Academic Coach Roles and Responsibilities:

• Provide ways for students to successfully continue or complete their high school education
• Support and maintain and nurturing learning environments for students facing various obstacles
• Support students/youth in developing the skills they need to be successful in school and life
• Provide homework and academic support for program participants at school sites
• Provide case management, referrals, and independent living skills for clients at community based sites
• Plan and facilitate youth focused lesson plans and activities
• Promote a safe and positive learning environment
• Model positive attitudes, behaviors, and language
• Communicate regularly with the site coordinator and regional supervisor
• Maintain accurate attendance records and reporting procedures
• Attend and participate in weekly training and cohort meetings
• Work full time in diverse and vibrant Bay Area communities
• Work within the education and nonprofit sectors
• Develop basic teaching skills, including curriculum development, behavior management practices and public speaking/facilitation
• Make lasting connections with fellow service minded community members
• Build confidence in public speaking
• Acquire concrete workplace skills
• Develop personal and professional goals with guidance and support
• Promote meaningful community partnerships
• Become part of a large alumni network

Academic Coach Requirements and Qualifications:

• U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or a lawful permanent resident of the United States
• At least 17 years old
• Master’s Degree in counseling or higher ed admin preferred
• Experience working in a start-up environment or product launch preferred
• Experience in healthcare or a complementary field preferred
• Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) and commit to a 11-month term of service
• Successful completion of TB test and Live Scan/fingerprinting (upon hire)
• Prefer to have 48 college credits completed
• Prefer bilingual in Spanish/English, not required
• Student advising and/or counseling is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality

Academic Coach Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the curriculum map is a written document that is easily accessible to the entire school staff, students, parents, and other stakeholders.
  
• Conduct ten (10) "5 Minute Observations" on each teacher within the first quarter.
• Conduct fifteen (15) " Minute Observations" on new teachers to PLC within the first quarter.
• Compile the results of observations for the Site Director, to be handed in on a monthly basis.
• Determine, with Site Director, targeted teachers for further detailed observations/mentoring.
• Provide modeling of effective teaching practices when/where needed.
• Track Teacher Professional Development, forwarding documentation to the Teacher's Master Personnel file in the Human Resources Department.
• Monitor supplemental instructional materials utilized in the classroom for appropriateness and educational value.
• Keep abreast of current research and consider the implementation of innovative techniques which will benefit students.
• Keep the Site Director aware of the materials and the decision made as to whether it is appropriate for usage.
• Facilitate Curriculum Night for Parents/Guardians. Curriculum Night will be scheduled within the first month of the beginning of the school year.
• Assist teachers in the development of daily lesson plans and provide a frequent review.
• Develop orientation and mentoring plan for first-year teachers with PLC, and any returning teachers that need additional support.
• Be aware of ELD requirements and assist ELD teachers with the appropriate curriculum and reporting methods.
• Produce grade level benchmark tests for all grades and monitor their facilitating and results.
• Facilitate administration of benchmark tests and report individual and overall results of the testing to the Site Director.
• Oversee yearly grade level curriculum mapping. Offer critical suggestions on improvement on the plan(s) for the next year school session.
• Meet with Lead Teachers on a monthly basis.

Academic Coach Requirements and Qualifications:

• Continue a course of study related to the new ADE requirements as related to the AZ State Standards, AYP, AIM and A+ Software assessments related to improving our student's scores and create a game-plan to raise PLC Charter Schools to the "Achieves" level for all students.
  
• Chair textbook adoption committee.
• Minimum of 5 years of classroom teaching experience. Background in Curriculum / Staff Development. 
• Must have an active AZ Teaching Certificate and a valid AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret reports 
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations
• High level written and oral communication skills to accurately present information persuasively, professionally and accurately to groups of people
• Entrepreneurial aptitude
• Confidence, resilience, strong organizational skills, exceptional persistence, a high level of commitment, and the ability to guide and motivate others
• Positive attitude, high level of energy and enthusiasm
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
• High degree of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Self-directed, with the ability to adapt to changing needs and priorities on a daily basis
• Ability to work variable hours, including some evenings and weekends