Teaching Lab

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About the position The Facilitator/Coach's primary responsibility is to facilitate professional learning and provide instructional coaching for educators and school leaders, with a focus on implementing high-quality instructional materials and research-based practices. With support from their project team members, the Facilitator/Coach will also hold responsibilities in the following areas: Designing and delivering professional development sessions, including engaging in feedback cycles and adjusting based on participant input Providing tailored 1:1 coaching and group learning experiences for educators, both in-person and virtually Building collaborative, trusting relationships with educators and leaders to strengthen instructional capacity and improve student outcomes Supporting data collection, reporting, and reflection processes to measure the effectiveness and impact of coaching and professional learning initiatives The Facilitator/Coach role is an individual contributor-level contractor role with no management responsibilities. This role is essential to ensuring the effective delivery of high-quality professional learning and coaching that drives teacher growth and student success. Success in this position requires strong collaboration, adaptability, instructional expertise, and a commitment to advancing excellent teaching and learning for all students. Responsibilities • Designing and delivering professional development sessions, including engaging in feedback cycles and adjusting based on participant input • Providing tailored 1:1 coaching and group learning experiences for educators, both in-person and virtually • Building collaborative, trusting relationships with educators and leaders to strengthen instructional capacity and improve student outcomes • Supporting data collection, reporting, and reflection processes to measure the effectiveness and impact of coaching and professional learning initiatives Requirements • Deep experience coaching school leaders in grades 6-12 ELA • Experience teaching or coaching Amplify ELA (6–8), College Board SpringBoard (6–12), Carnegie Learning (6–12), and/or HMH Into Literature TN (6–12) curricula • Experience implementing Tennessee Academic Standards • At least two (2) years of experience as an instructional coach to teachers or school leaders with evidence of impact in student learning outcomes • Experience supporting various levels of instruction across classroom settings • Strong background in instructional best practices, with the ability to apply strategies that support effective teaching and learning for a wide range of educators and students • Experience in designing professional development materials or serving as an instructional designer • Experience facilitating impactful professional learning and coaching for educators in both virtual and in-person settings • Experience building and managing relationships with diverse stakeholders in an education context • Experience empowering teachers through trusting relationships and supporting shifts in practice and mindset to improve student learning • Strong commitment to growth mindset for both adults and students, with a desire to continuously strengthen instructional practices and team capabilities • Ability to design and deliver high-quality, evidence-based professional learning that advances teaching and learning outcomes • Compelling communication and facilitation skills that build engagement and influence across diverse educators and stakeholders • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage complex projects, multiple priorities, and tight timelines in a fast-paced environment • Candidates must have the ability to travel to Tennessee (Nashville, Knoxville, Jackson, or Morristown) with two weeks or more advance notice. Nice-to-haves • Educational leadership experience • Valid Tennessee Special Education endorsement (Interventionist 6–12 or Special Education Comprehensive K–12)