Description

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is the third largest school district in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 36,000 people, most of them teachers.  CPS has ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career and civic life.  In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability and integrity.  Five core principles are embedded within these commitments – high-quality, rigorous instruction, talented and empowered educators, safety and support, financial stability and collective impact.   Recently, CPS announced a record-high graduation rate of 77.5% and boasts some of the fastest learning growth in the nation among large cities.

A Lead Coach position is now available at a subset of CPS schools. While the detailed responsibilities of a Lead Coach will vary from school to school, these are teacher roles with 80%-100% release time to provide coaching and support to teachers within that school community in support of the local instructional areas of need. 

During SY23, the Lead Coach role will be available at the following schools:

Position Summary

The primary objective of the Lead Coach role is to build the capacity of peers to improve practice and improve student outcomes. Lead Coaches serve as critical members of the school’s Instructional Leadership Team (ILT) meeting regularly with the principal to discuss progress, strategize next steps, align support, and grow as a leader. As an instructional leader, the Lead Coach shares responsibility for the learning and development of all students taught by teachers on her/his team. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead an assigned portfolio of teachers to build their skills in pursuit of goals for improved practice and improved student outcomes.

• Facilitate regular meetings and conduct classroom observations for portfolio teachers

• Meet weekly with the principal and/or AP to keep them updated on work with teachers and students.

• Participate in bi-weekly professional development sessions led by the CPS Office of Teaching and Learning

• Model or co-teach lessons to aid teacher development, provide small g