Tutor Coach, LAUSD (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.
A pioneer in K-12 education since 2000, Amplify is leading the way in next-generation curriculum and assessment. Our captivating 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 turn data into practical instructional support to help all students build a strong foundation in early reading and math. All of our programs provide teachers with powerful tools that help them understand and respond to the needs of every student. Today, Amplify serves more than seven million students in all 50 states. For more information, visit amplify.com.
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.
Amplify Tutoring launched in response to heightened student needs driven by disruptions in schooling and unfinished learning as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. High-dosage tutoring has gained national momentum as a proven research-based support to close achievement gaps for students. This is an opportunity to join an innovative team helping schools, districts, and states to scale high-impact tutoring programs and meet student needs.
Amplify works in close partnership with districts and states on an array of tutoring initiatives, including: providing small group reading tutoring directly to district students through Amplify Tutors; providing tutoring materials, professional development, and program management for district-managed implementations; and providing high-impact tutoring consultancy services to support districts in designing their high-impact tutoring program.
Position Summary:
The Coach plays a critical role in virtually supporting a cohort of virtual Reading Tutors. Amplify Tutors directly support small groups of K-6 students. Amplify provides initial and ongoing professional development and support to Amplify-employed Tutors. The primary responsibilities of the Coach will be to observe, provide feedback, and provide ongoing development and support to a team of Reading Tutors in the areas of assessing students, accessing a given lesson plan, planning for tutoring sessions, and implementing the lessons. The Coach will create ongoing group trainings and support sessions for Tutors. All trainings and supports from the Coach will be virtual.
The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, results-driven education leader who uses data to make decisions and ensures outstanding support to Reading Tutors. They will combine a capacity for deep instructional knowledge and strong relationship-building skills to coach and develop Reading Tutors.

• This position is virtual and open to candidates nationally, but the candidate must be able to work West Coast time zone work hours to support tutors during their work day.

Key Responsibilities:
The Coach will also:

• Support Reading Tutors in using Amplify assessments and preparing for small group tutoring intervention program virtually
• Support Reading Tutors in implementation of lessons virtually
• Virtually observe Reading Tutors and provide structured feedback for using best practices
• Plan and facilitate internal team meetings that support Tutor development in preparing and implementing lessons
• Collaborate in creating the tools, systems, and training necessary to onboard new Reading Tutors
• Create and facilitate learning experiences and systems to strengthen Reading Tutors' collaboration and leverage the strengths of each Reading Tutor
• Build transparency for both internal and external teams to show visibility and insights
• Work in partnership with the Program Manager to communicate expectations with Reading Tutors and ensure they are on time, on schedule, and follow lessons with fidelity

Required Qualifications:
The ideal candidate for the Coach is someone who has the following characteristics:

• 5+ years of PK-12 school-based experience
• 3+ years of experience with teacher coaching in both individual and group settings at a school and/or district scale
• Experience delivering and leading intervention in a school setting
• Knowledge of the Science of Reading in early literacy
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and practices, including methods of differentiating instruction and fostering student engagement
• Deep understanding of data analysis standard methodologies in order to drive instruction and increase student achievement
• Proficient with technology (GoogleMeets, Google docs, Google platforms)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Has experience tutoring
• Knowledge of and experience using Amplify mCLASS products

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.