Tutor Coach, Baltimore, Literacy and Math (fixed-term)

Posted:
7/19/2024, 12:21:26 AM

Location(s):
Maryland, United States ⋅ Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

Workplace Type:
On-site

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.

Responsibilities of the Literacy and Math Tutor Coach

  • Collaborating with the Amplify Math team in order to ensure materials and structures for math tutoring are understandable for tutors to implement

  • Developing professional development based on materials and structure provided for tutoring and facilitating trainings for Baltimore tutors via both virtual and in-person delivery as needed

  • Developing trusting relationships with school leaders and points of contacts in order to prioritize high-impact tutoring within the school schedule

  • Providing clear, actionable suggestions in order to improve tutoring implementation at the school level

  • Observing in-person tutoring lessons and providing concise, constructive feedback to tutors

  • Coaching in-person tutors based on observations and implementation fidelity measures (lesson log completion, lesson pacing, progress monitoring, instructional practices, etc.)

  • Developing support plans and improvement plans as needed in service of tutors continuing to develop and grow in pedagogical and content knowledge

  • Using established protocols to ensure fidelity and norming across multiple locations/ schools

  • Reporting key metrics of implementation at the school level accurately in order to rollup to the network and program level

  • Routinely analyzing observational data to pull out trends across the schools in order to codify findings and prioritize programmatic needs

  • Collaborating with the national coaching team and regional team to refine resources, tools, and processes to support stronger implementations

  • Scheduling and maintaining records for site visits based on scope and tutoring schedule (likely 4-5 days of site visits per week in alignment with need and scope)

  • Collaborating with Site Director, Program Manager, and Director to present all data to the district leaders in order to inform needed adjustments to the program

  • Supporting Reading Tutors in using mCLASS Intervention lessons and assessments and Math Tutors in using Amplify Math assessments and Boost Math mini lessons

  • Collaborating with Tutoring Talent to create or refine the tools, systems, and training necessary to onboard new Tutors

  • Working in partnership with the Site Director and Program Manager to communicate expectations with Tutors and ensuring they are on time, on schedule, and following lessons with integrity

  • Developing and facilitating professional development to district and school leaders that use Amplify Tutoring materials

Basic Qualifications of the Literacy and Math Tutor Coach

  • 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

  • Strong background in upper elementary and lower middle school math content

  • Knowledge of the Science of Reading in early literacy and modern Research-Based Math Instruction (conceptual vs. procedural)

  • Demonstrated knowledge and strong pedagogy of teaching upper elementary math and elementary reading content

  • Proficient with technology (GoogleMeets, Google docs, Google platforms)

  • Experience delivering professional development to district and school leaders

  • Knowledge of instructional strategies and practices, including methods of differentiating instruction and fostering student engagement

Preferred Qualifications of the Literacy and Math Tutor Coach 

  • Has experience tutoring

  • Experience successfully implementing complex tutoring programs

  • Experience providing technical assistance and consulting support related to tutoring implementations to district and school level leaders 

  • Knowledge of and experience using Desmos

  • Knowledge of and experience using iReady Math

  • Knowledge of and experience using Amplify mCLASS products

  • Experience launching and implementing tutoring programs

What we offer:

Salary is only one component of the Amplify Total Rewards package, which includes a lucrative 401(k) plan, competitive health insurance and mental health options, basic life insurance, paid time off, parental leave, and access to best-in-class development programs. The annualized gross salary range for this role is
$75,000 - $90,000

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.

If selected, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may also be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination or submit to enhanced background screening, including fingerprints.