Instructional Coach; Pipeline

KIPP Capital Region (KIPP Albany Public Schools)

KIPP Capital Region is part of a national network of high‑performing public charter schools committed to creating joyful, academically excellent, and prepared students with the skills, ability, and confidence to pursue their paths to college, career, and beyond. Located in Albany and Troy, NY, KIPP Capital Region serves 2,500 students in grades K‑12 across seven schools. We believe every individual walks through the doors of our schools bearing gifts—Talent, Perspective, Drive, Inspiration.

At KIPP Capital Region, we support every student and educator to see those gifts and then build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

We are committed to furthering anti‑racism, equity, and racial justice in all our efforts, and expect all stakeholders to participate in this work so that we can create a future without limits for our students, together.

The Instructional Coach (IC) will provide instructional support and coaching to teachers as they work to ensure that each student is able to reach his or her academic potential. The IC’s primary role is to work with teachers to support best practices in using data, provide analysis of school‑wide trends in instruction, and make recommendations about potential next steps to address areas of need.

• As an advisor to teachers and the leadership team, the IC is responsible for four main areas:
  • a) observing instructional delivery and providing feedback to enhance and support the development of each teacher’s content area,
  • b) supporting teachers in the design of units and lessons for the development of their year‑long curriculum,
  • c) analyzing data to modify curriculum and forms of assessment to meet students’ needs, and
  • d) working with the academic staff (grade‑level chairs, assistant principals, principals) in the school to support sharing of best practices.
• Works with the Teaching & Learning team on the implementation of school‑wide assessments; collaborates with campus‑based leaders to make instructional decisions based on student performance.
• Cultivates a standards‑based, data and results‑oriented culture.
• Observes teachers and provides specific strategies for improved instructional delivery.
• Works with teachers and school leadership teams to create and improve aligned curriculum resources.
• Collaborates with teachers in determining appropriate resources and support for teachers.
• Supports teachers by providing feedback on lessons and assessments that align with school, and college‑readiness standards, and serves as an expert in national trends/best practices in curriculum development and instructional strategy for historically underachieving students.
• As a leader on the academic team, makes recommendations on best practices for supporting curriculum alignment across all grade levels within the specified content area for all grade levels.
• Serves as a teacher coach by providing expert advice on improving and enhancing individual lessons and units based on ongoing analysis, including:
• Reviewing lesson plans, unit plans, and assessments
• Understanding scope and sequence models
• Observing classroom instruction and offering comprehensive analysis and feedback
• Providing instructional strategy best‑practice training, as needed
• Supporting the development of curriculum, using the backward design model and advising scope and sequence based on essential content knowledge that addresses local, state, and national standards.
• Attends/Leads coaching meetings and professional development training, and attends NU Leader Training.
• Other duties as assigned, including covering ancillary duties or subbing for classroom instruction.
• Performs other duties as outlined by School Leadership.
• Complies with all charter, federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including the NYS Department of Education, Department of Health, and NYS Office of Children and Family Services.
• Adheres to organization policies and procedures; promotes and supports mission, vision, and values, including developing and participating in internal surveys and data collection for continuous…