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.

Amplify has provided core curriculum, intervention resources, digital assessments, and high-impact coaching and professional development to support data-driven instruction among K-12 educators for nearly two decades.

Among its services, Amplify works in close partnership with state and district partners to offer direct small group reading tutoring or provide ongoing professional development and support to district-managed Tutors. Students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade meet virtually with a Reading Tutor throughout the school year to build early literacy skills and close the achievement gap. All Tutors are trained in Amplify’s small group tutoring intervention program and assessment, and the Coach oversees design and implementation of all ongoing training and supports and directly supports tutors with on demand needs.

Amplify’s COVID-19 vaccination policy requires all staff to provide proof of vaccination for in-person meetings unless an approved exemption is provided.

Position Summary

The Tutor Coach plays a critical role in virtually supporting a cohort of Reading Tutors based in Chicago. Tutors directly support small groups of K-5 students. Amplify provides initial and ongoing professional development and support to all district-managed Tutors. The primary responsibilities of the Coach will be to oversee planning and design of all professional development sessions, and provide on demand supports to all tutors in the areas of assessing students, accessing a given lesson plan, planning for tutoring sessions, and implementing the lessons. The Tutor Coach will provide feedback to ongoing group trainings and create systems for ongoing support sessions for Tutors as well as on demand support for individuals.

The successful candidate will be a self-motivated, results-driven education leader who uses data to make decisions and ensures outstanding support to Reading Tutors. He or she will combine a capacity for deep instructional knowledge in the Science of Reading and strong relationship building skills to coach and develop Reading Tutors.
 

• This candidate must be Chicago-based to provide in-person support as needed by the program.
   

Key Responsibilities

The Coach will also:
 

• Oversee design and implementation of asynchronous and synchronous professional development sessions for tutors
• Support Reading Tutors in using Amplify assessments and preparing for in person, small group tutoring intervention program
• Support Reading Tutors in implementation of lessons
• Plan and facilitate internal team meetings that support Tutor development in preparing and implementing lessons
• Collaborate in creating the tools, systems and training necessary to onboard new Reading Tutors and facilitate new coach onboarding
• Create and facilitate learning experiences and systems in order to strengthen Reading Tutors’ collaboration and leverage the strengths of each Reading Tutor
• Build transparency for both internal and external teams to show visibility and insights
• Lead in person tutor training sessions and provide support at least monthly and/or as needed by the program.
   

Required Qualifications Of The Tutor Coach, Chicago (Contractor)

The ideal candidate for the Coach is someone who has the following characteristics:
 

• 5+ years of PK-12 school based experience
• 3+ years of experience with teacher coaching in both individual and group settings at a school scale
• Experience delivering and leading intervention in a school setting
• Knowledge of the Science of Reading in early literacy
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and practices, including methods of differentiating instruction and fostering student engagement
• Deep understanding of data analysis standard methodologies in order to drive instruction and increase student achievement
• Proficient with technology (GoogleMeets, Google docs, Google platforms)
   

Preferred Qualifications Of The Tutor Coach, Chicago (Contractor)
 

• Has experience coaching tutors
• Knowledge of and experience using Amplify mCLASS products
   

Compensation

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.

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