Diverse Learning 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 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 2× 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.

The Network Diverse Learning 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 Diverse Learning Coach reports to the Director of Teaching and Learning as a member of the Teaching and Learning Team.

You will cover multiple campuses within the network.

• 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

• You have a bachelor’s degree, teacher certification (PEL‑preferred)
• You have a minimum of 3–5 years of high‑level teaching (AP or above) or instructional coach experience (required)
• MTSS experience and LBS1 Certification (required)
  Experience using the Science of Reading (required)
• K‑8 education teaching/coaching experience (required)
• You can demonstrate leadership and support of adult learners around improving rigorous English Language Arts/Math Instruction
• Strong preference for candidates who have served as School Leaders
• Ability to travel to multiple campuses throughout Chicagoland and North Chicago

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, family medical history, disability or veteran status).