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Academic Coaching incorporates a targeted executive functioning program offered by Innovative Scholars, in conjunction with Chicago Public Schools’ management of Title I academic programs. Academic Coaches are responsible for developing and delivering a comprehensive and coherent executive functioning learning program that provides Title 1 students with a toolbox of effective and appropriate learning strategies and skills that can be applied in a variety of learning environments and ultimately help support their executive brain functions in their classroom, at home, and in any jobs they may eventually hold for students grades K-12. This position allows flexibility given the part time hours, and has the potential to grow during the 2024-2025 School Year.
Academic Coaches, working in one-to-one learning sessions, are expected to create an environment of safety, respect, and strong rapport for their students. They are expected to develop a positive and friendly classroom culture in their instruction spaces within the schools where they work. Academic Coaches should develop and nurture effective communication with school administrators, Intervention Specialists, classroom teachers, and parents.
Academic Coaches will also be expected to administer appropriate academic diagnostic and formative assessments to students, and collect and record the performance data associated with these assessments. Additionally, Academic Coaches analyze the data they collect and use this information to set appropriate student learning goals and guide lesson planning and instructional delivery.
The scope and responsibilities of the Academic Coach‘s curriculum and instruction are focused on executive functioning development, and do not include social emotional therapy, nor to replace school counseling.
Responsibilities
Academic coaches provide weekly sessions that provide instruction and coaching in executive functioning strategies and skills. These skills include, but are not limited to the following:
- Develop systems for organization and learning in the classroom as well as the home
- How to break down large assignments into smaller, more manageable pieces
- How to track daily homework, plan ahead, and keep up-to-date on long-term assignments
- How to prioritize the many tasks students face
- How to plan the completion of homework and long-term assignments
- How to chunk information in order to follow directions
- How to prepare and study for exams
- How to develop and set goals that are specific, achievable, and timely
- How to shift between big ideas and details, and between one assignment and the next
- How to extract information from texts (reading comprehension techniques)
- How to organize thoughts and ideas, and to communicate clearly and effectively in writing.
- How to foster problem solving and self-advocacy skills.
- How to help students identify and understand their own motivational tools, and utilize these to set goals
In conjunction with teaching these strategies, academic coaches will be responsible for the following:
- Creating an environment of safety, respect, and rapport with the students they serve.
- Contributing to a positive culture and effective communication with school administrators, Title I instructors, classroom teachers, and parents.
- Monitoring student progress and using data to inform instruction.
- Meeting with the Intervention Specialist assigned to the school regularly to identify and prioritize student service.
- Communicating regularly with the school’s classroom teachers to support student progress.
- Creating and providing individualized learning experiences for our students.
- Organizing and set up a classroom area for instruction.
- Communicating regularly with parents by email, phone, or text.
- Completing quarterly student progress reports.
- Participating in or leading parent workshops in executive functioning strategies for families.
- Meeting with students once a week 1x1
- Completing administrative responsibilities throughout the program using the Innovative Scholars Management platform. These include:
- Quarterly Progress Reports
- School staff meetings
- Title I compliance requirements and surveys
- Parent contact log
- Using the Google platform to complete daily and weekly tasks (G-mail, Google Drive, etc.).
- Attending and completing all relevant content area training.
- Implementing feedback, suggestions, ,and plans of action recommended by the classroom teacher, Intervention Specialist, or IS administration.
- Completing a background check.
Qualifications
- Academic Coaches should have a minimum of 1 year of experience teaching executive functioning skills to K–12th grade students (Required)
- Coaches should demonstrate an understanding of executive functioning, as well as experience in assessing executive functioning needs, analyzing various student data, setting student goals, planning lessons, and delivering small group instruction. (Required)
- Academic Coaches must possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in one of the following fields of study: education, psychology, counseling or social work. (Required)
- Hold, or are currently working on the completion of, a certificate in Executive Functioning from an accredited program. (Preferred)
- Licensed in one of the following: (Preferred)
- Professional Educators License (PEL) with endorsements in school counseling
- Certified teacher with Special Education endorsements
- Certified teacher with certified training in Executive Functioning
- School Psychologist
- Educational Psychologist
- Educational Therapist
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
- Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Licensed & Registered Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)
- Licensed & Certified Speech & Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP)
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 6 – 15 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to pass a background check?
- Do you have a reliable form of transportation?
- What kind of license, certification, or degree that you hold related to academic coaching or executive functioning coaching?
- On a scale of 1 to 10, what is your comfort level with technical skills (10 BEING VERY COMFORTABLE and open to learning new skills)?
- On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest), rate your organizational and time management skills
Ability to Relocate:
- Irving, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
