Ela Content Lead

Summary

Join Instruction Partners as a Content Lead and contribute to instructional improvement in schools nationwide. This full-time, remote position requires up to 50% national travel within the Western United States. You will collaborate with school systems, providing professional development, leading instructional walkthroughs, and offering content expertise. Responsibilities include supporting system improvement through observations, report creation, and answering partner questions. You will also develop and deliver content, lead professional development sessions, and support curriculum implementation. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience in ELA teaching and instructional coaching, along with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Instruction Partners offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a generous vacation policy.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience as a ELA teacher and 2+ years as an administrator or instructional coach, with a record of success achieving clearly-defined outcomes and improving student learning
• Commitment to excellent daily instruction for all students
• Deep knowledge of ELA content and pedagogy in grades K-12
• Deep understanding of the ELA standards, assessments, and instructional implications
• Detail orientation, organization, and follow through
• Very strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience building positive relationships with diverse team members and stakeholders
• Able to travel to schools nationally weekly
• Travel may include early morning departures and/or overnight stays. A flexible schedule Monday through Friday is required

Responsibilities

• Accompany Directors of Instructional Support on school walkthroughs, use the Instructional Practices Guide (IPG) to observe and score ELA instruction, and give feedback on trends to system and school leaders and teachers
• Conduct reviews and create reports on quality of assessments, curricula, pacing guides, scope and sequence guides, and other materials to inform system strategy for instructional improvement
• Answer partners’ questions (directly and via Directors of Instructional Support) to support effective, informed decision-making
• Work with partners’ ELA teams to support their instructional improvement cycle, including school visits, classroom observations, professional development, and content support
• Assist with the build-out of curriculum implementation playbooks for systems
• Develop content, such as model lessons, content exercises, and training session materials and PowerPoints
• Lead professional development for teachers and leaders, and train content specialists to deliver training content
• Support development of curriculum-specific transition and implementation plans and resources
• Prepare materials for and lead the ELA portions of professional learning opportunities for teachers and leaders
• Prepare materials for and lead sessions during topical meetings, quarterly network meetings, and other events as needed

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years of experience as an ELA teacher and 2+ years as an administrator or instructional coach, with a record of success achieving clearly-defined outcomes and improving student learning

Benefits

• The salary for this role is $85,500.00
• Competitive benefits and private retirement investment options are available
• A generous vacation policy
• Instruction Partners covers all travel expenses