Differentiation Instructional Coach (K-8)

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a nationally recognized non-profit network of PreK-8th grade elementary charter schools that is creating measurable, transformational change in the lives of its students. We currently educate 4,100 students, a majority low-income, minority student population (88% and 98%, respectively) across 12 campuses, the majority of which are in Chicago, IL. LEARN also serves families in Waukegan and North Chicago IL including the families of service members located at the Great Lakes Naval Academy and Joint Base Anacostia–Bolling (JBAB) in Washington D.C. This is an in person work environment, not a remote opportunity. 

Our schools provide a rigorous educational program that is built upon an intimate understanding of each student’s individual learning style and academic needs. We are guided by five core values which include: expectations of high achievement; mutual respect; the development of a safe and nurturing environment; active family involvement; and the positive development of the Whole Child.

LEARN alumni graduate college at 2x the rate of their peers, exceeding city, state and national averages. Our college graduation rate is 10 points above the national average for all students regardless of socio-economic status or ethnicity. We are proud to be closing the achievement gap.
 

What You’ll Do:

The Network Differentiation Instructional Coach organizes, integrates, and serves as a key leader for LEARN Charter School Network  programs of instruction for all special education students. The primary focus of this role will be to improve student outcomes of special education students across the Network. The Network Differentiation Instructional Coach reports to the Director of Teaching and Learning as a member of the Teaching and Learning Team. Your caseload will cover multiple campuses within the network.

Key Responsibilities include but not limited to : 

• The Differentiation Instructional Coach will be responsible to support teachers on caseload to implement the general education curriculum (may include general education, special education, and/or ML teachers)
• The Differentiation Instructional Coach will coach a caseload of special education, ML and general education teachers, while also supporting instructional coaches on how to best differentiate the curriculum (i.e pacing, strategies, deliverables) to meet the diverse needs and learning styles of students, while still ensuring all students master the grade level standards 
• Provide PD around differentiation of the curriculum; collaborate with the Student Services team and leaders as necessary
• Provide job-embedded coaching to special education teachers through observation, feedback, modeling, co-planning, and co-teaching
• Strengthen teachers’ use of evidence-based instructional strategies, accommodations, modifications, and progress monitoring practices
• Support effective small-group and individualized instruction using student data
• Design and facilitate professional development for special education and general education staff focused on inclusive practices, differentiation, co-teaching, and compliance.
• Support school leaders in building staff capacity around special education best practices.
• Contribute to network-wide initiatives related to MTSS, inclusion, and instructional improvement