We are looking for an instructional leader who is innovative, self-motivated, and passionate to join our Lipscomb Academy family. Strong educators in instructional practice, data analysis and experience leading professional learning communities are preferred. We offer a Christ-centered environment where teachers are treated as the incredible professionals they are. Be a part of something bigger than yourself where anything is possible. You belong here.
Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Leadership experience with leading professional learning communities
- Ability to triangulate data to analyze and personalize instruction to meet students needs.
- Patience, creativity, optimism, resilience and adaptability.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various school constituents.
- Proficient technology skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Well-versed in educational best practices for teaching elementary school children.
- Knowledge of the coaching role
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyzes class and grade level data for the purpose of sharing information with teachers and making informed decisions relative to instructional practices.
- Assesses skills and needs (both initially and ongoing) of teachers and students within an SEED & Lower school setting for the purpose of determining the kinds of professional development and strategies needed to bring about student achievement and growth.
- Use appropriate technology in support of the curriculum.
- Plan with teachers to help them learn and grow professionally to best support the unique needs of our students.
- Leads and participates in ongoing job-embedded professional development (e.g. meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information related to math and ELA content knowledge, pedagogy, and coaching.
- Supports teachers to ensure small group activates are rigorous, differentiated, and aligned to standards.
- With the administration and grade level teams, plan and support new initiatives to promote academic excellence.
- Research and develop new curriculum topics.
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
- Mentor and coach SEED & Lower School teachers for the purpose of building capacity to teach and improving instruction.
Education Requirements: