacher capacity at Capital Village. The IC will be responsible for coaching teachers in curriculum designing, data-driven instruction and the facilitation of effective student-centered best practices. The IC will work with the leadership team to lead job-embedded coaching and assist teachers with using data to measure the effectiveness of all courses. The IC has the following duties:

• Curriculum & Instruction: Lead teachers in unpacking curriculum and appropriately modifying lesson plans to meet student needs; Refine and improve expeditions with teams of teachers; Assist in the coordination of guest experts and fieldwork; Support teachers in effective lessons delivery and developing differentiated supports; Model instructional practices in the facilitation of effective, differentiated professional development

• Assessment: Work alongside our Director of Operations to create assessment schedules, lead testing cycles, ensure access to data; conduct assessment training and analysis sessions; assist teachers in implementing student engaged assessment practices

• Culture and Character: Work alongside the leadership team in creating, refining, and consistently implementing schoolwide norms, discipline policies, and communication methods; support teachers in implementing strong, clear expectations and routines; partner with teachers and leadership on implementing family conferences and exhibitions of student learning

• Leadership: Working with the Head of School and School Designer, co-plan and co-facilitate Wednesday professional development sessions, summer institutes, and other professional development opportunities; serve as a member of the Academic Leadership Team

Abilities, Knowledge, and Mindset You Bring to Capital Village:

• Teacher Certification and at least 5 years of teaching experience required
• At least three years of school leadership experience as an instructional coach, coordinator, assistant principal, or similar role
• Demonstrated ability to coach new teachers & facilitate learning for adults
• Demonstrated ability to lead students to achieve significant gains
• Must have Bachelor's Degree; Master’s Degree preferred
• Experience with EL Education preferred
• Experience managing a personalized learning platform is desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with a diverse team of teachers
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the drive, passion to innovate, and tolerance of ambiguity needed for a startup environment

The Tangible Good

We offer competitive compensation ($80,000 - 90,000 starting salary range) and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, life insurance, retirement matching, paid parental leave, and more. We also offer a generous paid time off policy and a robust and personalized professional development program.

The start date of this job is June 2020. There may be some early opportunities to start small projects on a consulting basis as early as December 2019.

About Capital Village:

CVPCS is a newly approved DC charter middle school (grades 5-8) that creates an environment where all students, regardless of background or circumstance, are propelled toward greatness in college, career, and life. Our community is a village focused on the interests, needs, and ambitions of each individual learner so that all learners can grow.  We teach rigorous content through student-led projects that blend Common Core standards with local social justice problems that students are empowered to design solutions for. We teach life skills, like conflict resolution and goal-setting, alongside powerful cognitive skills, like evaluating an author’s argument. We provide plenty of time during the school day for students to develop their talents, interests, and passions through student-led “passion projects” in courses like Music Production, Entrepreneurship, and Art. Capital Village PCS is a small school with big ideas.

Capital Village is excited to build a diverse founding team, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we hire without consideration of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy/parenthood, veteran status, or disability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodations, please let us know.