Math Instructional Coach

Job Description

Challenging work; brilliant scholars; and the chance to make a difference!

Sojourner Truth Academy (STA) is currently seeking a committed, passionate Math Instructional Coach, who holds a belief in the ability of our scholars, to join our team for the 2023-2024 school year. We are reviewing applicants now.

POSITION SUMMARY
The main responsibility of the Math Instructional Coach role at Sojourner Truth Academy is to provide high-quality instructional coaching to licensed staff in their grade level/content areas. The STA coaching model includes completing formal evaluation cycles 2-3 times per school year as well as frequent informal observations and walk-throughs. The Instructional Coach will hold regular coaching meetings with teachers to empower them in their areas of strength, set goals in the areas of improvement, and provide specific, observable action steps to increase student achievement.

Duties specific to math include supporting the implementation of a newly adopted (21-22) math curriculum across all grade levels, pre-kindergarten to 8th; facilitating professional development and Professional Learning Community (PLC) work; providing feedback on lesson plans; and reviewing internal and standardized assessment data to support the teachers with re-teach and extension plans. This position will work closely with the Director of Teaching & Learning to carry out the academic vision and program goals to ensure student learning and academic success.
Sojourner Truth Academy is a results-driven school founded in 1999 and is the oldest, most established charter school in North Minneapolis. Sojourner Truth Academy is a PK-8 open-enrollment public charter school in Minneapolis, MN.

COMPENSATION
$50,000+ based on experience and credentials
Potential Annual Performance-Based Salary Increase
Teacher & Public Loan Forgiveness Eligible Institution
Staff tuition reimbursement program for furthering education degrees
Competitive Family Benefits Plan:
Single Medical Coverage Paid at 100%
Medical, Dental, Prescription & Retirement benefits
Health and fitness benefits

Qualifications

REQUIRED TRAINING QUALIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATE & LICENSURE: Minnesota Teaching License

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of three years teaching experience and coaching experience

Institution Description

STA WORK CULTURE & ENVIRONMENT

Team-based work culture with embedded weekly professional learning community meetings.
An open-door, family-like environment where the staff is valued and celebrated.
Cultural competency is prized, nurtured, and developed.
Multi-Tiered System of Support provides targeted academic and behavior supports for every scholar.
Award-winning model: Teacher Leadership Teams drive and operate STA’s academic program
24:1 Classroom scholar to teacher ratio
13:2 Prekindergarten scholar to teacher ratio
A support staff member in every classroom
Classroom Budget provided
Licensure CEU Requirements Embedded into Staff Development Schedule
97% of Staff look forward to coming to work each day
92% of 2-5 graders feel STA adults respect scholars who are different
28% of STA teachers are teachers of color
Staff Makeup: 53% African-American, 36% white, 8% Latino, and 3% multi-racial
Total Learning Classroom, Minnesota Reading Corps partner school (KG-3)
Financially strong district: *Strong fund balance *Highest opinion earned from independent financial audit *Minnesota Department of Education, School Finance Award recipient, 15 years

Application Instructions/Comments

TO APPLY
1. Please seek more information about our learning community before taking the time to submit an application: www.sojournertruthacademy.org
2. Qualified, passionate applicants should send their cover letter and resume to Julie Guy at jguy@sojournertruthacademy.org.
3. Applicant materials will be accepted until the positions are filled.