About IMS: Independence Mission Schools (IMS) is a non-profit network of schools re-envisioning Catholic education in and around the City of Philadelphia. Located in neighborhoods that have historically been underserved by other schooling options, IMS schools offer a faith-centered and academically rigorous alternative for our families. Since our inception in 2012, our enrollment has grown over 20%, and we have received increasing recognition as a network that successfully integrates faith, character, and academics to create warm, energizing schools that are sustainable for students, staff, and community. Ultimately, IMS recognizes that our students are on track to make their own choices in pursuit of college and career opportunities because they are on grade level academically and enrolled in a high-quality high school. Today, IMS serves over 4000 pre-K to 8th grade students across 14 schools, our students are outperforming 80% of their neighboring public and charter schools in Reading, and our schools play an important role in transforming our communities.

The Network Teacher Coach will support the Academics Team and School Teams in raising achievement across the IMS network of schools. The Network Coach reports to the Deputy Chief of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment.

Specifically, the Network-Based Teacher Coach will coach teachers on best practices for instruction: This coaching will focus on individual support for teachers to ensure strong instructional outcomes in support of Title 1-eligible students.

•  Coaching (observations, debrief meetings, instructional planning, etc.)
  sessions to be used at selected specific IMS network schools (2-3 per coach).
  These sessions will utilize practices that promote student achievement
  (including researching, designing, piloting, refining, and implementing tools
  and resources that support best practices in coaching, teaching, and
  learning).
• The network coaches will attend meetings, walkthroughs, co-observations,
  professional learning sessions on effective observation and feedback practices
  that focus on responding to classroom data.
• The network coaches will collaborate with school leaders to discuss teacher
  instructional progress and student data.
• Design and lead in-person and remote professional learning.

Qualifications:

•  2-3 years of instructional experience in Literacy instruction and/or math, with preference given to individuals with experience with EL Education and/or Eureka Math, and instructional coaching experience
• A proven track record of raising achievement of low-income students under theCommon Core in English/Language Arts and/or Math.
• The ability to build and develop relationships with school leaders, teachers and partners
• Preferred experience as a teacher leader/professional developer/instructional coach.
• Self-directed with the ability to prioritize among competing responsibilities.
• Detail oriented and timely documentation of essential tasks. 

Compensation

• This is a 1099 independent contractor position. The contractor is responsible for meeting the documentation requirements for Title 1 providers, and submitting documentation for compensation.
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience and expertise.
• This position is not eligible for IMS Employee benefits.