Agiri Leaning Consultants is an education and leadership consulting firm that specializes in organizational transformation by creating and strengthening cultures of learning at every level of school. We are seeking to fill two positions, a Science Instructional Coach and Literacy Instructional Coach to work on-site coaching teachers starting in April. All Agiri Coaching positions are part-time and sub-contracted, with the potential to grow. Working at Agiri is an excellent opportunity to join a growing group of optimistic, kind, results-driven, and creative change-seekers committed to improving students' and staff's learning experiences in education worldwide.
To apply for either position, interested applicants must submit a letter of interest, resume and a sample professional development workshop for adult learners by Friday, March 29, 2024.
Only applicants who have the following experience will be considered:
Teaching experience in 6-12 Science/Math or Teaching 6-12 English/Humanities
Designing and leading professional development for teachers.
Coaching teachers.
Additional Qualifications:
Content Expertise: Formal or personally developed expertise in respective content position; Knowledgeable in current research, best practices, and methods within specific areas of expertise; Knowledgeable about the Common Core Standards and NY State’s emphasis on instructional shifts.
Social Justice and Anti-Racism: Trained or deeply knowledgeable in equity/social justice, and anti-racism; Committed to implementing anti-racist teaching in both coaching and in the classroom.
Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: Knowledgeable in Culturally Responsive Instructional and Pedagogical practices.
Relationship Builder: Skilled at building relationships with clients and team members.
Coaching: Prior experience in coaching, knowledgeable about coaching theory & practice – 3+ years of coaching adults is required.
Skilled Communicator: Strong oral and written communication skills.
Urban Leadership Experience: Experienced in urban public school settings - 4+ years of urban teaching experience is required.
Strong Facilitator: Skilled in planning and facilitating engaging professional development sessions for adults.
Responsibilities for ALL Coaching positions:
Equity and Social Justice Advancer
Utilize a social justice and equity-focused lens to guide schools in improvement efforts and coaching experiences.
Embody and convey an unwavering commitment to justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism to clients.
Engage Agiri clients as needed in critical conversations about race, isms, and social justice to inform and provide asset-based solutions with clients and students.
Professional Development Designer and Facilitator:
Use knowledge of equity, social justice, anti-racism, and adult learning to develop, design, and engage in transformative learning sessions for adult learners and teams.
Lead instructional leadership and teacher teams in learning cycles.
Utilize Agiri Learning equity and instructional frameworks to design learning experiences for partners.
Work closely with leadership teams to use quantitative and qualitative data to look at student work and inform solution design.
Utilize emotional intelligence to create flexible and responsive learning environments.
Coaching:
Situate student work and student voice as the primary foundation for coaching work.
Coach and model research-based practices that lead to personal and school improvement.
Create resources, curriculum, templates, and professional development plans to support client development.
Set learning goals for educators and students
Provide documentation of coaching goals, processes, and results.
Provide regular forward feedback to leaders regarding clients that are being coached.
Interested in either position? Submit a letter of interest, resume and a sample professional development workshop you designed for teachers by Friday, March 29, 2024.
