Instructional Coach

Job Details: Job Location: Fort Collins Middle School - Fort Collins, CO, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 0000, Salary Range: $48000.00 - $66413.00Salary, Job Shift: 180 Contact Days, Job Category: 218, Anticipated start date is December 14, 2027Position PurposeThe Instructional Coach works under the supervision of the Academic Dean and is responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, and providing feedback to teachers in accordance with CECs academic philosophy, goals, and objectives.Expectations of LeadersCEC believes in exceptional characteristics for all CEC employees. Following are the 7 core competencies CEC expects in all school leadership staff: Lives the Mission and Vision Leads with Dignity Communication Builds Effective Teams Encourages Trust and Accountability Develops Strengths Inspires InnovationJob Duties Upholds CECs beliefs found on the CEC website. Employs CECs mission statement in all decisions. Utilizes recognized best instructional practices to provide direction, support, training, and coordination for how curriculum is consistently taught and how it aligns with CECs mission, academic philosophy, goals, and objectives. Supports teacher professional development by providing guidance in planning and pacing of lessons, in developing differentiated lessons, and selecting appropriate and varied assessments to meet the academic needs of students. Conducts informal (non-evaluative) classroom observations and develops coaching plans for teachers professional growth and student success. Assists teachers with resources, materials, tools, information, etc. to support classroom instruction and planning. Develops teacher knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors through a variety of professional development trainings. Supports teachers and administrators in using academic data to improve instruction and to contribute to the development of systems and structures to improve teacher and student outcomes. Models classroom lessons and co-teaches lessons as needed. Provides supervision of students throughout the day, specifically in cafeteria, common areas, hallways, parking lot, and school grounds. Maintains radio communication with appropriate staff.  Assists staff, students, and parents in resolving student behavioral and disciplinary problems in a consistent manner. Arranges meetings when appropriate with students, parents, and staff regarding disciplinary problems in school.  Builds strong relationships with teachers, administrators, and other staff. Other duties as assigned.Conditions of Employment All offers of employment are conditional upon a successful background check and references. As required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA), the selected applicant must verify, within 72 hours of employment, his/her legal right to be employed in the United States.Qualifications: Qualifications Bachelor's degree in related area required. Master's degree in related area preferred. At least 5 years of teaching and coaching experience, or leadership experience preferred. Colorado Early Colleges is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, religion, ancestry, or need for special education services.*Please note that we may begin reviewing applications and make hiring decisions prior to the application deadline.  Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.