Instructional Coach 

The Guadalupe Centers Charter Schools serves 1600 students ranging from PreK-12 and is a free, open-enrollment public charter school. Over 92% of our students are Latinx. Our school system consists of Guadalupe Centers High School, Guadalupe Centers Middle School, and Guadalupe Centers Elementary School. Our system grew out of Guadalupe Centers’ educational programming. Guadalupe Centers is the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US since 1919. Our roots in our community run deep.  

There are many benefits to working at GCCS with some of them being:

• Student and Families: GCCS teachers strive to form strong relationships with our students and their families. Our organization grew out of Guadalupe Centers, the longest continuously operating agency serving the Latinx community in the US. These community ties are integral to who we are. 

• Staff Autonomy: Teachers at GCCS appreciate having the autonomy to try proven and new approaches in their classroom and are encouraged to innovate. The experience of teachers is valued and they are given space to collaborate and share their best practice with each other. 

• Coaching and Development: Staff at GCCS collaborate with their leaders on their growth and development. GCCS teachers set a professional development goal in collaboration with their coaches, colleagues, and in-district initiatives. All staff are aligned on working on their development over the course of the year.

Summary:  

The instructional coach, having both content and instructional expertise will work as a colleague with classroom teachers to support student learning and teacher practice. This position will focus on individual and group professional learning that will expand and refine the understanding of researched-based effective instruction for teachers. 

Reports To: Building Principal & Director of Curriculum and Instruction

Duties/Responsibilities: 

• Facilitate the intellectual and professional development of teachers with a focus on improving student achievement. 
• Create positive relationships with teachers and administrators.
• Communicate and demonstrate researched-based instructional practices that result in increased student performance. 
• React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. 
• Provide individualized, classroom-based coaching with participants to support them in implementing good instructional practices.
• Demonstrate a willingness to assume leadership positions. 
• Provide organized, individual, and/or group learning opportunities for teachers as needed. 
• Provide support in analyzing student assessment data. 
• Assist teachers with instructional decisions based on assessment data when requested. 
• Assist teachers with specific classroom activities when requested. 
• Provide support for classroom motivation and management strategies. 
• Model effective, differentiated instruction when requested. 
• Provide encouragement and emotional support to teachers. 
• Manage time and schedule flexibility to maximize teacher schedules and learning. 
• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals. 
• Develop and maintain a confidential, collegial relationship with teachers. 
• Possess an understanding of when to contact administrators regarding issues of safety/ethics. 
• Perform duties as assigned by the Principal and the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. 
• Participate fully in professional development for coaches, including peer observations, professional research and reading, and inquiry sessions. 
• Assist teachers in aligning their teaching with appropriate standards, curriculum, and assessments. 
• Work collaboratively and collegially with other Instructional Coaches, curriculum specialists, and district specialists.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to maintain professionalism and tact in high-stress situations. 

• Committed to working with under-served students. 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary or Secondary Education. 
• Missouri State Certification in Elementary or Secondary Education. 
• Experience in an urban school setting is preferred. 
• Bilingual ability; English required and Spanish preferred.
• Highly Qualified Status (this status requires the following) … 
• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Appropriate certification for the course/grade level being taught.
• Documentation of content expertise in the area being taught. 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the school and classroom. 
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.

Application Process:  

Please complete an application which may be found at www.gck12.org/o/gc/page/work-for-gccs. If a position requires a degree, please upload a copy of transcripts and/or degree certification to your application. Other attachments such as a cover letter or resume can also be uploaded and attached to the application.

Guadalupe Centers, Inc. conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities’ individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.