Instructional Coach, STEM (Amplify Desmos Math) (Fixed-Term)

**About Amplify** Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K–12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit http://amplify.com. **Job Description:** Amplify is seeking an Instructional Coach for STEM (Math) with a background in teaching, coaching, and/or school leadership to join our Professional Development (PD) team as a fixed-term employee for **South Western City School District for the 2026-2027 school year.** **Essential Responsibilities:** The Instructional Coach, STEM (Math), will support educators on-site up to four days per week with the fifth day dedicated to planning and preparing to meet the needs of educators. The Instructional Coach may be asked to support the Amplify PD team on department-wide initiatives on days that South Western City leaders have off when Amplify is open for business (i.e. teacher work days, holidays, winter and summer breaks, school cancellations, etc.). This support will vary but may include designing and/or delivering PD through the summer to other districts. In this role, you will collaborate with district/school leadership and the Amplify STEM Professional Development Strategist assigned to the district/school to determine the strategy, focus, and coaching approach for different times of the year. You will also partner with district/school leadership to adjust course, as needed, with an eye toward improving student outcomes. An outcomes-centered orientation and the ability to pivot based on district priorities and implementation needs are necessary for this role. The Instructional Coach’s daily responsibilities will be determined along with their manager, based on the district’s goals and priorities throughout the year. **Specific areas of focus may include:** - Leading observations and providing feedback to teachers and leaders in order to strengthen the implementation of Amplify's Math suite, ultimately leading to stronger student outcomes - Conducting model lessons and co-teaching alongside classroom teachers - Supporting unit or lesson planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers - Leading lesson study cycles for teachers - Providing recommendations to school leadership designed to enhance outcomes and equity of learning for diverse student populations, including students with learning and thinking differences and English Learners - Facilitating PLCs for leaders and/or teachers including supplementary office hour consultations. - Supporting data analysis and instructional planning with grade-level teams and/or individual teachers and reading leaders - Analyzing student work and formative assessment data to support instructional decision-making and responsiveness to learner outcomes - Cultivating model classrooms as a means of elevating and replicating best practices for planning and instruction **In addition to these specific areas of focus in coaching, the instructional coach will also:** - Proactively seek out feedback and adapt practice based upon the feedback and what is leading to improved student outcomes - Create or customize professional development experiences, as needed - Facilitate district-wide professional development sessions (in person and remote), as needed, for leaders and teachers **Minimum Qualifications:** - Passionate about math and deep knowledge of problem based learning - Experience leading sustained coaching engagements and professional development for educators i…