Job Description
Certificated Math Instructional Coach About The Accelerated Schools At The Accelerated Schools, we believe in the boundless potential of every student and are committed to helping them thrive. Located just south of Downtown Los Angeles, we serve a vibrant community of over 1,700 TK–12 students and are dedicated to preparing them to excel in college, career, and life. Our approach blends innovation, equity, and compassion, creating an environment where students are empowered to take ownership of their learning and their future. Our Instructional Approach: Our instructional approach incorporates research-based practices, including project-based learning, student choice & voice, self-direction, and mentoring. Our students set their own short-term and long-term academic and personal goals and our faculty members support students in monitoring their progress toward these goals every day. Our Approach to Behavior Support: We embrace Restorative Practices and Circles as a means of building community. This system relies on the belief that all people should have opportunities to develop positive habits and learn from their mistakes. We believe that the best way to accomplish this goal is for us to listen to students, seek to understand their perspectives, and support their journey toward empowerment. Our Mission & Commitment to Equity: The Accelerated Schools will graduate students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice who will enter the workplace as informed and productive employees. At The Accelerated Schools, educational equity is continuously creating and implementing practices that are culturally responsive, and honoring voices from all educational and community partners. Through curiosity, inquiry, self and system reflection, we disrupt inequitable systems so that students graduate in four years, college, career and or life ready. Job Summary: Reporting to the Principal or administrator designee, the Math Instructional Coach will plan and deliver rigorous, standards-aligned instruction using a variety of strategies, resources, and assessments to meet diverse student needs and promote critical thinking, autonomy, and engagement. Establishes a safe, inclusive, and nurturing learning environment by implementing Positive Behavior Supports, Restorative Practices, school-wide expectations, and appropriate de-escalation strategies while ensuring students’ rights are respected. Collaborates with colleagues, engages in ongoing professional learning, communicates regularly with families, and completes additional duties as assigned by school administrators. What You Will Do Instructional Coaching & Teacher Support Improve the efficacy of teachers and paraprofessionals through ongoing observation, feedback, and instructional coaching. Teach demonstration lessons, co-plan/co-teach lessons, and facilitate peer observations among teachers. Advise site administrators on issues relating to literacy instruction and intervention. Professional Development Develop and facilitate professional development to support the implementation of high-impact, evidence-based instructional strategies, with a particular focus on 21st Century learning including personalized and project-based learning. Participate in professional development and relevant meetings. Maintain current knowledge of educational research, materials, and strategies. Curriculum & Instructional Design Design 21st century curricula including personalized and project-based learning - both independently and collaboratively with teachers - along with corresponding instructional support materials. Develop a video library, including footage of high-impact, evidenced based instructional strategies. Assessment & Data Coordination Coordinate the administration of assessments (including CAASPP) and the analysis and dissemination of assessment data. Professional Responsibilities Completes other duties as directed by school administrators. Our Ideal Teammate Deeply mission-driven and believe Accelerated can and will meet audacious goals. You connect vision to outcomes by prioritizing strategically and using data to guide decisions. Believes diversity drives innovation and actively foster inclusive environments. You reflect on how your decisions advance equity and inclusion and work in partnership with students, families, and community. Takes ownership of your actions and impact. You reflect, seek feedback, adjust as needed, and hold yourself accountable for results. You value relationships and build trust through integrity, transparency, and follow-through. You engage in honest, two-way dialogue grounded in empathy and humility. You believe learning happens throug