Mississippi Data Coach Part Time (Contractor)

A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our core and supplemental programs in ELA, math, and science engage all students in rigorous learning and inspire them to think deeply, creatively, and for themselves. Our formative assessment products help teachers identify the targeted instruction students need to build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide educators with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than 10 million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
Our formative assessment products turn data into practical instructional support to help students at every skill level build a strong foundation in early reading and math. Our programs provide teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of all their students. Today, Amplify serves over eleven million students in all 50 states.
Amplify has provided core curriculum, intervention resources, digital assessments, and high-impact coaching and professional development to support data-driven instruction among K-12 educators for nearly two decades.
Among its services, Amplify currently works in close partnership with states to offer data coaching programs that support educators in utilizing data-driven practices to improve their instruction. Teachers and school leaders receive continuous in-person coaching sessions that draw upon Amplify's Taking Action with Data (TADA) framework and are customized based on the needs of their school site. Amplify's data coaching services have made a difference for educators in Mississippi, Delaware, Colorado, Rhode Island, and Indiana, resulting in positive changes in classroom practice and substantial gains in student achievement.
Amplify is seeking an experienced results-driven education leader who uses data to make decisions and ensures outstanding support to schools, school leaders, and teachers. The Data Coach will support two high-need Mississippi schools as part of the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE)'s Data Coaching program. The Data Coach will provide sustained coaching support around data-driven instruction to schools and ensure the schools leverage data continuously and effectively in order to promote rapid student achievement on multiple measures (literacy, math, science, history, etc.). The Data Coach will combine a capacity for systems and strategic thinking, deep instructional knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, excellent project management skills, and strong relationship-building skills with critical internal and external stakeholders.
The Data Coach must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Currently, wearing masks and following social distancing guidelines are at the discretion of participants and the Data Coach (unless a school partner requests for all in the building to wear masks).
Responsibilities of the Data Coach:

• Provide direct, in-person coaching services to a Mississippi elementary, middle or high school with a statewide classification of a "C", "D", and/or "F" throughout the year (2 days/week per school site)
• Create and implement a school action plan alongside the school leader
• Plan and conduct a thorough data dive throughout the year that guides teachers and school leaders to assess their current data strengths, challenges, and opportunities
• Align with teachers and school leaders on schoolwide, classroom, and student level goals that align with district and state goals and priorities
• Plan and lead weekly data analysis one-on-one meetings with teachers and school leaders
• Regularly review progress towards goals and plan aligned next steps with teachers and school leaders
• Lead school leaders in routine schoolwide walkthroughs, where participants debrief takeaways, analyze trends, and establish next steps
• Lead instructional strategy and data-aligned Professional Learning Communities for teachers
• Co-plan and provide feedback on the facilitation of instructional strategy and data-aligned Professional Learning Communities for school leaders
• Provide ongoing, targeted observation and feedback aligned to instructional next steps for teachers
• Conduct joint ongoing, targeted observation of schoolwide instruction and co-plan highest leverage feedback with school leaders
• Facilitate coaching cycles to help teachers and school leaders strengthen their practices
• Travel to school site for 2 days/week; half day per week for prep, follow up, and team responsibilities

Basic Qualifications of the Data Coach:

• Bachelor's degree
• 3+ years of classroom teaching experience
• Teacher and school leader coaching experience of similar scope and scale to that of the MDE's Data Coaching program
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective instructional strategies and practices, including methods of differentiating instruction and fostering student engagement
• Experience with and commitment to data analysis and action planning
• Experience communicating and building relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Experience leading efforts and delivering on measurable goals
• Proficient with technology (GoogleMeets, Google docs, Google platforms)
• Ability to travel locally to a school each week within a designated region in Mississippi

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or Advanced Degree in Education
• Deep understanding of Mississippi state assessments and Mississippi's school accountability framework
• Proficient in Google Sheets
• Familiarity coaching and teaching the curriculums on Mississippi's HQIM list for English and Math

Compensation:
The hourly rate range for this role is $34 - $38.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To that end, we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
This position may be funded, in whole or in part, through American Recovery & Reinvestment Act funds.
Amplify Education, Inc. is an E-Verify participant.