COOPERATIVE EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
JOB DESCRIPTION
LEAP Coach
240 Day Contract
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The LEAP Coach works under the immediate supervision of the LEAP Director to provide on-site and virtual coaching to support LEAP candidates throughout the state of NM as they pursue alternative licensure through CES. This position requires state-wide travel for 1:1 coaching supports, provide intensive grading of graduate-level coursework in a timely manner with substantive feedback, will support lesson planning and delivery of K-12 engaging lessons, content coaching for regional and online groups of teachers in specific areas, collaborating with school mentors and principals across settings and at various sites, will attend monthly LEAP team meetings, and provide input and supportive direction for team decisions in collaboration with the full team. The LEAP Coach is expected to adhere to all CES Board Policies and Administrative Regulations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's Degree
- Level III Licensure or National Board Teaching Certification
- Highly Qualified in Two or More Areas (Dual-License Preferred)
- Experience and the disposition to supportively mentor teachers and coach teachers
- Presentation delivery experience and the ability to facilitate the learning of adults
PREFERED BACKGROUND:
A LEAP Coach has the ability to prepare lessons and teach across the content area Prek-12 to support new teacher candidates holistically in their first-year teaching. A Coach must have experience and feel comfortable delivering engaging professional development to a large number of adults. Presentations are often 2-7 hours in length, and many require digital skills (Zoom, Teams) and facilitating engaging digital professional learning. The preferred background is subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of CES but expertise in several content areas that contribute to the diversity of the LEAP team is valuable.
- Preferred dual certification in general and special education
- Preferred National Board Certification
- Multiple years of classroom teaching experience
- Preferred TESOL or Bilingual endorsements
- Highly Qualified is multiple content areas
- Experience in designing and delivering face-to-face and virtual presentations
- Knowledge of NMPED policies, procedure
- Community leader
KNOWLEDGE/ TECHNICAL SKILLS/ ABILITIES:
- Skills, ability, and comfort to teach/coach in K-12 classrooms.
- Knowledge of teaching pedagogy that includes special education, culturally responsive practices, reading acquisition, and universal design for learning - among others
- A growth-mindset and the belief that all students can learn and deserve a teacher that has been well prepared to meet the needs of diverse learners
- Stage-presence for delivering PD and facilitating workshops for large groups
- Innate ability to be reflective, a self-starter, a team player, and an efficient communicator
- A drive to reimagine New Mexico’s public education system in the interest of community
GENERAL JOB INFORMATION
Equipment Used in Performing Job (including but not limited to):
Microsoft Operating system and CES specific software
Copier, fax and scanner
Conducting virtual PD with multiple platforms such as Zoom/Google/Teams
Navigating an online platform for grading curriculum such as Moodle.
Physical Requirements/ Work Environment (including job hazards):
A standard in-person environment is required. Position requires long hours of driving, sitting and walking intermittently throughout the day. Periods of time spent on a computer using and developing word documents, databases, and spreadsheets. Requires close visual acuity to detail, unpacking boxes and assembling items ordered as needed. Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
Essential Job Tasks:
All tasks are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, and computer security guidelines. Tasks are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the organization. Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of the CES management team.
Support LEAP teachers to/with:
- Feeling empowered and valued in their classrooms
- Completing curriculum, conducting themselves academically
- Delivery of classroom instruction, supporting classroom management
- Navigating the teaching profession and supporting classroom management
- Grading monthly assignments with substantive feedback provided to candidates
- Presenting professional development to large groups
- Modeling instruction in the LEAP candidate’s classroom, debriefing observations, sharing feedback, timelines and ensuring their academic accountability, attendance and follow-through
Collaborate with the LEAP team on:
- Teacher recruitment and retention
- Professional development and curriculum
- Trends among LEAP candidates, needs, assessments and calibration
- Program implementation, continuous improvement
- Evidence-based instructional strategies
- New Mexico educator preparation program guidelines and adherence to policy
- Accreditation steps
Meetings:
- One-on-one mentoring sessions with LEAP candidates.
- Participating in multiple meetings with LEAP, CES, or other stakeholders.
- At times, Saturdays will be required and swapped out with proper documentation for weekday time-off
- Represent CES and LEAP as innovative partners in the educational field by maintaining a professional presence with all stakeholders (students, teachers, LEAP candidates, school administration, board members, coaches, policymakers, etc.)
- Grant meetings, project meetings, NMPED meetings
Every attempt has been made to provide a fair representation of the job. It is not possible, or advisable, to list every duty and/or responsibility in detail. The job includes the requirements, general or specific; preferences; and essential functions listed above, in addition to any other duties as required by the immediate supervisor. Additionally, all information contained within this job description is subject to change, as may be necessary from time to time, to meet the evolving needs of CES.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $77,168.00 - $85,078.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Classroom: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Level III 3A New Mexico (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person