[Hiring] Educational Facilitator - Coach @iLEAD California Charters

Role Description

The EF Coach position will work with the primary objective of improving learner outcomes by building teacher capacity and understanding of content standards, data-driven instruction, best practices in an online environment, and technology needs specific to the independent study model. The EF Coach will work with facilitators through staff-wide professional development, group and individual coaching, co-planning, modeling, and observation. Through social-emotional learning, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and Project-Based Learning, the EF Coach supports the vision of iLEAD California while increasing student achievement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a professional coaching position
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid California Credential
• Demonstrate proficiency in technology skills with the ability to learn and use online platforms, systems, and software to support learning and record keeping
• Previous experience with homeschool or independent study programs preferred
• Demonstrate ability to perform tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate standards of moral character and maintain a professional demeanor to serve as an effective role model for learners
• Exercise mature judgment in working with confidential information
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
• Work independently, be a self-starter, problem-solve, and multi-task
• Establish and maintain friendly, cooperative, and effective working relationships with all learners, families, and staff
• Ability to take and edit high-quality digital photos
• Understand, recommend, and support a variety of learning styles, philosophies, and approaches to better support the homeschool endeavor
• Ability to align and assign curriculum and activities with standards and to adopt grading practices that can be used to authentically assess a learner’s progress
• Willingness to be involved on teams and committees to support the school’s mission and vision
• Belief in the iLEAD California mission and a willingness to work as a vital part of the iLEAD California team
• Understand and apply Steven Covey’s “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” as well as Schoolwide Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
• Demonstrate leadership qualities and collaborate with teammates
• Implement plans and adjust as necessary
• Exhibit conflict resolution skills necessary for resolving issues as they arise
• Provide evaluations and feedback for team members as applicable

Requirements

• Build strong relationships with facilitators, leadership, and staff
• Support facilitators and administrators/leadership in using data to improve instruction
• Assist teachers with planning and pacing of lessons, the development of differentiated lessons, and the selection of best practices to meet the needs of their students
• Informally observe (non-evaluative) lessons and provide feedback for a teacher’s professional growth and students’ success
• Develop staff members’ knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development targeted topics and designs
• Utilize Adult Learning Theory to motivate adult learners to improve professional practice
• Attend conferences, webinars, and other professional development opportunities and bring back pertinent and relevant information to guide practices and support
• Support the philosophy and vision of iLEAD California
• Improve teachers' ability to understand, plan, and assess student progress toward meeting standards
• Improve teachers' content, management, and instructional strategies to better address the needs of all learners
• Participate in new staff training and professional development activities for facilitators
• Take a leadership role in professional development activities
• Prepare reports, maintain program files, and record-keeping systems for accountability
• Demonstrate a working knowledge and use of instructional strategies for working with the diverse needs of students in multiple content areas

Benefits

• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness
• Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset
• Help create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, and ask for help when needed
• Represent iLEAD and the school in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications
• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence
• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor